Charisse Millett
Charisse Millett | |
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| Minority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Tuck |
| Succeeded by | Lance Pruitt |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 19, 2009 – January 15, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Josh Revak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1964 Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Alaska, Anchorage |
Charisse Millett (born February 11, 1964) is a Republican former member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 25th District from 2009 to 2019.[1] In the 29th Legislature, from 2015 to 2016, she was the House Majority Leader. In the 30th Legislature, she served the House Minority Leader. She has also served as co-chair of the Energy Special Committee, and is a member of the Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Fisheries Special Committee, and Armed Services Committee. She also serves on the Administration, Health & Social Services, and Transportation & Public Facilities Finance Subcommittees, for the 26th Legislature.[2] Charisse Millett was a former Alaska State Legislative aide from 2005 to 2007 before being elected into office.[3] In 2018, she was defeated in the Republican primary by Josh Revak.
Personal life
Millett has three children and two grandchildren. She graduated from the Dimond High School in 1981, and attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage from 1981 to 1983.[4]
References
- ^ "Charisse Millett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Charisse Millett's 26th Legislature Information - 26th AK Legislature House Majority". Housemajority.org. April 27, 2011. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ "Rep. Millett's Biography - 26th AK Legislature House Majority". Housemajority.org. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ "The Alaska State Legislature". House.legis.state.ak.us. February 11, 1964. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
External links
- Alaska State House Majority Site
- Alaska State Legislature Biography
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Representative Charisse Millett's Blog
- Charisse Millett at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
- 1964 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century Native American politicians
- 21st-century Native American women
- American fishers
- Inuit politicians
- Inuit women
- Inupiat people
- Living people
- Native American state legislators in Alaska
- Native American women in politics
- Politicians from Anchorage, Alaska
- Politicians from Juneau, Alaska
- Republican Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives
- University of Alaska Anchorage alumni
- Women state legislators in Alaska