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'''Sarah Palin''' is [[governor]] of Alaska. She is the youngest person to hold this honor as well as the first woman to do so in the state's history. | '''Sarah Palin''' is [[governor]] of Alaska. She is the youngest person to hold this honor as well as the first woman to do so in the state's history. | ||
| − | Sarah's | + | Sarah's parents arrived in [[Alaska]] in 1964 to teach [[school]] in [[Skagway]]. |
| − | After moving to the Valley and graduating from [[Wasilla High]], Sarah earned her [[Journalism]] [[degree]] from the [[University of Idaho]]. She worked in [[media]] and the | + | After moving to the Valley and graduating from [[Wasilla High]], Sarah earned her [[Journalism]] [[degree]] from the [[University of Idaho]]. She worked in [[media]] and the utility industry before beginning her public service 14 years ago. |
| − | Sarah was elected to two terms on the [[Wasilla City Council]], and then two terms as the [[Mayor]] / | + | Sarah was elected to two terms on the [[Wasilla City Council]], and then two terms as the [[Mayor]] / Manager of Alaska's fastest growing community. During her tenure as Mayor she reduced [[property tax]] levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment drawing in new industry. The responsibility of managing dozens of [[employee]]s including a growing [[police]] department and [[public works department]], and overseeing the multi million dollar capital and operating [[budget]]s provided her with hands-on, 21st Century relevant administrative experience. Sarah's demonstrated [[leadership]] was also recognized when she was elected by her mayoral peers as President of the [[Alaska Conference of Mayors]]. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities. |
| − | Sarah served as | + | Sarah served as chairman of [[Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission]], which regulates Alaska's most valuable [[non-renewable energy|non-renewable]] resources: [[oil]] and [[gasoline|gas]]. She also served on the [[Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission]]. Sarah was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40", Alaska's Public Works "Person of the Year", and was recently inducted into the [[Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society]] at [[Alaska Pacific University]]. |
| − | [[Married]] to the three-time | + | [[Married]] to the three-time champion of the world's longest [[snowmobile]] race ([[the Iron Dog]]), Sarah's husband is also a lifelong Alaskan and is a production operator on the North Slope. Todd and Sarah commercial fish together in [[Bristol Bay]], being joined at their sites with their kids: Track, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. The state's [[Alaska Native]] heritage plays an important role in the life of this family. |
| − | Sarah has served on numerous boards and | + | Sarah has served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the State, and stays active as a [[marathon]] runner, sports team mom, [[hockey]] manager and school volunteer. |
| − | Sarah's a lifetime member of the [[NRA]] and enjoys [[hunting]], [[fishing]], [[Alaska history]], and all that Alaska's great | + | Sarah's a lifetime member of the [[NRA]] and enjoys [[hunting]], [[fishing]], [[Alaska history]], and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer. <ref>http://gov.state.ak.us/bio.php Alaska Governor Sarah Palin</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:38, August 21, 2007
Sarah Palin is governor of Alaska. She is the youngest person to hold this honor as well as the first woman to do so in the state's history.
Sarah's parents arrived in Alaska in 1964 to teach school in Skagway.
After moving to the Valley and graduating from Wasilla High, Sarah earned her Journalism degree from the University of Idaho. She worked in media and the utility industry before beginning her public service 14 years ago.
Sarah was elected to two terms on the Wasilla City Council, and then two terms as the Mayor / Manager of Alaska's fastest growing community. During her tenure as Mayor she reduced property tax levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment drawing in new industry. The responsibility of managing dozens of employees including a growing police department and public works department, and overseeing the multi million dollar capital and operating budgets provided her with hands-on, 21st Century relevant administrative experience. Sarah's demonstrated leadership was also recognized when she was elected by her mayoral peers as President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities.
Sarah served as chairman of Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates Alaska's most valuable non-renewable resources: oil and gas. She also served on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Sarah was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40", Alaska's Public Works "Person of the Year", and was recently inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society at Alaska Pacific University.
Married to the three-time champion of the world's longest snowmobile race (the Iron Dog), Sarah's husband is also a lifelong Alaskan and is a production operator on the North Slope. Todd and Sarah commercial fish together in Bristol Bay, being joined at their sites with their kids: Track, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. The state's Alaska Native heritage plays an important role in the life of this family.
Sarah has served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the State, and stays active as a marathon runner, sports team mom, hockey manager and school volunteer.
Sarah's a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing, Alaska history, and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer. [1]
References
- ↑ http://gov.state.ak.us/bio.php Alaska Governor Sarah Palin