From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hollis French
Hollis French
Hollis French ness. He and fellow Democratic state senator Bill Wiele-
chowski have been very effective in the bi-partisan coali-
tion with moderate Alaska Republicans in getting a fair
share of Alaska’s oil wealth.
Early life and education
French is a graduate of the University of Alaska, Anchor-
age (B.A. English) and of Cornell Law School (Juris doc-
tor). Before being elected to the state Senate, French was
an assistant district attorney.
French has climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit
twice.[2] His father, Bob French, is a county commissioner
in Summit County, Colorado.[citation needed]
Troopergate
Main article: Alaska Public Safety Commissioner dis-
missal
In 2008, French was appointed by the Legislative Council
Member of the Alaska Senate
to head an investigation into charges that Gov. Sarah
from the M district
Palin "abused her office to get the Alaska public safety
Incumbent commissioner, Walt Monegan, fired."[3]
Assumed office
January 20, 2003
2010 gubernatorial campaign
Preceded Rick Halford Main article: Alaska gubernatorial election, 2010
by
On July 1, 2009, French announced that he filed a letter
Personal details of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission to
Born October 11, 1958 (1958-10-11)
run for Governor of Alaska.[4] On July 22, 2009, French
Newton, Massachusetts made stops in Fairbanks and Anchorage to announce he
is running for governor. The next day, he made a similar
Political Democratic
stop in Juneau. French, received 18,018 votes (38.81%)
party
losing the Democratic primary to Ethan Berkowitz who
Spouse(s) Peggy received 22,607 votes (48.69%).
Residence Anchorage, Alaska
Alma mater University of Alaska Anchorage, Cornell References
University [1] "Senator Hollis French". The Alaska State Legislature.
Profession Attorney http://senate.legis.state.ak.us/fre.php. Retrieved
February 8, 2010.
Religion Episcopalian
[2] Hollis French for Senate campaign site
[3] ABC News: ’October Surprise’ Over Palin
Hollis S. French II is a Democratic member of the Alaska
Investigation?
Senate, representing the M district since 2003. The dis-
[4] "French files for gubernatorial run: Politics".
trict covers the East Spenard and Turnagain/Inlet View
adn.com. 2009-07-01. http://www.adn.com/news/
areas of Anchorage.[1] He is chairman of the Senate Judi-
politics/story/850783.html. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
ciary Committee.
French is an attorney and a small business owner. He
and his wife own and operate an apartment rental busi-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hollis French
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