Kurt Edward Olson (March 24, 1948 – November 9, 2023) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2005 until 2017.[1] He served as Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee, Vice Chair of the Rules Committee, a member of the Resources Committee, and Legislative Budget & Audit Committee. He also served on the Administration, Natural Resources, and Labor & Workforce Finance Subcommittees, for the 29th Legislature.[2] Representative Olson served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971.[3]
Kurt Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 17, 2005 – January 17, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Wolf |
| Succeeded by | Gary Knopp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kurt Edward Olson March 24, 1948 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 2023 (aged 75) Soldotna, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Soldotna, Alaska, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University |
| Occupation | Legislative Aide Insurance Broker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Personal life and death
editOlson was married to Barbara and had two children: Madelyn and Valerie, a granddaughter: Isabella. Representative Olson graduated from Cupertino High School in 1966, and received a Bachelor of Arts from California State University in 1977.[4]
Kurt Olson died of pancreatic cancer in Soldotna, on November 9, 2023, at the age of 75.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Kurt Olson".
- ^ "House Majority Profile". Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- ^ "Olson biography". Archived from the original on January 18, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- ^ "Alaska State Legislature".
- ^ Governor Dunleavy Mourns Passing of Former Kenai Peninsula Legislator Kurt Olson
- ^ Rep. Kurt Olson, 1948-2023
- ^ Kurt Olson Obituary
External links
edit- Alaska State House Majority Site Archived February 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Alaska State Legislature Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kurt Olson at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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