34th Legislature(2025-2026)
Member Information
Jim Whitaker
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE:
1999-2004 Representative District
Date/Place of Birth:9/30/50; Bremerton, WA
Occupation:Small Business Owner
Spouse:Patricia (Jinx)
Children:Victoria, Christine, Jennifer, Wendy
Residency in Alaska:Fairbanks; 1987-present, 1974, 1965
Girdwood; 1964
Palmer; 1959
Education:High School - Indiana, Pennsylvania, 1968, diploma
College/University - University of Oregon, 1973, B.S. Journalism
Political and Government Positions:Fairbanks City Council, 1995-98
Business and Professional Positions:Small Business Owner since 1976
Service Organization(s) Membership:Founding Member: Volunteers in Policing; Board Member: Festival Fairbanks; Former Board Member: Yukon Quest
