PAUL A. BAUER JR.

6244 Eastwood Court

Anchorage, Alaska 99504
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OBJECTIVE: Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorages communities its businesses and peoples will be first before my own self interests. Im asking you to
believe in my ability, spirit and tenacity to make Anchorage an exceptional city of the North.
Forty years in leadership, management and supervisory positions working with diverse groups of people.
Advocate for making a comprehensive change aimed at growing Anchorages tourism economy. Work to
achieve the All-American City status again and be a proponent for a limited open and transparent government
that communicates and works together in solving our big city issues. Honor the peoples wishes!
A conservative that is respected for his integrity, passion, commitment and vision that will put Anchorage First!

Paul Bauer is a forthright conservative who is not afraid to stand alone or to

take on contentious issues. -- ADN Opinion; Our View, March 29, 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Assembly Member
Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

2005-2008

Elected to the Anchorage Assembly to represent the citizens of the East District. Worked
across ideological boundaries to develop craft and pass legislative actions, bills, and
amendments to best serve Anchorage and the East District community during Mayor Mark
Begichs administration.

BUDGET and TAXES. Co-Chair Assembly Budget and Finance Committee

o One of two Assembly Members to vote against Mayor
Begichs 2006 final budget proposal
o Proposed to add staff to the Assembly members from a
proposed $3 million reduction of taxpayers contributions to
fund non-profit agencies to challenge the Mayors budgetary
agenda
o Voted against the extremely excessive 2006 Anchorage
School District Budget
o Opposed new facility for ML&P that included an employee
health gym and other non-essential amenities costing an
additional $3-5 million taxpayer burden

PUBLIC SAFETY
o Drafted resolution to rescind the 2003 Assembly resolution that made Anchorage a
sanctuary city for illegal immigrants
o As Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, pushed the administration to continue efforts
to make local gangs in Anchorage a top priority for our police
o Drafted ordinance requiring a $1000 fine for those caught driving without insurance, but
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forgive those who forgot to carry their proof and avoid their cars being impounded
Co-sponsored the ordinance to add a Chapter for creating authority and procedures for
Domestic Violence Fatality Review
Drafted ordinance to limit drug ingredients in the making of METHAMPHETAMINE

ROADS and DEVELOPMENT

o Supported the Long Range Transportation Plan to take out language that enhanced public
transportation as a priority
o Fought against the $5 million Lake Otis-Tudor pedestrian
improvements as wasteful spending of taxpayers dollars until the
Bragaw-Elmore St extension was finished for re-evaluation
o Stanch supporter to revise the very restrictive Sign Ordinance in
the favor of businesss to market and advertise themselves more
freely
o Co-sponsored Ordinance to specify use of stop work orders in the
enforcement of subdivision agreements and the right to appeal
o Worked to help Wal-Mart acquire a rezone of their residential lot
to build a store in East Anchorage adjacent to their industrial zoned lot
o Supported $1.5 million for the first step development of the CREEKSIDE TOWN CENTER
PROJECT

EDUCATION and COMMUNITY

o No Smoking Ordinance: proposed several amendments to the citys new smoking ban that
would allow smoke shop businesses and private clubs to be exempt from the ban
o Oversaw the citys plans to acquire new land for future schools
o Halted a drive by Assembly members to require bicycle helmets for adults by successfully
changing the proposed ordinance that required helmets for children under 16.

CRONYISM and CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

o Defeated the re-appointment of a UAA Ethics Professor for the
MOA Ethics Board, a Mayor Begich financial supporter in violation
of the citys Ethics Code
o Drafted ordinance that banned city lobbyist with felony convictions
under ten years to preform lobbying work with the city (Bill BobrickTom Anderson corruption case)
o Naming Ordinance. Revised the citys process for naming roads and public facilities,
allowing for more public input and providing for name selection criterias
o Aggressively challenged Mayor Begichs wasteful spending for developing the $34 million E
Street renovation project adjacent to his wife and familys business with heated sidewalks
and other amenities

HIGHLIGHTS OF ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE & COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Chairman Public Safety

Chairman Education (ASD)
Chairman Municipal Audit
Co-Chair Budget & Finance
Co-Chair Ethics
Co-Chair Elections

Campaign Manager
Alaska Republican Party Primary

2010

Successful contribution in the attainment of then unknown U.S. Senate candidate to win the ARP Primary
against an incumbent U.S. Senator.

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District Party Chairman

Alaska Republican Party, Anchorage, Alaska

2004-2008

Elected by the District to serve and provide general supervision over the organization and other affairs of the
within the district,

Successfully organized and operated a multi-District 2005 Presidential Straw Poll voting station in
which several hundred participants voted from Eagle River and East Anchorage

Campaign Volunteer Ramona Barnes 1990s and several District Candidates

Anchorage, Alaska

1997-2008

ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Business Operations & Branch Manager
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Operate profitable enterprise for a national company for over 14 years

Work with major airlines and food service catering
Provide business solutions and security

Commandant of Alaska National Guard Alaska Military Youth Academy

Camp Carroll, Alaska

2001-current

1996-1997

Developed new State of Alaska Position Descriptions(PDs) for

entire staff
Developed model training and development plan for 16-18 year old
youth-at-risk
Collected, organized & published client and staff information and
procedure manual
Conducted briefings and tours to public officials
Mediated and arbitrated disputes between client to client, client to staff and client to guardians

Assistant Camp Manager

Seward Military Recreation Camp, Seward, Alaska

1994

Developed a new database and reporting procedures on sport fish

catches for AKF&G
Provided exceptional quality customer service that increased a
repeat customer base
Conducted briefing and tour to the Assistant Secretary of Defense
and senior high-ranking military officers.

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Military Leader & Trainer

U.S. Army (Retired)

1973-1995

Positions and scope of responsibilities: combat infantry paratrooper for 12

years, ROTC instructor 4 years, military intelligence for 3 years and various
leader positions responsible for up to 220 employees health, welfare and
training
Served Cold War: Vietnam Era & West-East Berlin, East (Soviet-Occupied)
Germany

HIGHLIGHTS OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND AWARDS:

Meritorious Service Medals, 2nd award with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Commendation Medals, 3rd award with Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster
Berlin Occupation Medal
Master Parachutist and Aircraft Crewman (Helicopter) Badges
National Defense Service Medal 2nd Award w/Bronze star
(Vietnam/Persian Gulf War)
Frontline leader (Infantry) paratrooper and employee (soldier) trainer
and manager - 12 years
Trainer and instructor for new military employees and college
students 6 years
Military Intelligence positions East Berlin and Alaska - 3 years

EDUCATION:

Graduate, University of Alaska, Anchorage 1997

Emphasis in political science and justice
Mentor trained in working with At-Risk youth, Alaska National Guard Youth Challenge Program
Gangs: Gang Awareness, National Guard Youth Enrichment Program
Graduate of various U.S. Army leadership academies

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER WORK:

Chamber of Commerces, Crime Prevention Committee 1997-98

Action coordinator for the following community service projects:

1996-1997 Mayors Marathon
1995-1997 Heart Run
5th Avenue Mall Wolf Exhibit
1996 Fur Rendezvous
1995 Fairview cleanup
Annual Arctic Valley Run 1995-1996
Family Support Group manager
Combined Federal Campaign(CFC) precinct manager
Faculty Advisor for Fencing Club, Siena College, 1988-90
Ranger Challenge faculty coach and advisor, Siena College, 1986-1990
District political party delegate 1994 and 1996
Support of the German-American Volksfest Aug 1981
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HIGHLIGHTS OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITY & LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Commissioner, Mayors Public Facilities Advisory Commission

President, University Community Council
Member, Chamber of Commerce, Crime Prevention & Safety Committee
Member, Chamber of Commerce, Municipal Committee
Court Observer, Victims for Justice
Red Light Program, Anchorage Police
Graduate, Anchorage Police Department Citizens Academy

AFFILIATIONS, PAST AND PRESENT

NRA - National Rifle Association; Legion of Honor nomination

VFW - Veterans of Foreign War; Life Member
American Legion, over 15 years
Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 904, Alaska
Alaska Moose Federation, Director
LEAA - Law Enforcement Alliance of America; Field Representative
NASE - National Association of Self-Employed member
NAIS - National Association of Investigative Specialist member
NFLA - National Federation of Legal Assistants member
Victims for Justice , Court Watcher
Ducks Unlimited Sliver Sponsor
Golden Key National Honor Society-UAA

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