Jamin Burton
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Jamin Burton (independent) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Burton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jamin Burton was born in Provo, Utah. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2003. He earned a master's degree from University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2008. He earned a Ph.D from William Howard Taft University in 2014. Burton's career experience includes working as an educator and as a small business owner.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 7
Christopher Kurka defeated Jamin Burton in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Kurka (R) | 73.8 | 6,449 | |
| Jamin Burton (Independent) | 25.8 | 2,252 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 41 | ||
| Total votes: 8,742 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 7
Christopher Kurka defeated Lynn Gattis in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 7 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Christopher Kurka | 69.3 | 1,724 | |
| Lynn Gattis | 30.7 | 762 | ||
| Total votes: 2,486 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Yundt (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jamin Burton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a career educator that is motivated to get involved to serve my community. My family and I have lived in the Matsu for more than 16 years. I have a Master's degree from UAA and a Doctoral degree from Taft University. We are facing a fiscal situation that is dire and has not been solved by the status quo politicians. The PFD "tax" is one of the most regressive taxes in the history of our country and we need a new approach. We need to end our total dependence on oil prices. I support a statewide sales tax with significant limitations to help balance the budget and restore our PFD.
In addition to my job as a teacher, I am also a small business owner and very active in the community. My priorities are to balance the budget; fund law enforcement, schools, and infrastructure; reduce crime, especially sexual abuse and domestic violence; restore the PFD; and work for a future that provides opportunity and preserves our freedom.
I enjoy spending time in Alaska's wondrous outdoors.- Reduce our dependence on the price of oil, balance the budget, and restore the PFD.
- Fund law enforcement, schools, and infastructure.
- Reduce sexual assault and domestic violence.
As a career educator, I am obviously passionate about education and its ability to provide stability and promise for the future for all students. Being around students has also helped me to recognize the glaring need to do something about domestic violence and sexual assault. As a community we need to help provide safety and security for of our citizens, especially those that are most vulnerable. These things are critically important, but must be done in a way that is fiscally responsible and provides a solid future for the prosperity and freedom of all in our community.
One of my current heroes is Tim Ballard. He has put his personal security and safety on the line to start an organization called Operation Underground Railroad and has worked to end human trafficking. I would love to follow him because he and his family have sacrificed for what they believe is important. He has been a part of operations, logistics, support, and advocacy in the fight to end slavery, sexual crimes, and human trafficking. He is passionate, tireless, and dedicated to his belief that we can and must do better.
I have frequently examined some historical event or movement and wondered which side I would have been on. During the civil war era, would I have been an abolitionist? During the civil rights movement would I have supported equality? During the American Revolution times would I have sided with the sons of liberty? I am confident that I would have, and I base that answer because today I advocate for ending slavery, all people having equal rights, and protecting freedom. Tim Ballard is one of those key contemporary figures that I try to emulate with my passion, sacrifice, and convictions in supporting these causes.
I have frequently examined some historical event or movement and wondered which side I would have been on. During the civil war era, would I have been an abolitionist? During the civil rights movement would I have supported equality? During the American Revolution times would I have sided with the sons of liberty? I am confident that I would have, and I base that answer because today I advocate for ending slavery, all people having equal rights, and protecting freedom. Tim Ballard is one of those key contemporary figures that I try to emulate with my passion, sacrifice, and convictions in supporting these causes.
President George Washington's Farewell Address.
I believe that a politicians views should be shaped by broad ideals such as freedom, integrity, justice, and responsibility. These foundations should guide and shape specific policy views as details and information are obtained. Debate, reading, critical thinking should help officials to obtain and synthesize information to guide their views, which should not be too rigid. Adherence to a position that was formed with faulty or bad information or based on outdated technology or understanding is not going to lend itself to effective and fair policies. Politicians should represent their ideals and current positions honestly, but be willing to admit error and change too.
Service Oriented
Committed
Loyal
Honest
Dedicated
Hard Working
Honest
They need to do research on the issues and be willing and able to make informed decisions. They need to act with integrity and be consistent with the fundamental ideals that they represent themselves as to their constituents. They need to have a vision for what things should be enacted and know how to communicate these things to the public and to other legislators. Officials need to be willing to compromise to get things done for the benefit of the state; yet, also be willing to stand up for the ideals that are foundational to who they are and who they represent themselves to be.
I would like to provide a fiscal situation where the state can continue to provide essential services without being totally reliant on excise taxes, especially oil.
The first major world event that I remember was probably the Exxon Valdez oil spill. I was 9 at the time. I think that I first saw it in a National Geographic magazine. I remember the pictures of wildlife coated in oil, the pictures of Alaska's beautiful wilderness, and the efforts to clean up the mess. At the time I had no idea I would one day move to Alaska.
I also vividly remember when Iraq invaded Kuwait the following year when I was 10. I remember asking my 5th grade teacher what we would do if soldiers attacked us at school, and had no concept of the distance between Iraq and our school in Utah.
I also vividly remember when Iraq invaded Kuwait the following year when I was 10. I remember asking my 5th grade teacher what we would do if soldiers attacked us at school, and had no concept of the distance between Iraq and our school in Utah.
My very first job was working at Wendy's in Salt Lake City. I think I worked there for most of my sophomore year of high school. I continued to work in the food and hospitality industries until I graduated from college.
Les Miserables - It is so broad and deep in themes. It covers everything including economics, war, love, freedoms, justice, betrayal, scandal, religion, freedom, sacrifice, honor, loyalty, friendship, greed, exploitation, mercy, justice, politics, and redemption. It is beautifully written, and the musical brings it to life.
Georgi La Forge: being the chief engineer of a ship traveling through the galaxy discovering new things and experiencing different cultures would keep me interested for several life times and would benefit others at the same time.
Right Hand Man from Hamilton
I have been blessed to have relatively stable finances, family, and health. One of the things that is a challenge for me personally is striking a balance between my personal life, family, career, and community service. I want to do more in all areas but there is only so much time and energy to go around. Trying to prioritize and keep these things in balance takes consistent reflection and prioritization.
The number of senators is half that of the representatives. This concentrates more power in the hands of the senators and is reflected in the fact that they have longer terms and represent a greater number of constituents. This makes that house of representatives more nimble and responsive and the senate more stable and provides some balance to the legislature.
Yes, to some extent. Knowing the process and rules for how to run for office, how to write effective pieces of legislation, and how to get bills through the process and become law is useful. Institutional knowledge helps things run smoothly and gets things done. However, disruption is also key to growth. New perspectives and people willing to take risks also challenges the status quo and keeps things from becoming stagnate. Both are important to effective organizations and governance is no different.
I think that Alaska is facing an immediate fiscal crisis because of our reliance on the price of oil, which is volatile. This over reliance has created a fiscal situation with is untenable and needs immediate redress. We need to diversify our revenue streams and provide stability for future growth and investment.
I believe that the governor and the legislature should be working together to provide for the security and future of the state. In a perfect world all parties involved would see a clear course of action that leads to security, freedom, and opportunity for everyone. In the real world though, there are conflicting ideas of what should be done and how to do it. The governor has the responsibility to provide a check on the legislature and vice-versa. They need to work together but still stand up for their constituents and the vision of what they campaigned on. This necessitates compromise and consensus building through dynamic leadership and communicating a vision.
Yes. No one can accomplish what they want in government alone. In order to be effective you need to find like minded colleagues to help write legislation and move it forward. This helps craft better legislation and helps mitigate unintended consequences. It also helps find compromises and solutions that blend together different points of view.
I do not support gerrymandering. I support basic common sense approaches that take into account current geography and communities and groups them as districts as equally as possible.
I would love to be on the education committee. That is my greatest level of expertise and I feel that my talents and experience would be put to the greatest use on this committee. I would also enjoy serving on the health and social services committee or the judiciary committee. These would give me a chance to advocate for effective policies and changes to help the vulnerable in our state community.
As a non-affiliated candidate I view this as an unlikely possibility, but would not be opposed if an opportunity were to present itself.
I would love to be on the local school board some day, after I retire from education.
I have heard many stories from people that have been victims of sexual abuse. While I am not comfortable sharing any of these details, they have shaped my desire to be an advocate for victims and for prevention. This is a plague that should not be part of our society.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2020
Current members of the Alaska House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Bryce Edgmon
Majority Leader:Dan Saddler
Minority Leader:Calvin Schrage
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Ky Holland (N)
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Jamie Allard (R)
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Kevin McCabe (R)
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Ashley Carrick (D)
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