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Janet J. Miller (Politician)

Janet J. Miller (R) served two terms in the Idaho State Legislature's House of Representatives while representing District 17's House Seat B from 2002-2006 before losing the general election to Democratic challenger Susan Chew who has since served four consecutive terms and remains the presently sitting incumbent.


Janet J. Miller
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 17B district
In office
2002–2006
Preceded byRuby R. Stone
Succeeded bySusan Chew
Personal details
BornSalt Lake City, Utah
DiedMarch 23, 2007
Boise, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDonald B. Miller
ResidenceBoise, Idaho
Alma materUniversity of Utah
ProfessionEducator, Entrepreneur

Political Career

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Past President of Idaho Federation of Republican Women[1]

Voted to raise Idaho Minimum wage in 2006 from $5.15 to $6.15 an hour to comply with Federal minimum wage.[2]

Wanted to extend Idaho Legislature terms for both the House and Senate to 4 years from 2, t failed.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Popkey, Dan. “Idaho Suffers When It Loses Its Women Leaders.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2006, p. 02. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/11561863EB686188. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.
  2. ^ Staff writer, Tom Greene. “Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Dies in Committee Opponents Say Change Would Harm Those It Was Trying to Help.” Coeur D'Alene Press, The (ID), 2006, p. A010. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/110D0A1CE462F285. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.
  3. ^ Gamache, Shawna. “Proposal Would Create Staggered 4-Year Terms for Idaho Legislators.” Idaho Statesman, The (Boise, ID), 2006, p. 01. America's News, infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&docref=news/10F7E11D0674E0B8. Accessed 15 Aug. 2021.
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