Mike Doogan
| Mike Doogan | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 25 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of San Francisco, 1970 | |
| Master's | University of Alaska Anchorage, 1999 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 7, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Fairbanks, AK | |
| Profession | Writer | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Doogan works as a self-employed writer/novelist. He previously worked as Press Secretary to House/Senate Democrats (2004-2006), and Editor/Columnist with the Anchorage Daily News (1985-2004).[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Doogan served on these committees:
- Subcommittee on Administration
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Revenue
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Doogan served on these committees:
- Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities
Issues
Doogan's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked his legislative priorities Doogan responed:
"If there is a revenue surplus again next session, I will sponsor a bill to save $1 billion by repaying that amount from the general fund to the Constitutional Budget Reserve. I will sponsor a bill to restore the state's pension program. This should be revenue neutral."[2]
Sponsored legislation
- HB 21 - "An Act increasing the maximum assessed value that a municipality may exempt from residential property taxation and allowing cost-of-living adjustments by ordinance without voter approval."
- HB 195 - "An Act relating to official action by electronic mail and to public records." [3]
Elections
2010
Doogan won re-election to the 25th District Seat in 2010. He ran unopposed in the primary.[4] He defeated Thomas M. Higgins (R) and Harley Brown (L) in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 25 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Doogan (D)
|
2,863 | |||
| Thomas M. Higgins (R) | 1,373 | |||
| Harley Brown (L) | 161 | |||
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Doogan (D)
|
1,042 | |||
2008
In 2008 Doogan was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 25. Doogan (D) finished with 3,831 votes while his opponent Lynda Placek (R) finished with 1,601 votes.[6] Doogan raised $42,975 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 25 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Doogan (D)
|
3,831 | |||
| Lynda Placek (R) | 1,601 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Doogan raised $42,225 in contributions. [8]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $2,000 |
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Laborers Local 341 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Local 71 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Doogan raised $42,975 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK State Employees Assoc Local 52 | $2,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Local 1281 | $2,000 |
| AK Public Employees Assoc | $1,500 |
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $1,500 |
| Public Safety Employees Assoc | $1,500 |
Personal
Doogan and his wife, Kathleen, have two children.
Recent news
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External links
- Mike Doogan's personal website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Doogan
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Doogan Issue Positions
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Doogan
- ↑ 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 25 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Lance Pruitt (R) |
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