George Jacko facts for kids

George Jacko Jr., born on December 14, 1959, is an American politician from the state of Alaska. He grew up in Pedro Bay, Alaska, a small community. He was the first lawmaker from the villages around Iliamna Lake to serve in the Alaska Legislature.

Jacko is a member of the Democratic Party. This means he belongs to one of the major political groups in the United States. He served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1989 to 1993. After that, he was a member of the Alaska Senate from 1993 to 1995.

Early Life and Education

Where Did George Jacko Grow Up?

George Jacko Jr. is an Alaska Native. His family background includes Denaʼina, Aleut, and Yup’ik heritage, along with Norwegian ancestry. He was one of nine children in his family. His father was George Jacko Sr.

What Did George Jacko Study?

Jacko attended the University of Alaska Anchorage. There, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. This type of degree teaches people how to manage businesses and organizations.

What Was George Jacko's First Job?

Before becoming a politician, George Jacko worked as a commercial fisherman. This job involves catching fish to sell. He also worked as an aide, helping Representative Adelheid Herrmann. Later, he ran against her in an election and won.

Political Career

What Roles Did George Jacko Have in Alaska's Government?

George Jacko served in both parts of Alaska's state government. First, he was in the Alaska House of Representatives. This group makes laws for the state. He served there for four years, from 1989 to 1993.

After his time in the House, he moved to the Alaska Senate. This is the other part of the state's law-making body. He was a senator from 1993 to 1995. During his time in the Senate, he faced a challenge. In 1993, the Senate decided he had not followed some rules about how lawmakers should act.