| Office | Member of the Alaska House of Representatives |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Chris Tuck (redistricting) |
| Term start | January 17, 2023 |
| Party | Republican |
| Constituency | 23rd district |
| Office 1 | Member of the Anchorage Assembly from Seat C |
| Term start 1 | April 2020 |
| Term end 1 | January 17, 2023 |
| Predecessor 1 | Fred Dyson |
| Successor 1 | Robin Dern |
| Birth date | 1971 (age 55–56) |
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. Her mother is an Italian immigrant.
Political career
- Municipality of Anchorage
As a Republican member of the Anchorage Assembly, Allard defended the usage of the German words "FUHRER" and "REICH" on state-issued license plates. This led to her removal from the Alaska Human Rights Commission by Governor Mike Dunleavy.[5]
Allard additionally drew censure during a 2022 Anchorage Assembly meeting where she stated, "I understand both perspectives," in support of David Lazer's racist remarks concerning indigenous people.[6]
Her opposition to COVID-19 measures such as mask mandates further polarized public opinion. However, her views were accepted by her constituents and she had statewide support, including the sitting Republican Governor Michael Dunleavy. These actions led to a recall effort by Anchorage residents in 2021,[7] citing her controversial statements and perceived failure to represent constituents. The recall did not gather enough signatures to move forward.[8]
References
- ^ [1], Alaska State Legislature.
- ^ "Jamie Allard". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard will run for state House". Anchorage Daily News. December 2, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (2021-02-26). "Alaskan of the Year: Jamie Allard, Assemblywoman". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ George, Kavitha. "Anchorage Assembly considers ethics review for member who defended offensive words on license plates. Anchorage assembly withdrew censure due to free speech.". Alaska Public Media. Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2022/10/18/mans-racist-testimony-to-anchorage-assembly-sparks-calls-for-changes-at-meetings/
- ^ Goodykoontz, Emily (November 18, 2021). "Recall petition against Anchorage Assembly member Jamie Allard approved by city clerk". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Zachariah (January 20, 2022). "Effort to recall Jamie Allard from Anchorage Assembly fails to gather enough signatures". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 29 May 2024.