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'''Reginald L. "Reggie" Joule, Jr.''' (born July 14, 1952) is a politician in the U.S. state of Alaska. Joule currently serves as [[mayor]] of the [[Northwest Arctic Borough]], having been elected to that position in 2012. He had previously served as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]], representing the 40th District from 1997 to 2012.<ref>http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Reggie_Joule</ref> Before the beginning of the [[26th Alaska State Legislature|26th Legislature]] in January 2008, Joule, along with Democrats [[Bryce Edgmon]] and [[Bob Herron]], began caucusing with the Republicans in the House Majority Caucus. In the House, Joule served as a member of the Finance Committee. He also chaired both the Department of Health & Social Services and Environmental Conservation Finance Subcommittee and serves on the University Of Alaska Finance Subcommittee. He was a member of the Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism and the Joint Committee on Education Funding District Cost Factor for the 27th Legislature.<ref>http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php</ref>
'''Reginald L. "Reggie" Joule, Jr.''' (born July 14, 1952) is a politician in the U.S. state of Alaska. Until recently, Joule served a three-year term as [[mayor]] of the [[Northwest Arctic Borough]], having been elected to that position in 2012. He announced his intention to retire from public service at the end of his term.<ref>[http://www.adn.com/article/20150926/northwest-arctic-borough-mayor-drops-re-election-bid Northwest Arctic Borough Mayor drops reelection bid.], [[The Arctic Sounder]], Carey Restino, September 26, 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2017.</ref>
Joule had previously served as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]], representing the 40th District from 1997 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Reggie_Joule|title = Reggie Joule}}</ref>
==Legislature==
Before the beginning of the [[26th Alaska State Legislature|26th Legislature]] in January 2008, Joule, along with "bush" Democrats [[Bryce Edgmon]] and [[Bob Herron]], began caucusing with the Republicans in the House Majority Caucus. In the House, Joule served as a member of the Finance Committee. He also chaired both the Department of Health & Social Services and Environmental Conservation Finance Subcommittee and served on the University Of Alaska Finance Subcommittee. He was a member of the Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism and the Joint Committee on Education Funding District Cost Factor for the 27th Legislature.<ref>http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php</ref>

==Mayoralty==
While serving as the mayor of the Northwest Arctic Borough, Joule was appointed by [[President Obama]] to the US President's State, Local, Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://polarconnection.org/reggie-joule-task-force|title = Finding the Middle Ground: Reggie Joule and the President's Task Force|date = November 7, 2016}}</ref> In his capacity as mayor, he was happy to welcome the first official and historic visit of the US President to the Alaskan Arctic to see firsthand the impacts of climate change on villages and advocate for local preparations and involvement. He chose to step down after one term and was succeeded by Clement Richards Sr.<ref>[http://www.adn.com/article/20150926/northwest-arctic-borough-mayor-drops-re-election-bid Northwest Arctic Borough Mayor drops reelection bid.], [[The Arctic Sounder]], Carey Restino, September 26, 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1545early_count_puts_richards_in_mayors_seat|title=Early count puts Richards in mayor's seat|author=Restino, Carey|newspaper=[[Alaska Newspapers, Inc.|Arctic Sounder]]|date=November 6, 2015|accessdate=December 4, 2016}}</ref> At present, Joule also serves on the Advisory Board of the UK-based 'Polar Regions' think-tank [[Polar Research and Policy Initiative]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://polarconnection.org/profiles-advisory-bo/mayor-reggie-joule|title=Reggie Joule}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Representative Joule has a wife: Linda, and five children: Lovisa, Reggie III, Angela, Dawn and Puyuk. Joule graduated from Copper Valley High School (a defunct [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]]-run [[boarding school]] in [[Glennallen, Alaska|Glennallen]]) in 1970 and attended the [[University of Alaska Fairbanks]] from 1970–1972.<ref>http://house.legis.state.ak.us/rep.php?id=jou</ref>
Joule has a wife, Linda, and five children: Lovisa, Reggie III, Angela, Dawn and Puyuk. Joule graduated from Copper Valley High School (a defunct [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]]-run [[boarding school]] in [[Glennallen, Alaska|Glennallen]]) in 1970 and attended the [[University of Alaska Fairbanks]] from 1970 to 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://house.legis.state.ak.us/rep.php?id=jou|title=Alaska State Legislature}}</ref>

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Before being elected to office, Joule was a building maintenance and construction contractor.<ref>http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php?p=bio</ref> Joule is also well known as a top competitor in the [[World Eskimo Indian Olympics]]. He is a former [[nalukataq]] (blanket toss) champion, and appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' to discuss the game.<ref>Freedman, Lew (2011). ''Thunder on the Tundra: Football Above the Arctic Circle'', unpaginated. Graphic Arts Books. {{ISBN|9780882408446}}.</ref> As a result of his accomplishments therein, he was inducted into the 2010 class of the [[Alaska Sports Hall of Fame]].


Joule made two appearances on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson]]''. He appeared on August 1, 1973, and again on June 24, 1983. Both appearances were to demonstrate the skills he used in the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.
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Before being elected to office Reggie Joule was a building maintenance and construction contractor.<ref>http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php?p=bio</ref> Reggie Joule is also well known as a top competitor in the [[World Eskimo Indian Olympics]]. As a result of his accomplishments therein, he was inducted into the 2010 class of the [[Alaska Sports Hall of Fame]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Arctic Winter Games]] – Joule participated in the first AWG in 1970 and met his wife there
* [[List of Native American politicians]]
* [[Politics of the United States]]
* [[Politics of the United States]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|1}}


==External links==
==External links==
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** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=89747 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=74393 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=13926 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=20785 2000] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=20658 1998] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=20507 1996] campaign contributions
* [http://100years.akleg.gov/bio.php?id=751 Reggie Joule] at ''100 Years of Alaska's Legislature''
* [http://100years.akleg.gov/bio.php?id=751 Reggie Joule] at ''100 Years of Alaska's Legislature''

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Latest revision as of 02:59, 2 October 2024

Reggie Joule
Joule in 2015
Mayor of
Northwest Arctic Borough
In office
October 2012 – October 2015
Preceded byMartha Whiting
Succeeded byClement Richards Sr.
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
January 13, 1997 – October 2012
Preceded byDon Long
Succeeded byBenjamin Nageak
Personal details
Born (1952-07-14) July 14, 1952 (age 72)
Nome, Alaska
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLinda
ResidenceKotzebue, Alaska
Alma materUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks

Reginald L. "Reggie" Joule, Jr. (born July 14, 1952) is a politician in the U.S. state of Alaska. Until recently, Joule served a three-year term as mayor of the Northwest Arctic Borough, having been elected to that position in 2012. He announced his intention to retire from public service at the end of his term.[1]

Joule had previously served as a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 40th District from 1997 to 2012.[2]

Legislature

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Before the beginning of the 26th Legislature in January 2008, Joule, along with "bush" Democrats Bryce Edgmon and Bob Herron, began caucusing with the Republicans in the House Majority Caucus. In the House, Joule served as a member of the Finance Committee. He also chaired both the Department of Health & Social Services and Environmental Conservation Finance Subcommittee and served on the University Of Alaska Finance Subcommittee. He was a member of the Special Committee on Economic Development, Trade & Tourism and the Joint Committee on Education Funding District Cost Factor for the 27th Legislature.[3]

Mayoralty

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While serving as the mayor of the Northwest Arctic Borough, Joule was appointed by President Obama to the US President's State, Local, Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.[4] In his capacity as mayor, he was happy to welcome the first official and historic visit of the US President to the Alaskan Arctic to see firsthand the impacts of climate change on villages and advocate for local preparations and involvement. He chose to step down after one term and was succeeded by Clement Richards Sr.[5][6] At present, Joule also serves on the Advisory Board of the UK-based 'Polar Regions' think-tank Polar Research and Policy Initiative.[7]

Personal life

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Joule has a wife, Linda, and five children: Lovisa, Reggie III, Angela, Dawn and Puyuk. Joule graduated from Copper Valley High School (a defunct Jesuit-run boarding school in Glennallen) in 1970 and attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 1970 to 1972.[8]

Before being elected to office, Joule was a building maintenance and construction contractor.[9] Joule is also well known as a top competitor in the World Eskimo Indian Olympics. He is a former nalukataq (blanket toss) champion, and appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss the game.[10] As a result of his accomplishments therein, he was inducted into the 2010 class of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.

Joule made two appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He appeared on August 1, 1973, and again on June 24, 1983. Both appearances were to demonstrate the skills he used in the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Northwest Arctic Borough Mayor drops reelection bid., The Arctic Sounder, Carey Restino, September 26, 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Reggie Joule".
  3. ^ http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php
  4. ^ "Finding the Middle Ground: Reggie Joule and the President's Task Force". November 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Northwest Arctic Borough Mayor drops reelection bid., The Arctic Sounder, Carey Restino, September 26, 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  6. ^ Restino, Carey (November 6, 2015). "Early count puts Richards in mayor's seat". Arctic Sounder. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "Reggie Joule".
  8. ^ "Alaska State Legislature".
  9. ^ http://housemajority.org/joule/index.php?p=bio
  10. ^ Freedman, Lew (2011). Thunder on the Tundra: Football Above the Arctic Circle, unpaginated. Graphic Arts Books. ISBN 9780882408446.
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