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Walt Monegan
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| Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Public Safety | |
| Assumed office April 1, 2016 |
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| Governor | Bill Walker |
| Deputy | William H. Comer |
| Preceded by | Gary Folger |
| In office 2006 – July 11, 2008 |
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| Governor | Sarah Palin |
| Commissioner of Alaska Department of Corrections Acting |
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| In office 2015–2016 |
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| Governor | Bill Walker |
| Preceded by | Rod Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Dean Williams |
| Chief of Police of Anchorage, Alaska | |
| In office February 2001–2006 |
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| Mayor | George Wuerch Mark Begich |
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Walter Carleton Monegan III
May 1951 (age 74) Seattle, Washington |
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Walter Carleton Monegan III, born in May 1951, is an American politician. He served as the Police Chief of Anchorage, Alaska. Later, he became the Commissioner of Public Safety for Alaska. In July 2008, Governor Sarah Palin removed him from this role. This event received a lot of attention. In April 2016, Governor Bill Walker again appointed Mr. Monegan as Commissioner of Public Safety.
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Early Life and Family Background
Where Was Walt Monegan Born?
Walter Carleton Monegan III was born in Seattle, Washington. This was in May 1951. His parents were Elizabeth Hickling and Walter C. Monegan Jr..
A Heroic Father
Mr. Monegan never knew his father, Walter Carleton Monegan Jr. His father bravely died in the Korean War on September 20, 1950. He was only 19 years old. After his death, his father was given the Medal of Honor. This is a very high award for bravery.
Growing Up in Alaska
Monegan grew up in a small village called Nyac. It is located in rural Southwest Alaska. He has described himself as part Irish and part Alaska Native. His heritage includes both Tlingit and Yupik ancestry.
Education and Military Service
After finishing high school in Anacortes, Washington, he attended Alaska Methodist University for a year. In 1970, he joined the Marine Corps.
Personal Life
Walt Monegan is married to Terryene Mihara. They live in Chugiak, a suburb of Anchorage. They have four adult children from their previous marriages.
Public Service Roles
Chief of Police in Anchorage
From February 2001 to 2006, Walt Monegan served as the Chief of Police for Anchorage, Alaska. In this role, he was in charge of the city's police department.
Commissioner of Public Safety
After being Police Chief, he became the Commissioner of Public Safety for the state of Alaska. This is a very important job. The Commissioner oversees public safety for the entire state. This includes state troopers and other safety services.
First Term as Commissioner
Mr. Monegan first served as Commissioner of Public Safety from 2006 to July 2008. He was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin. His time in this role ended in July 2008.
Reappointment as Commissioner
In April 2016, Governor Bill Walker reappointed Walt Monegan. He once again became the Commissioner of Public Safety. He served in this role until 2018.
Acting Commissioner of Corrections
From 2015 to 2016, Mr. Monegan also served as the acting Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections. This department manages prisons and correctional facilities in Alaska.
Anchorage Mayoral Campaign
In December 2008, Walt Monegan announced he would run for Mayor of Anchorage. His campaign officially started in January 2009. In the election, he received 8.73% of the votes. He finished in fourth place.
