Sharon Cissna

Sharon Cissna DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Sharon CissnaDEMDemocrat American politician
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AKResidence (state)

Sharon Marie Cissna (born April 5, 1942) is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District from 1999 to 2013.

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Campaign Funding

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$19,660
Total Raised
$24,388
Total Spent
$0
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 1) View All Industries
99%
Retired$250
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education7 - 7 of 5
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Certified
1999
Alaska Pacific University
MS
1992
University of Alaska Anchorage
BA
1972
University of Washington
Attended
1964 - 1967
Knapp Business College
Attended
1962
Past Positions1 - 16 of 16
Chair
Airport Heights Community Council
1997 - 1999
Former President
Airport Heights Community Council
Representative
Commander
Legislative Squadron, Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol
2005 - Current
Lieutenant Colonel
Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol
2005 - Current
Consultant
Mental Health Therapist, SOLUTIONS, Family/Individual Counseling
1994 - 1998
Home Based Mental Health Counselor
Hope Cottages
1995 - 1998
Owner
Mental Health Therapist, SOLUTIONS, Family/Individual Counseling
1994 - 1998
Legislative Aide
Alaska State Legislature
1971
Legislative Aide
Alaska State Legislature
1973
Legislative Aide
Alaska State Legislature
1995
Counselor
Family Treatment Homes
1993 - 1994
Supervisor
Family Treatment Homes
1993 - 1994
Counselor
South Central Foundation Traditional Healing
1991 - 1992
Operator
PS Publication Services
1972 - Current
Owner
PS Publication Services
1972 - Current
Other Experience1 - 30 of 30
Member
American Public Health Association
2003 - Current
Board Member
Anchorage Citizens Coalition
2002 - Current
Board Member
Booth Memorial Homes
2002 - Current
Member
Academy Health
2002 - Current
Co-Chair
Alaska Voters for an Open Primary
1996 - 2002
Member
Health and Social Services Committee, National Conference of State Legislators
2000 - Current
Member
Business and Professional Women
1999 - Current
Board Member
Alaska State Legislative Aide
1971
Board Member
Alaska State Legislative Aide
1973
Board Member
Alaska State Legislative Aide
1995
Board Member
Word Wide Design Incorporated
1994 - Current
Member
Alaska Pacific University Alumni Association
1993 - Current
Chair
Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board
1983 - 1985
Member
University of Alaska Anchorage Alumni Association
1980 - Current
Member
Women League of Women Voters
Member
University of Alaska Anchorage Alumni Association
Member
Alaska Press
Member
Airport Heights Parent Teacher Association
Member
Airport Heights Community Patrol
Member
Alaska Toastmasters
President
Airport Heights Community Patrol
Vice President
Airport Heights Parent Teacher Association
Co-Chair
Legislative Health Caucus
2004
Coordinator
Affordable Health Working Group
2001 - 2004
Coordinator
Affordable Health Insurance Workgroup
2001 - Current
Coordinator
API Summit
2000
Co-Chair
Conservatives on the Budget Forums-Legislature
1999
Co-Chair
Conversations on the State Budget
1999
Chair
Chugach State Park Ad Hoc Committee Park Founders
1969 - 1971
Member
Anchorage Comprehensive Plan Citizens' Task Force
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