Justin V. Parish (born August 27, 1980) is an American politician who served for one term in the Alaska House of Representatives.[1][2] His family includes Tlingit people. In 2017, "Representative Justin Parish, a first-time legislator, introduced himself in Tlingit and acknowledged his own Native heritage. His paternal grandmother is a member of the Dog Salmon clan."[3]
Justin Parish | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Muñoz |
| Succeeded by | Andi Story |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
Career
editParish was elected to the Alaska House in 2017, defeating Republican incumbent Cathy Muñoz in 2016. After opting not to seek re-election, he endorsed the candidacy of his chief of staff, Juneau Borough Assemblyman Rob Edwardson, to succeed him.[1] The 2018 general election was won by another Democrat, Andi Story. Parish represented Alaska's thirty-fourth district, which encompasses parts of Juneau, Alaska, including the Mendenhall Valley, Auke Bay, Out the road, and Airport areas.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Juneau's representative Justin Parish won't seek re-election, KTOO-TV, Jacob Resneck, April 24, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
- ^ "Alaska State Legislature." Alaska State Legislature. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Mar. 2017.
- ^ "Juneau delegation meets with Tlingit and Haida leaders". 3 February 2017.
- ^ "Alaska Districts & Legislative Information Office Locations." Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2017.
External links
edit- http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Member/Detail/30?code=pai
- https://www.ktoo.org/2018/04/24/juneaus-rep-justin-parish-wont-seek-re-election/
- https://www.ktoo.org/2017/02/02/juneau-delegation-meets-tlingit-haida-tribes/
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