Joe Thomas
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| Joe Thomas | |
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| Alaska State Senate District D | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Website | Biography |
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Joe J. Thomas {b. October 17, 1948} is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, representing the D District since 2006.
Education
Joe Thomas attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks and later attended West Virginia University, earning his Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Professional Experience
Joe Thomas began his professional experience in 1999 with his employment with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as an Attorney. In 2003, Thomas began working with the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development as a hearing officer and the Acting Chief of Adjudications. Both jobs ended in 2004.
Political Experience
Joe Thomas started his political career in 1980 by joining the Resource Development Council Executive Board. After five years, in 1985, he started his employment with Main Street Fairbanks until 1988. During this period, his first job ended in 1986. In 1988, however, he was appointed to both Fairbanks Development Authority a branch within that department that dealt with industrial development. His work in the industrial department lasted two years and his position withing the main branch of development lasted four years, ending in 1992. In 2006, Thomas became a senator and remains in this position.
Committees
Joe Thomas serves on the following committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska Senate Vice-Chairperson
- Finance Committee, Alaska Senate
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska Senate
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska Senate Vice Chairperson
In addition to Thomas's work as a member on the Alaska Renewable Energy Task Force, he also serves on three subcommittees; the Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development, the Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development, and the Subcommittee on University of Alaska.
Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Joe Thomas.
District D
Thomas represents Alaska Senate District D, which includes the Farmers Loop, Steese Highway, Denali and the University[1].
Personal
Joe Thomas was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and is currently has three children.
Contact Information
Senator Joe Thomas
State Capitol Room 514
Juneau AK, 99801
Phone: 907-465-2327
Fax: 907-465-5241
External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Joe Thomas
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Joe J. Thomas (AK)
- Campaign Contributions: 2006
References
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