Adam Wool
American politician
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Adam Wool is a former American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from District 5. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Wool is now living in his home state after retirement as a physics teacher at the Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School.
Adam Wool | |
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Adam Wool speaking at a House press conference in February 2017. | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Pete Higgins |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Fairbanks (BA) |
| Occupation | Musician, teacher |
Career
Wool defeated Republican Representative Pete Higgins in 2014, picking up his seat for the Democratic minority.[1]
In 2017, Wool was responsible for pushing legislation through the Alaska House of Representatives removed barriers to the use of ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Alaska requested by ride sharing companies.[2]
Personal life
Wool is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He lived in Fairbanks with his wife (since 2002) Kate and their two daughters, before moving back to Massachusetts. [3][4]
