His term would have ended in January 2013
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – House Speaker Steven Tilley announced today that he will resign the office of Speaker and his position as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Tilley’s resignation will be effective as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13.
Tilley stated his optometry practice, working on campaigns and spending time with his two daughters as the key factors in his decision.
“Over the past eight years I sometimes put the interest of the caucus and the House ahead of my family,” Tilley said. “My decision to resign early is one I made with my daughters and that puts my family first”
Tilley will continue his optometry practice in Perryville and will remain active in politics and public policy.
“I look forward to helping my friends and ensuring the Republican Party is successful in November and going forward” Tilley said.
First elected in 2004, Tilley has served almost the full eight years allowed under the Missouri Constitution. His term would have expired in January of 2013. Tilley served as the Majority Floor Leader for three years and was elected Speaker in January of 2011.
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