Mike Doogan
Mike Doogan (b. June 7, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 25th District from 2007 to 2013.
Biography
Doogan's professional experience includes working as a self-employed writer/novelist, 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 finance summary
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Personal
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Doogan and his wife, Kathleen, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Mike Doogan's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issues Positions," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Doogan
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 25 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Lance Pruitt (R) |
