Scott Kawasaki
| Scott Kawasaki | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 20, 1975 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kawasaki worked as a Senior Patient Representative at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital from 1999-2008. He is a member of Rotary Golden Heart, American Council of Young Political Leaders, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Board, American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Sisters of America, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kawasaki served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance, Alternate Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kawasaki served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Education Funding District Cost Factor | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit, Alternate Chair | ||||
| • Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kawasaki served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Resources | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 69 - "An Act establishing in the Department of Education and Early Development a voluntary parent education home visiting program for pre-elementary aged children; and establishing a rating system for early childhood education."
- HB 173 - "An Act authorizing the conveyance of certain land of the Alaska Railroad Corporation to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 233 - "An Act relating to misconduct involving weapons in the third degree." [2]
Elections
2012
Kawasaki won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 4. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012 Democratic primary and defeated David Pruhs (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Scott Kawasaki Incumbent |
51.4% | 3,160 | |
| Republican | David Pruhs | 48.6% | 2,992 | |
| Total Votes | 6,152 | |||
2010
Kawasaki won re-election to the 9th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary.[6] He defeated Joseph A. Michel in the November 2 general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 9 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Scott Kawasaki (D)
|
2,605 | 53.77% | ||
| Joseph A. Michel (R) | 2,223 | 45.88% | ||
2008
In 2008 Kawasaki was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 9. Kawasaki (D) finished with 3,304 votes while his opponent Sue Hull (R) finished with 3,014 votes.[8] Kawasaki raised $102,906 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Scott Kawasaki (D)
|
3,304 | |||
| Sue Hull (R) | 3,014 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kawasaki raised $471,119 in contributions. [10]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tilsworth, Tim | $22,507 |
| Carney, Susan M | $18,965 |
| Wiltse, Flora Louise | $13,162 |
| Fernandez, Gloria | $12,062 |
2008
In 2008 Kawasaki raised $102,906 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[11]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte | $7,500 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1547 | $3,000 |
| AK Public Employees Assoc | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Local 71 | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $2,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Scott + Kawasaki + Alaska + House"
Scott Kawasaki News Feed
- Energy studies make dent in Alaska capital budget - Alaska Dispatch
- Should Alaska take over wetlands regulation from Feds ? - Alaska Dispatch
- Democrats, GOP disagree about outcome of session - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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External links
- Scott Kawasaki's campaign website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Scott Kawasaki
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alaska's Democratic Caucus - Scott Kawasaki profile
- Scott Kawasaki on Facebook
- Scott Kawasaki on Twitter
- Scott Kawasaki on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kawasaki
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Johansen
- ↑ 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 4 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 9 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Lynn Gattis (R) |
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