Jamie Allard
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Jamie Allard | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Tuck (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 23rd district |
| Member of the Anchorage Assembly from Seat C | |
| In office April 2020 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Dyson |
| Succeeded by | Robin Dern |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Eagle River, Anchorage |
Jamie del Fierro Allard (born 1971) is an American politician from Alaska serving as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2023 representing District 23[1] which covers an area East of Anchorage.[2] Allard is a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the Anchorage Assembly.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Allard has Chilean ancestry.[4] Her father, Jose del Fierro, was a resident of Santiago who emigrated to the United States in 1958. Her mother is an Italian immigrant.
Political career
[edit]- Municipality of Anchorage
As a member of the Anchorage Assembly, Allard commented on the ridiculous criticism of the German word "fuhrer" on a license plate, citing free speech and the fact that it is the German word for "leader," which sparked backlash from political adversaries. This led to her removal from the Alaska Human Rights Commission by Governor Mike Dunleavy.[5]
Her opposition to COVID-19 measures, like mask mandates, further polarized public opinion in the liberal areas outside her district, but her views were accepted by her constituents. These actions led to a recall effort by Anchorage residents in 2021,[6] citing her controversial statements and perceived failure to represent constituents. The recall did not gather enough signatures to move forward.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ [1], Alaska State Legislature.
- ^ "Jamie Allard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard will run for state House". Anchorage Daily News. December 2, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (2021-02-26). "Alaskan of the Year: Jamie Allard, Assemblywoman". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ George, Kavitha. "Anchorage Assembly considers ethics review for member who defended Nazi license plates". Alaska Public Media. Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Goodykoontz, Emily (November 18, 2021). "Recall petition against Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard approved by city clerk". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Zachariah (January 20, 2022). "Effort to recall Jamie Allard from Anchorage Assembly fails to gather enough signatures". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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