33rd Legislature(2023-2024)
Member Information
Samuel Cotten
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1975-1982 Representative District
1985-1988 Representative District
1989-1990 Representative District Speaker of the House
1991-1992 Senator District
BIRTH DATE/PLACE:07/16/1947;
Juneau, Alaska
OCCUPATION:Electronics Technician, Commercial Fisherman from Eagle River
EDUCATION:High School: Palmer High; East Anchorage High;
Chugiak High School, 1965
Technical/Vocational: Electronics Tech. School, US Navy, 1965-1966;
Several technical training schools with Xerox Corporation
College/University: University of Alaska, Anchorage;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Alaska Methodist University, Political Science and English Majors
SPECIAL INTERESTS:Outdoor activities, skiing, fishing, bowling,
supporting local government activities
MILITARY SERVICE:US Navy, 4 years, Petty Officer Second Class, 1965-1969
Awards: National Defense Award;
Viet Nam Service Award (2 Tours)
EMPLOYMENT:Information Officer, Department of Health and Social Services;
Senior Technical Representative, Xerox Corporation;
Chairman, Community and Regional Affairs Committee;
Well Driller;
Electrician;
Laborer;
Fire Fighter;
Civil Service Employee;
Printer
