Representative Ben Grussendorf
Member: House Finance Committee
District 2 - Democrat
Elected to the House 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998Date/Place of Birth: 2/23/42; Grand Rapids, MN
Occupation: Educator/Writer
Spouse: Karen
Children: Tim, Karla (adults)
Residency in Alaska: Sitka, 1967-present
Education: High School - Grand Rapids, MN College - University of Minnesota, B.A. Post Graduate - University of Minnesota, M.A., Washington State University
Political and Government Positions: State Representative, 1981-present; Speaker (3 terms); Chair, Rules Committee; Member, Finance Committee (3 terms); Member, Special Committee on Fisheries; Alaska Municipal League Legislative Committee (6 years); Mayor, City & Borough of Sitka (2 terms); President, Alaska Conference of Mayors (2 terms); Assembly Mamber, City & Borough of Sitka (2 terms); Chair, Municipal Finance & Utility Committee; Chair, Sitka Charter Commission
Business and Professional Positions: Instructor (National, State & Local Government/Social Sciences), Sitka High School & Sitka Community College Service Organization(s)
Membership: Lions; Sitka Chamber of Commerce; Alaska Native Brotherhood; Elks; Moose
Special Interests: Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, exploring with the hound, public service
Contact Information for Representative Grussendorf
| Session | Interim |
| House of Representatives | |
| State Capitol, Room 415 | State Capitol, Room 415 |
| Juneau, AK 99801-1182 | Juneau, AK 99801-1182 |
| Phone: (907) 465-3824 | Phone: (907) 465-3824 |
| Fax: (907) 465-3175 | Fax: (907) 465-3175 |
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