Mike Hawker (politician)

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Mike Hawker
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 28th district
In office January 20, 2003 – 2017
Preceded by	Con Bunde
Succeeded by	Jennifer Johnston
Personal details
Born	(1956-06-25) June 25, 1956 (age 68) Manchester, Iowa
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Carol Carlson
Residence	Anchorage, Alaska
Alma mater	University of Northern Iowa
Occupation	Certified Public Accountant (Retired)

Mike Hawker (born June 25, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 28th District from 2003 to 2017.^[1] He served as Chair of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee. He is former Co-chair of the Finance Committee and Ways and Means Committees.^[2] Mike Hawker is also a retired Certified Public Accountant and an Accounting and Management Consultant.^[3]

Personal life

Mr. Hawker was born and raised in Manchester, Iowa, graduating from West Delaware High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Humanities, and his public accountant certification from the University of Northern Iowa in 1979.

Representative Hawker has a wife: Carol Carlson, the daughter of John Carlson, who was mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough from 1968 to 1982.^[4]

References

1. Mike Hawker. Ballotpedia. Retrieved on September 14, 2011.
2. Rep. Mike Hawker - 27th AK Legislature House Majority. Housemajority.org. Retrieved on September 14, 2011.
3. Rep. Hawker's Biography - 27th AK Legislature House Majority. Housemajority.org. Retrieved on September 14, 2011.
4. The Alaska State Legislature. House.legis.state.ak.us (June 25, 1956). Retrieved on September 14, 2011.

External links

• Alaska State House Majority Site
• Alaska State Legislature Biography
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Mike Hawker at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature