Jamie Allard Explained

Jamie Allard
Office:Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
Predecessor:Chris Tuck (redistricting)
Termstart:January 17, 2023
Party:Republican
Constituency:23rd district
Office1:Member of the Anchorage Assembly from Seat C
Term Start1:April 2020
Term End1:January 17, 2023
Predecessor1:Fred Dyson
Successor1:Robin Dern
Residence:Eagle River, Anchorage

Jamie del Fierro Allard (born 1971) is an American politician from Alaska serving as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2023 representing District 23[1] which covers an area East of Anchorage.[2] Allard is a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the Anchorage Assembly.[3]

Personal life

Allard has Chilean ancestry.[4] Her father, Jose del Fierro, was a resident of Santiago who emigrated to the United States in 1958.

Political Career

Municipality of AnchorageAs a member of the Anchorage Assembly, Allard defended Nazi slogans on license plates, citing free speech, which sparked widespread backlash. This resulted in her removal from the Alaska Human Rights Commission by Governor Mike Dunleavy.[5]

Her opposition to COVID-19 measures, like mask mandates, further polarized public opinion. These actions led to a recall effort by Anchorage residents in 2021,[6] citing her controversial statements and perceived failure to represent constituents. The recall did not gather enough signatures to move forward.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Member/Detail/33?code=alr
  2. Web site: Jamie Allard . 2024-01-25 . Ballotpedia . en.
  3. Web site: December 2, 2021 . Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard will run for state House . 2024-01-25 . Anchorage Daily News . en.
  4. Web site: Downing . Suzanne . 2021-02-26 . Alaskan of the Year: Jamie Allard, Assemblywoman . 2024-01-25 . Must Read Alaska . en-US.
  5. News: George . Kavitha . Anchorage Assembly considers ethics review for member who defended Nazi license plates . 29 May 2024 . Alaska Public Media . Alaska Public Media.
  6. News: Goodykoontz . Emily . Recall petition against Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard approved by city clerk . 29 May 2024 . Anchorage Daily News . November 18, 2021.
  7. News: Hughes . Zachariah . Effort to recall Jamie Allard from Anchorage Assembly fails to gather enough signatures . 29 May 2024 . Anchorage Daily News . January 20, 2022.