Pete Petersen (politician)
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Preceded byBob Roses
Succeeded byLance Pruitt (redistricting)
BornDecember 25, 1950
Wyoming, Iowa, U.S.
Pete Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office January 20, 2009 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Roses |
| Succeeded by | Lance Pruitt (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1950 Wyoming, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
| Occupation | Property management, former restaurant owner |
James F. "Pete" Petersen is a former member of the Alaska House of Representatives from District 25 in Northeast Anchorage.[1] He introduced well known bills to outlaw price gouging by Alaska oil refineries[2] and to require health insurance policies to cover treatment for autism.[3] Petersen is a member of the Democratic Party.
Pete Petersen was born in Wyoming, Iowa and grew up on a family farm in rural Iowa. He has lived in Anchorage since 2008; he has owned and operated a pizza and sandwich delivery restaurant in Anchorage for over 15 years. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic.[4]