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'''Sarah Palin''' is [[governor]] of Alaska.  She is the youngest person to hold this honor as well as the first woman to do so in the state's history.

'''Sarah Palin''' is [[governor]] of Alaska.  She is the youngest person to hold this honor as well as the first woman to do so in the state's history.

Sarah's [[parent]]s arrived in [[Alaska]] in 1964 to [[teach]] [[school]] in [[Skagway]].

Sarah's parents arrived in [[Alaska]] in 1964 to teach [[school]] in [[Skagway]].

After moving to the Valley and graduating from [[Wasilla High]], Sarah earned her [[Journalism]] [[degree]] from the [[University of Idaho]]. She worked in [[media]] and the [[utility industry]] before beginning her [[public service]] 14 years ago.

After moving to the Valley and graduating from [[Wasilla High]], Sarah earned her [[Journalism]] [[degree]] from the [[University of Idaho]]. She worked in [[media]] and the utility industry before beginning her public service 14 years ago.

Sarah was elected to two terms on the [[Wasilla City Council]], and then two terms as the [[Mayor]] / [[Manager]] of Alaska's fastest growing [[community]]. During her tenure as Mayor she reduced [[property tax]] levels while increasing [[services]] and made Wasilla a [[business friendly environment]] drawing in new industry. The responsibility of managing dozens of [[employee]]s including a growing [[police department]] and [[public works department]], and overseeing the multimillion dollar capital and operating [[budget]]s provided her with hands-on, 21st Century relevant [[administrative]] experience. Sarah's demonstrated [[leadership]] was also recognized when she was elected by her mayoral peers as President of the [[Alaska Conference of Mayors]]. In this role, she worked with [[local]], [[state]] and [[federal]] [[official]]s to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities.

Sarah was elected to two terms on the [[Wasilla City Council]], and then two terms as the [[Mayor]] / Manager of Alaska's fastest growing community. During her tenure as Mayor she reduced [[property tax]] levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment drawing in new industry. The responsibility of managing dozens of [[employee]]s including a growing [[police]] department and [[public works department]], and overseeing the multi million dollar capital and operating [[budget]]s provided her with hands-on, 21st Century relevant administrative experience. Sarah's demonstrated [[leadership]] was also recognized when she was elected by her mayoral peers as President of the [[Alaska Conference of Mayors]]. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities.

Sarah served as [[Chairman]] of [[Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission]], which regulates Alaska's most [[valuable]] [[non-renewable]] [[resource]]s: [[oil]] and [[gas]]. She also served on the [[Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission]]. Sarah was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40", Alaska's Public Works "[[Person of the Year]]", and was recently inducted into the [[Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society]] at [[Alaska Pacific University]].

Sarah served as chairman of [[Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission]], which regulates Alaska's most valuable [[non-renewable energy|non-renewable]] resources: [[oil]] and [[gasoline|gas]]. She also served on the [[Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission]]. Sarah was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40", Alaska's Public Works "Person of the Year", and was recently inducted into the [[Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society]] at [[Alaska Pacific University]].

[[Married]] to the three-time [[champion]] of the world's longest [[snowmachine race]] ([[the Iron Dog]]), Sarah's [[husband]] is also a [[lifelong]] Alaskan and is a [[production operator]] on the [[North Slope]]. Todd and Sarah [[commercial fish]] together in [[Bristol Bay]], being joined at their sites with their kids: Track, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. The state's [[Alaska Native]] [[heritage]] plays an important role in the life of this [[family]].

[[Married]] to the three-time champion of the world's longest [[snowmobile]] race ([[the Iron Dog]]), Sarah's husband is also a lifelong Alaskan and is a production operator on the North Slope. Todd and Sarah commercial fish together in [[Bristol Bay]], being joined at their sites with their kids: Track, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. The state's [[Alaska Native]] heritage plays an important role in the life of this family.

Sarah has served on numerous boards and [[commission]]s throughout the State, and stays active as a [[marathon runner]], [[sports team mom]], [[hockey manager]] and [[school volunteer]].

Sarah has served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the State, and stays active as a [[marathon]] runner, sports team mom, [[hockey]] manager and school volunteer.

Sarah's a lifetime member of the [[NRA]] and enjoys [[hunting]], [[fishing]], [[Alaska history]], and all that Alaska's great [[outdoors]] has to offer. <ref>http://gov.state.ak.us/bio.php Alaska Governor Sarah Palin</ref>

Sarah's a lifetime member of the [[NRA]] and enjoys [[hunting]], [[fishing]], [[Alaska history]], and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer. <ref>http://gov.state.ak.us/bio.php Alaska Governor Sarah Palin</ref>

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