Joe Paskvan
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| Joe Paskvan | |
| Alaska State Senate District E | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Personal website |
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Joe Paskvan is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, representing the E District since 1998.
Education
Paskvan received a B.A. in political science from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in 1975. He later earned a J.D. from University of Puget Sound, School of Law in 1981.[1]
Professional Experience
The majority of Senator Paskvan's professional experience has come as an attorney, working for Rice, Hoppner, Brown, & Brunner from 1981-1986. He later began his own firm, Paskvan & Ringstad PC, in 1986. He was also the manager of the bar, Tommy’s Elbow Room, in Fairbanks from 1973-1978.[2]
Political Experience
Paskvan is a new senator little previous political experience.
Committee assignments
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska Senate Vice Chairperson
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska Senate Chairperson
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska Senate
- Transportation Committee, Alaska Senate
District E
Paskvan represents Alaska Senate District E, which includes the city of Fairbanks and Fort Wainwright[3].
Personal
Paskvan has four children and resides with his wife Barbara in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Contact Information
Senator Joe Paskvan
State Capitol Room 7
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-3709
Fax: 907-465-4714
External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Joe Paskvan
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Joe Paskvan (AK)
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Personal website
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