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Alonzo Knox
American politician and businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alonzo L. Knox is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 93rd district. He assumed office on March 25, 2023.
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Early life and education
Knox was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduated from Glen Oaks High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and law enforcement from Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from Trinity Washington University.[1]
Career
Knox served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 2006 and became a sergeant. After leaving the Marines, Knox worked as a readjustment analyst for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.[2] Knox also founded the Backatown Coffee Parlour on Basin Street in New Orleans.[3] In 2021, Knox was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the New Orleans City Council. In 2023, he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election.[4][5]
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