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Kurt Olson

Kurt Olson

American politician (1948–2023)

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]

Quick Facts Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 30th district, Preceded by ...

Personal life and death

Olson 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

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    "Kurt Olson".
  2. [2]
    "House Majority Profile". Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  3. [3]
    "Olson biography". Archived from the original on January 18, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  4. [4]
    "Alaska State Legislature".
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    Governor Dunleavy Mourns Passing of Former Kenai Peninsula Legislator Kurt Olson
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    Rep. Kurt Olson, 1948-2023
  7. [7]
    Kurt Olson Obituary


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