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Mike Hawker
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| Mike Hawker | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 32 | ||
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 25, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Manchester, IA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
From 1997-2002 Hawker owned a Business and Accounting Consultant company. He has also worked as Chief Financial Officer for the Security National Servicing Corporation, Director of Reporting for the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, and Owner/Partner/Certified Public Accountant with Hawker and Raleigh.
Hawker is involved with many organizations, including Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Alaska Airman's Association, Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum, Alaska Gun Collectors Association, Alaska Territorial Calvary, Anchorage School Business Partnership, Collings Foundation, Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, and the Harley Davidson Owners Group[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hawker has been appointed to these committees:
- Education Funding District Cost Factor Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska, Alternating Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hawker served on these committees:
- Education Funding District Cost Factor
- Finance Committee, Alaska House of Representatives (Co-Chair)
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature
- Subcommittee on Court System (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Governor
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
- Subcommittee on Revenue (Chair)
- Victims' Advocate Selection
Issues
Hawker's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. When asked his legislative priorities he replied:
- Implement long-range fiscal plan required by HB125
- Control growth of operating budget
- Mitigate In-state consumer energy costs
- Establish long-range Health Policy Planning Commission[2]
Sponsored legislation
- HB 26 - "An Act repealing the repeal of preventative and restorative adult dental services reimbursement under Medicaid."
- HB 49 - "An Act relating to the prohibition of the exercise of the power of eminent domain against a recreational structure for the purposes of developing a recreational facility or project."
- HB 186 - "An Act declaring that certain firearms and accessories are exempt from federal regulation."[3]
Elections
2010
Hawker won re-election to the 32nd District Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 24 primary.[4] He defeated Matt Moore in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 32 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Hawker (R)
| 6,976 | |||
| Matt Moore (D) | 2,896 | |||
2008
In 2008 Hawker was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 32. Hawker (R) finished with 7,223 votes while his opponent Mike Kenny (D) finished with 4,090 votes.[6] Hawker raised $101,602 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Hawker (R)
| 7,223 | |||
| Mike Kenny (D) | 4,090 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hawker raised $87,582 in contributions. [8]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| BP Alaska | $3,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $2,000 |
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $2,000 |
| Anchorage Police Dept Employees Association PAC | $2,000 |
| Alaska Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Nea-Alaska | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Hawker raised $101,602 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| AK Teamsters | $2,000 |
| BP Alaska | $2,000 |
| AK State Employees Assoc Local 52 | $2,000 |
| AK Public Employees Assoc | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Alaska | $2,000 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Mike + Gruenberg + Alaska + House"
Personal
Hawker has a wife, Carol Carlson.
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Mike Hawker
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Alaska's House Majority - Mike Hawker profile
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hawker
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hawker Issue Positions
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Hawker
- ↑ August 24, 2010 primary results
- ↑ November 2, 2010 election results
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives official election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - | Alaska State House District 32 2003–present | Succeeded by NA |
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