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Bert Stedman
From Ballotpedia
| Bert Stedman | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 24, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | 2003 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Assemblyman, City and Borough of Sitka | ||
| 1995-1999 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Oregon, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 6, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Anchorage, AK | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Stedman attended Lane Community College from 1978 to 1982. Soon after, he attended the University of Oregon in 1985 where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance.
Bert Stedman began his professional experience in the heavy construction trade, centralized in Sitka, Alaska. Here, he also showed interest in commercial fishing, and worked in that regard for some time. Starting in 1986, Stedman became the owner of Pioneer Capital Management, and currently remains in that position.
Stedman's political career began around 1995, where he served as a member of the Sitka Planning Commission and an assemblyman of the City and Borough of Sitka Committee until 1999. Within that time period, starting in 1996, Stedman served as the Deputy Mayor of Sitka until 1997. After serving in those fields, Stedman was appointed in 2003 to fill a seat in the Alaskan State Senate which was vacated by Robin L. Taylor. While on the Senate, Stedman joined the City & Borough of Sitka Finance Committee, and remains there as a member.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stedman has been appointed to these committees:
- Alaska Northern Waters Task Force Committee, Alaska Senate
- Finance Committee, Alaska Senate, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Governor
- Subcommittee on Law, Chair
- Subcommittee on Legislature
- Subcommittee on Revenue, Chair
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities, Chair
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Senate, Vice Chair
- Resources Committee, Alaska Senate
- Rules Committee, Alaska Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stedman served on these committees:
- Finance Committee, Alaska Senate Co-Chair
- Resources Committee, Alaska Senate
- Rules Committee, Alaska Senate
Elections
2008
In 2008 Bert Stedman won re-election to the Alaska State Senate, District 8. Stedman ran unopposed taking 96.16% of the vote (11,045 votes).[1] Stedman raised $49,239 for his campaign find.[2]
| Alaska State Senate, District A (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bert Stedman (R)
| 11,045 | 96.16% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Stedman raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Stedman collected $49,239 in donations.[3]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska Seiners | $2,000 |
| Associated Gen. Contractors of Alaska | $2,000 |
| Mark Pfeffer | $1,000 |
| Southeast Alaska Pilots Association | $1,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Bert Stedman.
District A
Stedman represents Alaska Senate District A, which includes Ketchikan, Sitka, Wrangell and Petersburg[4].
Personal
Bert Stedman was born in Anchorage, Alaska and raised in an Alaskan city called Sitka. Stedman is currently married to Lureen Stedman and has one child.
External links
- Sen. Bert Stedman personal website
- Official Alaska State Senate website of Senator Bert Stedman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2004
- Alaska Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Alaska State Senate District A 2003–present | Succeeded by NA |
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