Scott Kawasaki
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| Scott Kawasaki | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | House site |
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Scott J. Kawasaki is a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 9th District since 2006. Prior to his election to the House he served on the Fairbanks City Council from 1999-2005.
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]
Issue positions
Kawasaki's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]
Committee membership
- Education Funding District Cost Factor
- Resources Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Court System
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
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." [3]
Major donors
Below are Kawasaki's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[4]
| 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 |
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Scott Kawasaki
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Scott J. Kawasaki profile
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alaska's Democratic Caucus - Scott Kawasaki profile
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