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'''Les Gara''' is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]], representing the 23rd District since 2003. |
'''Les Gara''' is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]], representing the 23rd District since 2003. |
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Gara is an attorney and part owner of a local restauraant, Snow City Cafe. Although in the House Minority, he has been successful with various progressive social legislative initiatives, and is frequently quoted or interviewed as the 'voice of the opposition' to the House Majority. He has also been effective in working with fellow Democratic house members and state senators in the joining with moderate Alaska Republicans during the Palin Administration to raise taxes on the oil and gas extraction industries |
Gara is an attorney and part owner of a local restauraant, Snow City Cafe. Although in the House Minority, he has been successful with various progressive social legislative initiatives, and is frequently quoted or interviewed as the 'voice of the opposition' to the House Majority. He has also been effective in working with fellow Democratic house members and state senators in the joining with moderate Alaska Republicans during the Palin Administration to raise taxes on the oil and gas extraction industries, and sell the general populace on the idea that oil and gas companies are too profitable and don't deserve to keep the fruits of their risk taking. Gara and former state representative Eric Croft were at the forefront of turning the Democratic party away from the pro-developoment policies pursued under former Governor Tony Knowles. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 23:40, 3 October 2011
Les Gara | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Eldon Mulder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1963 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kelly |
| Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Alma mater | Boston University, Harvard University |
| Profession | attorney |
Les Gara is a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 23rd District since 2003.
Gara is an attorney and part owner of a local restauraant, Snow City Cafe. Although in the House Minority, he has been successful with various progressive social legislative initiatives, and is frequently quoted or interviewed as the 'voice of the opposition' to the House Majority. He has also been effective in working with fellow Democratic house members and state senators in the joining with moderate Alaska Republicans during the Palin Administration to raise taxes on the oil and gas extraction industries, and sell the general populace on the idea that oil and gas companies are too profitable and don't deserve to keep the fruits of their risk taking. Gara and former state representative Eric Croft were at the forefront of turning the Democratic party away from the pro-developoment policies pursued under former Governor Tony Knowles.
External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Les Gara official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Les Gara (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - Les Gara
- Alaska's Democratic Caucus - Les Gara profile
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