| DATE OF BIRTH: | October 28, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | Columbus, Ohio |
| SPOUSE: | Lois |
| CHILDREN: | Marty, David, Brian, Joy |
| RESIDENCE ADDRESS: | 30743 Prudhoe Bay Avenue Eagle River, AK 99577 |
| MAILING ADDRESS: | P.O. Box 770253 Eagle River, AK 99577 |
| OCCUPATION: | Elementary School Principal, Retired |
| LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 28 years |
Anchorage: 1968-7/72 Eagle River: 7/72-present |
EDUCATION:
High School: East High; Columbus, OH; 1949, Diploma
College/University: University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1965, B.Ed
Post Graduate: University of Alaska Anchorage, 1975, M.A.
MILITARY SERVICE:
U.S. Air Force, 20 years
3 Oak Leaf Clusters, 1 Bronze Star
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Elementary School Teacher, Ptarmigan and Homestead, 1972-76;
Elementary School Principal, Williwaw and Eagle River, 1976-95;
UAA Student Teacher Supervisor, 1996
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Eagle River Valley Community Council; Advisor, Eagle River
Mudhole Committee for Better Roads; Chairperson, Rural Road
Service Board; Fundraising Assistant, Iris Firefighters Helmet; past
Treasurer, Elks; Solstice Volunteer, AWAIC Shelter; Volunteer,
Walk For Hope; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Board Member, Chugiak
Senior Citizens Foundation
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Family activities, fishing
OTHER:
National Security Seminar Participant, U.S. Army War College,
Carlisle Barracks, PA, 1996; honored by the Eighteenth Alaska
State Legislature; Alaska State PTA Principal of the Year; attend
Peace Lutheran Church
I am running as an Independent to represent the people
of Eagle River, Hiland Road and Muldoon because, like
many of my neighbors, I am not happy with what’s been
going on in Juneau. I am running as an Independent
because I want to eliminate the extreme partisan
gridlock in state government. We can do a better job of
working together for Alaska. I’m also concerned that
the incumbent begins this campaign with a large
campaign fund, raised primarily from special interests.
Fortunately a new law will make similar fundraising
unlawful after this year.
I am committed to work hard to address the real
problems facing our state. My professional background
with the military, as an educator, and my long
community involvement has prepared me to arrive at
realistic solutions to tackle the tough problems:
RESPONSIBLE SPENDING: Budget realistically,
prioritize and trim waste.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Private industry and
government can promote wiser use of Alaska’s natural
resources, increased job opportunities and training for
Alaskans who are willing to work.
CONTROLLING CRIME: We must be tougher on
career criminals. I support early intervention to turn
around troubled youth.
EDUCATION: Anchorage area schools have not
received equitable funding with rural schools. I’ll work
hard for our fair share.
The special interests are already well represented in
our state capital. If you believe as I do that your
representative should work in the best interest of the
people of District 24, not the lobbyists and special
interests, I would appreciate your vote.
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