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Carl Gatto
Carl Gatto (b. December 29, 1937) was a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 13th District from 2003 until his death in office on April 10, 2012.[1] Prior to his election to the House, he served as Vice President of the Matanuska-Susitna School Board from 2000-2002.
Biography
Gatto's professional experience includes working as a senior captain and paramedic with the Anchorage Fire Department from 1974 to 2000, high school teacher, college teacher and engineer.
Gatto was a member of Alaska Right to Life, National Right to Life, Palmer Chamber of Commerce and Wasilla Chamber of Commerce.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gatto served on these committees:
- Administrative Regulation Review Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Armed Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, Chair
- Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives, Vice Chair
- Rules Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics, Alaska Legislature
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Court System
- Subcommittee on Law
- Subcommittee on Revenue
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gatto served on these committees:
- Administrative Regulation Review Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Legislative Council
- Select Committee on Legislative Ethics
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Revenue
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 37 - "An Act relating to the relationship between employees and labor organizations; prohibiting collective bargaining contracts that require employees to join a labor or employee organization; extending the policy and limitations set out in this Act to public employers and public employees subject to the Public Employment Relations Act; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 138 - "An Act relating to cruelty to animals."[3]
Elections
2010
Gatto won re-election to the 13th District seat in 2010. He defeated Don Benson in the August 24 primary.[4] He then ran unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Carl Gatto (R)
|
2,218 | |||
| Don Benson (R) | 1,750 | |||
2008
In 2008, Gatto was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 13. Gatto (R) finished with 7,285 votes while his opponent David Cheezem (D) finished with 3,067.[6] Gatto raised $11,624 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 13 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carl Gatto (R)
|
7,285 | |||
| David Cheezem (D) | 3,067 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Carl + Gatto + Alaska + House"
See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Alaska's House Majority - Carl Gatto profile
Personal
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Gatto passed away after battling prostate cancer and ultimately suffering kidney failure.[8]
Footnotes
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Parnell picks Shelley Hughes for Gatto's Palmer seat," May 1, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Gatto
- ↑ Alaska Department of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Department of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Public, "Rep. Carl Gatto Dies" accessed September 18, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State House District 13 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Shelley Hughes |
