Mark Neuman
| Mark Neuman | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 24, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400 per year | |
| Per diem | Tied to federal rate | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 12, 1959 | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Newman worked as Owner/Operator of Heirloom Wood Crafters from 1995-2006, oiler-mechanic with Fishers Fuel from 1983-1988, and a maintenance superintendent with Settlers Bay Development.
He is a leader with the 4-H Eagles, and is a member of the Alaska Outdoor Council, Big Lake Chamber of Commerce, Big Lake Lions Club, Matanuska Valley Sportsman Association, National Rifle Association, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, and the Willow Chamber of Commerce. [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Neuman has been appointed to these committees:
- Subcommittee on Administration, Chair
- Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development, Chair
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Resources Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Neuman served on these committees:
- Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Resources Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Rules Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Education and Early Development
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 16 - "An Act relating to and increasing the municipal property tax exemption on residences of certain seniors and others; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 35 - "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors."
- HB 217 - "An Act relating to the tax applicable to the production of natural gas used in the state as fuel or feedstock in producing a manufactured end product."[2]
Elections
2010
Neuman won re-election to the 15th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Stephen Jacobson in the August 24 primary.[3] He ran unopposed in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mark Neuman (R)
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2,308 | |||
| Stephen Jacobson (R) | 1,259 | |||
2008
In 2008 Neuman was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 15. Neuman (R) finished with 7,645 votes while his opponent Lew Dischner (D) finished with 2,316 votes.[5] Neuman raised $30,524 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Neuman (R)
|
7,645 | |||
| Lew Dischner (D) | 2,316 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Neuman raised $25,482 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Association Of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Rasmuson, Ed | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Neuman raised $30,524 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Republican Party | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of AK | $2,000 |
| Jim Jansen | $1,000 |
| ConocoPhillips | $1,000 |
| AK Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
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Personal
Neuman and his wife Adel have two children.
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Mark Neuman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alaska's House Majority - Mark Neuman profile
- Mark Neuman on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Neuman
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Neuman
- ↑ 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
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Alaska State House District 15 2005–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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