Bryce Edgmon
Bryce Edgmon (born May 3, 1961) is Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2006.[1] After his party won 17 seats in 2016, 2 Independents and 3 moderate Republicans decided to caucus with the Democrats, elevating him to Speaker. He is the first Alaskan Native in the history of the state to hold the position.
Bryce Edgmon | |
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Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
Assumed office February 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Neal Foster (Acting) |
In office January 17, 2017 – January 15, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mike Chenault |
Succeeded by | Neal Foster (Acting) |
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 37th district 36th district (2013–2015) | |
Assumed office January 15, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Carl Moses |
Personal details | |
Born | Dillingham, Alaska, U.S. | May 3, 1961
Political party | Democratic (Before 2019) Independent (2019–present) |
Spouse(s) | Melody |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Alaska, Anchorage (BBA) |
In addition to his duties as Speaker, Edgmon is serves as vice-chair of the Health & Social Services Committee and chair of the Committee on Committees. He is also a member of the Commerce, Community & Economic Development; Legislative Council; and Arctic Policy and Economic Development & Tourism Committees for the 30th Legislature.[2]
Prior to the 30th Alaska Legislature, Edgmon was seated on the House Finance Committee, with chairmanships of the Department of Public Safety and Department of Corrections Budget Subcommittees. During the 26th Legislature (2009-2010), Edgmon was co-chair of the House Energy Committee and chairman of the House Special Committee on Fisheries. Additionally, he has served on the Resources and Education Standing Committees and the ADF&G, Revenue, Commerce, and Transportation Budget Subcommittees.
Personal life
Edgmon was born and raised in Dillingham, Alaska, where he fished commercially for salmon and herring for more than twenty years and where he was a longtime chairman of the board of Choggiung Ltd., the Alaska Native village corporation for the communities of Dillingham, Ekuk, and Portage Creek.
Edgmon is married to Melody Nibeck, and they have three children: Evan, Emma, and Magy. He currently lives in Dillingham.
He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.[3]
References
- "Bryce Edgmon". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- "House Bryce Edgmon". Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska State Legislature. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- "The Alaska State Legislature". House.legis.state.ak.us. May 3, 1961. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
External links
- Alaska State House Majority Site
- Alaska State Legislature Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Follow the Money – Bryce Edgmon
- Bryce Edgmon at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Mike Chenault |
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives 2017–2019 |
Succeeded by Neal Foster Acting |
Preceded by Neal Foster Acting |
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives 2019–present |
Incumbent |