Jason Grenn
Jason S. Grenn (born 1981) served as an independent member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 22nd district, which covers the Sand Lake-area neighborhoods in Anchorage, Alaska.[1] He beat incumbent Liz Vazquez in the 2016 general election and was defeated by Sara Rasmussen in 2018.[2] He has said his main objective was to help solve an Alaskan fiscal crisis; a bill said to do that failed to pass in the 2015-16 legislature. While in office, Grenn was able to pass a major legislative ethics bill (HB44) and championed economic development innovations for Alaska. He also received the 2018 "Friend of Education" award from the Anchorage Education Association and a received a "Legislative Recognition" award from the Alaska Tourism Industry Association.[1] Grenn identifies as a social liberal and fiscal conservative.[3]
Jason Grenn | |
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Jason Grenn in August 2018 | |
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 22nd District | |
In office January 17, 2017 – January 16, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Liz Vazquez |
Succeeded by | Sara Rasmussen |
Personal details | |
Born | 1981 (age 39–40) Anchorage, Alaska |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Jana Grenn |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
Alma mater | Northwest Nazarene University |
Occupation | Non-profit manager |
Personal life
Grenn is married and has three children. A lifelong resident of Anchorage, he graduated from Dimond High School in 1999 and from Northwest Nazarene University in 2003.[3][4]
References
- "Reluctant first-time candidate wins a House seat and a chance to fix the mess that made him run". Alaska Dispatch News. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
- "Alaska 22nd District State House Results: Jason Grenn Leads". Retrieved 2016-11-24.
- Aronno, John (2016-10-09). "Meet Jason Grenn, the Underdog Independent from West Anchorage". Alaska Commons. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
- "Jason Grenn—House District 22—Non-Affiliated" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 2016-11-24.
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