Gary Stevens
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| Gary Stevens | |
| Alaska State Senate District R | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Retired Professor |
| Website | Biography |
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Gary Stevens is a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, representing the R District since his appointment in February 2003. He was previously a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 2000 through 2003. Stevens was selected on November 6, 2008, as Senate President for the Senate term beginning in 2009.
Education
Stevens received a B.A. from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon in 1963. He later went on to earn a M.F.A. in 1965 and a Ph.D. in 1984 at the University of Oregon.
Political Experience
Stevens Has served on the Alaska State Senate since his appointment in 2003. Since his appointment, he has served on a number of committees and recently chaired the Rules committee. He served as senate majority leader from 2005-2008. Prior to his time at the Senate, Stevens served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2001-2003. He has also served as the mayor of the Kodiak Island Borough, the mayor of the City of Kodiak, the president of the school board, and the presiding officer of the Borough Assembly. [1]
Committees
Gary Stevens serves on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Alaska Senate
- Resources Committee, Alaska Senate
- Rules Committee, Alaska Senate Vice Chairperson
Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Gary Stevens.
District R
Stevens represents Alaska Senate District R, which includes Homer, Seward and Kodiak[2].
Personal
Gary Stevens was born in McMinnville, Oregon. He has three children and resides with his wife Rita in Kodiak, Alaska
Contact Information
Senator Gary Stevens
State Capitol Room 103
Juneau AK, 99801
907-465-4925
800-821-4925
fax: 907-465-3517
External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Gary Stevens
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Gary Stevens (AK)
- Campaign Contributions: 2006 2004 2002 2000 1996
References
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