Anthony Foxx Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Anthony Renard Foxx is an American lawyer, public-policy leader, and former politician who served as Charlotte's mayor and later as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Born on April 30, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was raised by his mother and grandparents. Anthony studied history at Davidson College, where he became the first African American student body president, before earning a law degree from New York University. He worked in the federal Justice Department and the U.S. House Judiciary Committee before entering Charlotte politics. Foxx served on Charlotte City Council and became mayor in 2009. As Transportation Secretary from 2013 to 2017, he focused on infrastructure, transportation safety, technology, and access. He later worked in transportation policy and higher education. 
Early Life And Education of Anthony Foxx
• Anthony was born in Charlotte and raised by his mother Laura and grandparents, who were both connected with education and civic life. 
• Foxx studied history at Davidson College and became the first African American student government president during his time there. 
• He earned his J.D. from NYU School of Law as a Root-Tilden Public Interest Law Scholar, supporting his interest in public service. 
Legal Career of Anthony Foxx
• Anthony began his legal career in private practice before serving as a law clerk for Sixth Circuit Judge Nathaniel Jones.
• Foxx later worked as a trial attorney in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and as House Judiciary Committee counsel. 
• His federal legal experience gave Anthony exposure to civil-rights matters, congressional work, and appellate-level judicial practice. 
Political Career of Anthony Foxx
• Anthony won a seat on Charlotte City Council in 2005 and served two terms before launching his mayoral campaign in 2009. 
• Foxx became Charlotte's mayor in 2009, serving during the Great Recession while emphasizing jobs, infrastructure, and transportation projects. 
• As mayor, he helped bring the 2012 Democratic National Convention to Charlotte, which generated a reported $163 million economic impact. 
U.S. Secretary of Transportation
• Anthony became the 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation in July 2013 after unanimous Senate confirmation by a 100–0 vote. 
• Foxx oversaw an agency with more than 55,000 employees and a budget of about $70 billion during his Cabinet tenure. 
• His department advanced autonomous-vehicle guidance, the Smart Cities Challenge, transportation equity work, and the bipartisan FAST Act. 
Major Controversy Around Anthony Foxx
• Anthony's support for Charlotte's Gold Line streetcar drew criticism, with opponents questioning its cost and calling it a “train to nowhere.” 
• Foxx defended the project as a way to connect underserved east and west Charlotte communities with jobs, services, and economic opportunities. 
• During his mayoral years, disagreements over transportation priorities showed the political difficulty of financing major infrastructure projects. 
Awards And Recognitions Received by Anthony Foxx
• Anthony was named among the Charlotte Business Journal's “40 Under 40” during his rise in Charlotte civic and political leadership. 
• Foxx received the North Carolina Bar Association's Citizen Lawyer Award for his contributions through law and public service. 
• Davidson College later selected Anthony to chair its Board of Trustees, reflecting his continuing connection with the institution. 
Lesser Known Facts About Anthony Foxx
• Anthony became Davidson College's first African American student body president before beginning his legal and political career. 
• Foxx's grandparents were educators, and their influence helped shape his longstanding interest in education and opportunity. 
• As a student, Anthony reportedly could not get pizza delivered to his Charlotte neighborhood because of its limited commercial access.