Adam Wool
Adam Wool | |
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 Adam Wool (left) campaiging for reelection in July 2016. | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 5th District | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate |
| Children | Evelyn, Abby |
| Residence | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Fairbanks (B.A.) |
| Occupation | politician, bar owner |
Adam Wool is an American politician from Alaska. A Democrat, he serves in the Alaska House of Representatives from District 5. He is from Fairbanks.
Wool defeated Republican Representative Pete Higgins in 2014, picking up his seat for the Democratic minority.[1]
In 2017, Wool was responsible for pushing legislation through the Alaska House of Representatives that legalized the use of ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Alaska.[2]
Personal life
Wool is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He lives in Fairbanks with his wife Kate and their two daughters. He owns Fairbanks's Blue Loon bar, which he founded.[3][4]
References
- ^ Pinsker, Adam (November 5, 2014). "Alaska GOP loses House seats, makes gains in Senate". KTUU. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "On Uber, Alaska House takes the scenic route". Retrieved 2018-01-31.
- ^ Moritz, Katie (January 15, 2015). "Governor, Juneau delegation greet newcomers". Juneau Empire. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Adam Wool–Democrat-House District 5" (PDF). Alaska Elections Division. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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