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Kurt Olson
| Kurt Olson | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | California State University, Long Beach, 1977 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1967-1971 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 24, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Sacramento, CA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Olson served in the United States Air Force and has worked as an Alaska Legislative Aide, Insurance Broker - Commercial Lines, Custom Seafood Processor, and in the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Industry.
Olson is a member of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Kenai Rotary, Kenai Wild Salmon Brand Board, Peninsula Winter Games Board, Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board, Soldotna Rotary, and Spenard Rotary. [1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce, Chair | ||||
| • Resources | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:[2]
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Regulation, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
| • Rules, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor & Commerce, Chair | ||||
| • Resources | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 10 - "An Act authorizing a borough to charge a city for costs of collecting certain taxes; relating to a mandatory exemption from municipal property taxes for residences of certain widows or widowers, and to optional exemptions from municipal property taxes for property of certain fraternal organizations, for certain college property, and for certain residential property; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 29 - "An Act increasing the minimum wage; and providing for an effective date."
Elections
2012
Olson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 29. He defeated Gary Knopp in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5] Olson won re-election in the general election.[6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kurt E. Olson Incumbent |
96.6% | 6,260 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 3.4% | 217 | |
| Total Votes | 6,477 | |||
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Kurt Olson Incumbent |
56.1% | 1,679 |
| Gary Knopp | 43.9% | 1,314 |
| Total Votes | 2,993 | |
2010
Olson won re-election to the 33rd District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary.[7] He defeated Richard Waisanen in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 33 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kurt Olson (R)
|
4,995 | |||
| Richard Waisanen (D) | 1,525 | |||
2008
In 2008 Olson was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 33. Olson (R) finished with 5,461 votes and was followed by Richard Waisanen (D) with 1,633 votes and Kelly Wolf (I) with 1,013 votes.[9] Olson raised $42,820 for his campaign fund.[10]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 33 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kurt Olson (R)
|
5,461 | |||
| Richard Waisanen (D) | 1,633 | |||
| Kelly Wolf (I) | 1,013 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Olson raised $26,070 in contributions. [11]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Tesoro Corp | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Olson raised $42,820 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[12]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Tesoro Corp | $2,000 |
| BP Alaska | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Alaska | $2,000 |
| Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Assoc | $1,000 |
Personal
Olson and his wife Barbara have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Kurt Olson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- Alaska's House Majority - Kurt Olson profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Olson
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Olson
- ↑ 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 29 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 33 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Peggy Wilson (R) |
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