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Lyman Hoffman
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| Lyman Hoffman | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District S | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991-1992, 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 24, 2013 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 17 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives | ||
| 1986-1990, 1993-1994 | ||
| City Manager, Bethel | ||
| 1977-1985 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Alaska, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 13, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Bethel, AK | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Hoffman earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the University of Alaska in 1974.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hoffman has been appointed to these committees:
- Alaska Northern Waters Task Force Committee, Alaska Senate
- Finance Committee, Alaska Senate, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Fish and Game
- Subcommittee on Governor, Chair
- Subcommittee on Legislature, Chair
- Subcommittee on Revenue
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska, Chair
- Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, Alaska Senate
- Rules Committee, Alaska Senate
- Senate World Trade Committee, Alaska Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hoffman served on these committees:
Elections
2010
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2010
Hoffman won re-election to the District S Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[1]
2006
In 2006 Hoffman was re-elected to the Alaska State Senate. Hoffman finished with 5,010 votes while his opponent Norman Ayagalria finished with 2,234.[2] Hoffman raised $38,490 for his campaign fund.[3]
| Alaska State Senate, District S (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lyman Hoffman (D)
| 5,010 | |||
| Norman Ayagalria (R) | 2,234 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hoffman raised $40,393 in contributions. [4]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $2,000 |
| Alaska Laborers Local 341 | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006, Hoffman collected $38,490 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lynn Reinwand | $2,000 |
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $1,000 |
| John Cowdery | $1,000 |
| Juanita Cowdery | $1,000 |
| Tesoro Corp | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Lyman Hoffman.
District S
Hoffman represents Alaska Senate District S, which includes Bristol Bay, Aleutians and Bethel[6].
Personal
Lyman Hoffman was born in Bethel, Alaska. He has two children and lives with his wife Lillian in Anchorage, Alaska.
External links
- Lyman Hoffman's personal website
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Lyman Hoffman
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006 2004 2002 1998 1994 1992 1990
- Alaska Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
- Alaska House Democratic Caucus biography
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Alaska State Senate District S 1995–present | Succeeded by NA |
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