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Alan Austerman
| Alan Austerman | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994-2000, 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 4 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| House Majority Leader, Alaska House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alaska State Senate | ||
| 2000-2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Kodiak High School, 1958-1961 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 23, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Everett, WA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Austerman previously served in the House from 1994-2000. He was elected to the Alaska State Senate in 2000, and resigned from the position in February 2003.
He is currently the owner/operator of Alan Austerman Consulting and Lobbyist Services. He served as a Sergeant (E-5) in the Alaska National Guard and worked in the Kodiak Police Department.
Austerman sits on the Board of Directors of the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, and is a member of the Council of State Governments - West, Energy & Environment Committee, Ducks Unlimited, and the Kodiak Alaska State Parks Advisory Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Austerman served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Austerman served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Austerman served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 132 - "An Act authorizing municipalities and nonprofit organizations to sponsor a program to encourage the safe use of bicycles as an alternative or supplement to motor vehicles; amending the duties of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to include administration of state funds appropriated for that purpose"
- HB 186 - "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation."[2]
Elections
2012
Austerman ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 35. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4] Austerman won re-election in the general election.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Alan Austerman Incumbent |
96.8% | 5,226 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 3.2% | 175 | |
| Total Votes | 5,401 | |||
2010
Austerman won re-election to the 36th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary.[6] He defeated Terry J. Haines in the November 2 general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 36 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Austerman (R)
|
3,053 | |||
| Terry J. Haines (D) | 1,405 | |||
2008
In 2008 Austerman was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 36. Austerman (R) finished with 3,245 votes while his opponent Andrew Lundquist (D) finished with 2,805 votes.[8] Austerman raised $24,159 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Alan Austerman (R)
|
3,245 | |||
| Andrew Lundquist (D) | 2,805 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Austerman raised $14,930 in contributions. [10]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Communications Systems | $1,200 |
| Neeser, Gerald E | $1,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Local 71 | $1,000 |
| Alaska Laborers Local 341 | $1,000 |
| Reinwand, Lynn | $1,000 |
| Stone, Clifford | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Austerman raised $24,159 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[11]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Republican Party | $2,000 |
| AK Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Alan Austerman | $1,000 |
| Southeast Alaska Seiners | $1,000 |
| Clem Tillion | $500 |
Personal
Austerman and his wife Ginny have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Alan Austerman's personal website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Alan Austerman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1990
- Alaska's House Majority - Alan Austerman profile
- Alan Austerman on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Austerman
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Austerman
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ August 24, 2010 primary results
- ↑ November 2, 2010 election results
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives official election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 35 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 36 1994-2000, 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Bryce Edgmon (D) |
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