Biography for Representative Jim Whitaker

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Session:
State Capitol, Room 411
Juneau, AK 99801-1182
Toll Free: (877) 465-3004
Phone: (907) 465-3004
Fax: (907) 465-2070

Interim:
119 North Cushman Street, Room 213
Fairbanks, AK 99701-2879
Phone: (907) 452-1088
Fax: (907) 452-1146

Elected to the House: 1998, 2000

Date/Place of Birth: September 30, 1950
Bremerton, Washington

Residency in Alaska: 15 years total
Fairbanks: 1965, 1974, 1987-present
Girdwood: 1964
Palmer: 1959

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Family: Wife - Patricia (Jinx)
Children: Victoria, Christine, Jennifer, Wendy

Education:
High School Indiana, Pennsylvania: Graduated 1968
University of Oregon: 1973
- Bachelor of Science Journalism.

Alaska State House of Representatives: 1999 - present
Finance Committee: 2001 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Oil & Gas: 1999 - 2000
Joint Special Committee on Mergers: 1999 - 2000
Health, Education, and Social Services Committee: 1999 - 2000
State Affairs Committee: 1999 - 2000
Fisheries Committee: 1999 - 2000
Finance Subcommittees: 2001 - present
- Chair, Law
- Chair, Revenue

Political and Government Positions:
Fairbanks City Council: 1995 - 1998

Business and Professional Positions:
Small Business Owner since 1976

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Founding Member, Volunteers in Policing
Board Member, Festival Fairbanks
Former Board Member, Yukon Quest.

biography last updated 11/20/2002

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