33rd Legislature(2023-2024)
Member Information
Jeannette James
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1993-2002 Representative District
Date/Place of Birth:11/19/29; Maquoketa, IA
Occupation:Accountant, Business Management
Spouse:James
Children:James Jr., Jeannette (Jeannie), Alice Marie
Residency in Alaska: North Pole; 1980-present
Fairbanks; 1977-80
Anchorage; 1975-77 Education:High School - Woodburn, OR, 1947
College/University - Merritt Davis School of Commerce, Salem, OR, 1956-57, Public Accounting; University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1976-77; University of Alaska, Fairbanks, misc. express courses
Political and Government Positions:Alaska House of Representatives, 1993-present; Chair, House State Affairs, 1995-2000; Administrative Regulation Review, 1997-2000; Vice-Chair: Judiciary Committee, House Economic Task Force; Member: Resources, Legislative Council; City of North Pole Economic Development Commission; Republican Party, District 18: Vice-Chair, Treasurer; FNSB: Chair, Platting Board; Planning Commission
Business and Professional Positions:Owner/Manager, accounting, tax preparation and business consulting business, 1969-2000; Co-Owner/Manager: Jolly Acres Motel, 1987-present
Service Organization(s) Membership:North Pole Rotary, 1990-2000; North Pole Chamber of Commerce, 1989-present; Airforce Association; Alaska Outdoor Council; alaska Farm Bureau; Alaska Miners
Special Interests:International Training in Communication (ITC): Workshop Leader/Speaker; State President (two terms); Regional Secretary, Pacific Northwest Region; recent "Skilled Communicator" status; Canada-Alaska Railroad link
