John Joe Cowdery (February 11, 1930 – July 13, 2013) was a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, representing the O District from 2001 through 2008. He was previously a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1982 through 1984, and from 1997 through 2000.[2]
John J. Cowdery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the O (previously I) district | |
| In office January 2001 – January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Sean Parnell |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Meyer |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 1997 – January 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sean Parnell |
| Succeeded by | Lesil McGuire |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office January 1983 – January 1985 Serving with Sam Pestinger[1] | |
| Preceded by | none - newly created district (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Pettyjohn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joe Cowdery February 11, 1930 Near Adrian, Missouri |
| Died | July 13, 2013 (aged 83) Anchorage, Alaska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Juanita |
| Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Profession | Contractor |
Corruption
editIn 2008 Cowdery was indicted on charges of conspiracy and bribery for his actions in attempting to bribe another senator, Donny Olsen, to support a proposal, favored by executives in Alaska's oil industry, concerning oil leases and petroleum production taxes. Olson was the only Democratic legislator known to have been offered an illegal bribe, and the only officeholder who turned it down.[3][4]
In 2009 Cowdery was sentenced to six months in home confinement and fined $25,000.[5]
In January 2008, in poor health and under investigation, he indicated that he would decline to file for reelection.[6]
Personal life
editOriginally from Adrian, Missouri, he and his wife Juanita had one child.[7] He died July 13, 2013, at the age of 83.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Urban legislative districts in Alaska at the time were two-member districts with designated seats A and B. Cowdery held Seat A.
- ^ News and Information from Alaska State Representative John Cowdery
- ^ Cowdery indicted on corruption charges | John Cowdery | ADN.com Archived 2013-02-04 at the Wayback Machine [dead link]
- ^ Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs (September 15, 2014). "Former Alaska State Senator Sentenced on Public Corruption Charges". justice.gov.
- ^ Mauer, Richard Cowdery gets 6 months home confinement Archived 2013-09-22 at the Wayback Machine Anchorage Daily News, 10 March 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2013
- ^ Cowdery will not seek re-election Archived 2015-12-08 at the Wayback Machine, Juneau Empire, Associated Press, January 4, 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ John Cowdery's Political Summary - Project Vote Smart
- ^ John Cowdery, Former Alaska Lawmaker, Dies at the Age of 83 - ktuu.com Archived 2013-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
External links
edit- Alaska State Legislature - Senator John Cowdery Archived 2008-09-14 at the Wayback Machine official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John Cowdery (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - John J Cowdery
- John Cowdery at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature