Paul Bauer

Paul Bauer was born in Brooklyn, New York. Bauer served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1995. He earned a degree from Siena College in 1990. He earned an associate degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 1997, and attended the university for undergraduate study. Bauer's career experience includes working as a contract employment education facilitator with the U.S. Department of Labor and as a manager with the Alaska Military Youth Academy. Bauer has served as a representative with the Anchorage Assembly, as a mayor's commissioner with the Public Facilities Advisory Commission. He has served as a director with the Alaska Moose Federation and with the Alaska Military History Museum Board. Bauer has been affiliated with the National Rifle Association, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, with the Museum of the U.S. Army as a founding sponsor, and with the American Legion.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a 32 year Alaska and war veteran with Berlin Occupation duty, master parachutist and ROTC instructor qualified. Facilitator certified with U.S. DOL TAPS. My political background has been an Assembly Member, Community Council President and Secretary, and Commissioner on the Mayor’s Public Facilities Advisory Board Business and professional positions: Employment Facilitator, Commandant AMYA, Business Airline Catering Security and Operations Manager, Director Alaska Moose Federation.

My youthful years nurtured in a mega city by a single parent, only child, attending both private, public schools, and city college. A diverse background living and working in many regions of the U.S., Europe, and Pacific areas. Well versed in cultural environments and use of various current technologies.

I am a well-rounded person working through adversity giving me strength, determination, and resilience in successfully helping those in need and solving matters.

Service has been my life experience: the military, my family, my local community, and the Municipal Assembly. The choice to live in Anchorage after my military retirement was my choice and I have no regrets. Two sons not only lived in Anchorage but also had the challenge of the lifestyle of Fairbanks. They both now have moved to the Lower 48 establishing their careers, blessed with two grandsons.

Alaska is where for the last 33 years I have continued to strive and serve my community with passion and integrity.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Experienced with many years of serviceHonest and caring humilityWell-rounded with interpersonal skills and abilities

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My number one interest is helping with a long-term fiscal plan. Health care, education, business development, and election integrity. Save the Permeant Fund Dividend.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I as born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Queens as an only child by my Fathe, attended both Parochial and Public Schools in New York State. I graduated HS early at 17, attended CUNY Queensborough College, continuing my HS sport of taking part in city-wide college wrestling matches.

Still at 17, I had the urge as a thrill-seeker, went on to serve my country for several years as a combat paratrooper, leader, trainer, instructor, and senior advisor. My greatest achievements was serving during the Cold War in West Berlin and working in the East to gather intelligence on our nation's largest enemies, the Soviet Union and East German Army's, and the caring for the health and welfare ofmy employees under me throughout his career.

I have a cumulative 30 years of service to my nation and community, 20 years privite sector business and 9 years training and education experience.

Together with my JHS girlfriend and wife of 45-years, raised two boys to the end of their education in Anchorage, Alaska. I have two grandchildren and three Sled dogs.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Budgeting: Fiscal conservative: low taxes, reduce government spending, and minimal government debt. Free trade, deregulation of the economy, lower taxes and privatization of non-core functions.Education: Emphasis on employment education strategies and fundamentals,, fairness in the workplace and hiring. Everyone deserves a second chance. Supporter to increase vocational training throughout the State.Protect the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), is the people's money. The PFD should be paid in full to help support our local consumer economy. PFD should not be disguised as a TAX. I support transparency.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Alaska's Criminal Justice system, Budget and Finance, Businesses and Non-Profit organizations, Secondary and higher education system. These policy areas are all tied in for future development of the State that I want to be part of enacting good policy.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Thirteen Days (2000), The Queen (2006), and High Noon (1952).

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, integrity, independance, fairness and competence.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My extreme ability to try to be honest, transparent, and as an active listener, use my intutive ability and talent to understand my community and peoples needs.

My Assessments measured me high as a thrill-seeking, calm, regimented, open-minded with high integrity, high responsibility, high coachability, high positivity and high aggression control.

I have the local government and community experience.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Constituent representation, introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A highly rated community problem solver and actitivst for my District and East Anchorage.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I played a significant part in the Cold War, living in West Berlin for 4-years and working the other side of the Wall in the Soviet sector of East Berlin. The purposes for enforcing the United States rights to the freedom of movement according to Status of Forces Occupation agreements after World War II and collection of strategic information on military movements and activity.

My second child was born in West Berlin.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

The U.S. Army as a combat master parachutist , leader, manager, trainer, instructor, intelligence collector and Senior Advisor to Department managers for 22 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Law and investigative books. Law and order and techniques to find the truth and be a problem solver.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

A cross between James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Thrilling and investigative.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Always being a high achiever in what I do in living and working. I tend to always try to be selfless, compassionate and have some recognition for what I accomplish to do for others and my family.

It was tough and challenging being an only child with a single parent. I always strive to keep my family together.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The Representatives are the closest to the people in the District. Senators act on behalf of the State in long term goals and are limited by pressures of the people to make quick decisions.

It is essential to have the perspectives of both legislative bodies.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, a working knowledge is very helpful.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Economic recovery from the COIV-19 crsis, research and development of finding a new industry to replace or add to our current energy resources. Developing an education system that empsiszes vocational and trade occupations beneficial to Alaska. Keeping radical extremists from the Lower48 from disrupting our culture and way of life.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Transparency, honesty and good ethical behaviors.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, but still maintain their politcal party platforms. Common goals and focus are important for our State to have.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Fair and equal drawing of the Districts boundaries as proposed by a select committee of experienced individuals.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Legislative Budget and Audit Committee

House Finance

House Rules

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I do appreciate Senator Ted Stevens on how he worked with Alaska First and Mayor Mystrom for his marketing and city of lights intuitive.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No, I will rather be close to my District constituents where I can be most helpful.