Carl Gatto
| Carl Gatto | |
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 13 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 2003-2012 | |
| Party | Republican |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 |
| First elected | November 2002 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | December 29, 1937 |
| Profession | Legislator |
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Gatto worked as a senior captain and paramedic with the Anchorage Fire Department from 1974-2000. He also worked as a high school teacher, college teacher, and engineer.
He was a member of Alaska Right to Life, National Right to Life, Palmer Chamber of Commerce, and Wasilla Chamber of Commerce.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gatto served on these committees:[4]
- Administrative Regulation Review Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Armed Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, Chair
- Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Rules Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, Alaska Legislature
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Court System
- Subcommittee on Law
- Subcommittee on Revenue
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gatto served on these committees:
- Administrative Regulation Review Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Legislative Council
- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Revenue
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 37 - "An Act relating to the relationship between employees and labor organizations; prohibiting collective bargaining contracts that require employees to join a labor or employee organization; extending the policy and limitations set out in this Act to public employers and public employees subject to the Public Employment Relations Act; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 138 - "An Act relating to cruelty to animals." [5]
Elections
2010
Gatto won re-election to the 13th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Don Benson in the August 24 primary.[6] He then ran unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Carl Gatto (R)
|
2,218 | |||
| Don Benson (R) | 1,750 | |||
2008
In 2008 Gatto was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 13. Gatto (R) finished with 7,285 votes while his opponent David Cheezem (D) finished with 3,067.[8] Gatto raised $11,624 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carl Gatto (R)
|
7,285 | |||
| David Cheezem (D) | 3,067 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Gatto raised $22,725 in contributions. [10]
His three largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gatto, Carl | $10,000 |
| Alaska Realtors PAC | $1,000 |
| Alaska General Contractors | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Gatto raised $11,624 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[11]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Christine O'Connor | $500 |
| Robert C Penney | $500 |
| Associated General Contractors of AK | $500 |
| Christine Crum | $500 |
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External links
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Alaska's House Majority - Carl Gatto profile
Personal
Gatto passed away after battling prostate cancer and ultimately suffering kidney failure.[12]
References
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Parnell picks Shelley Hughes for Gatto's Palmer seat," May 1, 2012
- ↑ Alaska State House of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gatto
- ↑ Alaska State House of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Gatto
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alaska Public "Rep. Carl Gatto Dies" Accessed September 18, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska State House District 13 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Shelley Hughes |
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