Jules Wright (politician)
Jules Wright | |
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Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
In office January 23, 1967 – January 27, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member district |
Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
Personal details | |
Born | Jules Winslow Wright August 21, 1933 Nenana, Alaska |
Died | January 11, 2022 Wasilla, Alaska | (aged 88)
Political party | Republican |
Relatives | Don Wright (brother) Ramy Brooks (grand-nephew) |
Jules Winslow Wright (August 21, 1933 – January 11, 2022) was an American businessman and politician from Alaska.
Early life and private sector
Jules Wright was born in
Political career
Wright became involved with the Fairbanks Native Association around 1963, and served as its president before his election to the
During his tenure, Wright voted against a bill regarding mergers of cities and boroughs that ultimately passed the state house in March 1967.[7] That same month, a bill regarding registration of voters passed the Alaska Senate. Prior to the lower house's vote on the legislation, Wright declared his opposition to it.[8] In April, the state house defeated the voter registration bill, with Wright voting against its passage.[9]
In February 1968, Wright criticized a bill that would define alcoholism as a disease, and protect alcoholics from criminal charges, fearing that its implementation would lead more people to become alcoholics.[10] Later that month, Wright expressed opposition to a bill sponsored by Don Young to establish a statewide grain incentive program.[11]
In 1976, Wright ran for the Alaska Senate as an independent.[12][13] His campaign was significantly financed by his brother Lawrence Wright, also of Tundra Contracting.[14][15] The unsuccessful campaign was subject to a fine of $60 for turning its financial report in late.[16]
In 1984, Wright contested an
Personal life and death
Wright married Marge in 1952 and they had three children: sons Robert and Allen, and daughter Julie Anderson.[18] He spent his later years living in Wasilla, Alaska, where he died on January 11, 2022, at the age of 88.[19]
References
- ^ a b c d Wright, Jules (April 3, 1993). "Jules Wright" (Interview). Interviewed by Walter Newman. Fairbanks Native Association. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Wright's the Politics the Game". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. February 6, 1967. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Capital the dorms". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. February 14, 1966. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Area Candidates In Final Appeals". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. November 7, 1966. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "37 named to land claims task force". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. November 11, 1967. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Don Wright Running For U.S. House". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. August 24, 1968. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Fairbanks Not Affected By Borough Merger Bill". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. March 21, 1967. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Voter Bill In Trouble". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. March 20, 1967. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Area Lawmakers Make Good on Most Bills". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. April 10, 1967. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Alcoholism bill hits criticism". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. February 5, 1968. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Angered at Fairbanks, Rep. Young storms out of committee". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. February 24, 1968. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Several candidates added to state races". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. June 8, 1976. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "[continued from a-1]". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. October 27, 1976. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Split in two". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. June 27, 1966. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Jules Wright". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. October 28, 1976. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Van Bronkhorst, Erin (November 20, 1976). "Candidates face maximum fines". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Legislative fillings listed". Daily Sitka Sentinel. June 20, 1984. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Atwood, Evangeline; DeArmond, Robert N. (1977). Who's Who in Alaskan Politics. Portland: Binford & Mort for the Alaska Historical Commission. p. 109.
- ^ "Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Former Representative Jules Wright". Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
External links
- Jules Wright at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
- Obituary