Adam Wool
Adam Wool | |
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 Adam Wool speaking at a House press conference in February 2017. | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Fairbanks (BA) |
| Occupation | Musician, teacher |
Adam Wool is a former American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from District 5. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Wool is now living in his home state as a physics teacher at the Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School.
Career
[edit]Wool defeated Republican Representative Pete Higgins in 2014, picking up his seat for the Democratic minority.[1]
In 2017, Wool was responsible for pushing legislation through the Alaska House of Representatives that legalized the use of ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Alaska.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Wool (born May 17, 1961) is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He lived in Fairbanks with his wife (since 2003) Kate and their two daughters, before moving back to Massachusetts. [3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Pinsker, Adam (November 5, 2014). "Alaska GOP loses House seats, makes gains in Senate". KTUU. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "On Uber, Alaska House takes the scenic route". Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Moritz, Katie (January 15, 2015). "Governor, Juneau delegation greet newcomers". Juneau Empire. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Adam Wool–Democrat-House District 5" (PDF). Alaska Elections Division. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
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