Picture Archive for Juneau

The pictures on this Blog are just a collection of photos taken of legislators in action in Juneau.


The first picture is of legislators gathering to pay respects to a fallen soldier. From left to right are Senator Gary Stevens, Senate Majority Leader; Senator Ralph Seekins, Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee; and Senator Ben Stevens, President of the Alaska State Senate.

These legislators and former legislators had one thing in common. All of them were in Fairbanks congratulating Senator Donny Olson and his bride, Willow Seay, after the wedding ceremony. From left to right: Senator Hollis French, Senator Ralph Seekins, Senator Tom Wagoner, Representative Bill Stoltze, groom Senator Donny Olson, former Senator Pete Kelly, Representative John Coghill, former Senator Al Adams, and former Representative Bud Fate.

Who wouldn't pay to have the opportunity to have a shot at the governor. Governor Murkowski lined up with his wife, Nancy, at the Fairbanks Public Health Center last fall to get the first flu shots of the season in Alaska.

Representative Norman Rokeberg is at his desk in a conversation with a delegation from Japan discussing international trade and the energy demands of the world. Representative Rokeberg is the Rules Chairman of the House.

This picture was taken at a press availability during the 23rd Legislative session when Rep. Pete Kott was speaker. Rep. Norman Rokeberg was Rules Chairman and Rep. Coghill was Majority Leader. Representatives Rokeberg and Coghill retianed their positions in the 24th Legislative Session under Speaker John Harris.

THis is a view of the courtyard next to the Courthouse of the Alaska Supreme Court directly across the street from the Alaska State Capitol. This location, along with the steps of the Capitol, is the site of many rallies and protest marches.

Larry and Pam LaBolle anxiously await the wedding ceremony of Jim Pound and his bride Debbie in 2005. Larry is chief of staff for Rep Richard Foster and Pam is retired from her position as Exec Dir of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce.

We know they are Democrats, but this is such a good picture of father and son looking at Denali Mountain on a fall morning from Talkeetna. Chancey and Eric Croft are a part of Alaska's history whether you agree with their politics or not.

Chancey is a former legislator who is well known for his legal work in the workers compensation field.

Eric has served in the Alaska State House for eight years and has filed a letter of intent to run for governor.

Last year Jim and Debbie Pound were married at the Juneau Yacht Club and the place was packed. Here Linda Hay, then legislative liaison for the governor, congratulates Debbie as Vanessa Tondini, then House Judiciary Committee aide, Representative Bill Thomas and Jim Pound share the moment.

Former Senator Robin Taylor performed the marriage ceremony for Jim and Debbie. Jim Pound was Chief of Staff for Senator Taylor and currently is Chief of Staff for Representative Jay Ramras.

We know people in high places!!!!!!!!

Here's Emily Joslin with none other than the President of the United States. Emily is the daughter of Steve and Debbie Joslin in Delta. Emily got the photo op while in Washington, D.C. with her mom, Debbie, when mom was National Committee Woman for Alaska on the Republican National Committee.