34th Legislature(2025-2026)
Member Information
John Harris
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1999-2004 Representative District
2005-2008 Representative District Speaker of the House
2009-2010 Representative District
Date/Place of Birth:October 15, 1957
Glennallen, Alaska
Residency in Alaska:Valdez: 1957 - present
Occupation:Business Owner
Teamster
Spouse:Nicole
Children:John Paul
Education:Valdez High School, Valdez: Graduated 1975
Lincoln Electric Welding School, Cleveland, Ohio
Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alaska State House of Representatives:Speaker of the House: 2005 - 2008
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2003 - 2006
Ethics Committee: 2005 - 2006
Fisheries Committee: 2005 - 2008
Legislative Council Committee: 2005 - 2008
Rule Committee: 2005 - 2008
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - 2004
Joint Armed Services Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Committee: 2001 - 2002
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
- Health & Social Services: 2001 - 2002
- Court System: 2004 - 2008
- Corrections: 2003
- Governor: 2003 - 2008
- Legislature: 2003 - 2008
- University of Alaska: 2003 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:Valdez City Council: 1990 - 1998
Mayor, City of Valdez: 1992 - 1996
Business and Professional Positions:Owner, Valdez Industrial Supply
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:Chambers of Commerce: Valdez, Delta, Glennallen
Prince William Sound Community College Advisory Board
Board Member, Horizons Unlimited
Board Member, Resource of Alaska
Board Member, United Way
St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church
Special Interests:Flying, traveling, volunteering
