Official Election Pamphlet - Alaska Elections State Division of Elections

Superior Court Judge
Michael P. McConahy, Fourth Judicial District
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Board Member Literacy Council of Alaska; Board
Member North Star Youth Court; Member of League
Council, Competitive Shooting Division, AIM-COMM;
NRA Certified Instructor and Range Safety Officer;
Participate as Eddy Eagle in school firearm safety
instruction; Member of Pioneer of Alaska Igloo No. 4
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Actively participate in competitive pistol, skeet and trap
competition; Promote firearm safety for new shooters of
all ages; Fans and supporters of UAF hockey, women’s
volleyball, and basketball; Fans and supporters of
Alaska Goldpanners baseball team; Recently retired
commercial fisherman (power troll permit for salmon);
Current sport fly fisherman and hunter
OTHER:
Carol and I raised two boys in Fairbanks. It is
a wonderful community for raising a family. We
particularly enjoyed the family centric focuses of the
school and recreational programs.
MAILING ADDRESS:
101 Lacey Street
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
I have actively hunted and fished since my arrival in
Alaska. We owned a remote cabin on the Salcha River
for many years. My family lived there in the summers
for about 10 years while I worked during the week.
E-MAIL: MMcConahy@courts.state.ak.us
AGE: 61
PLACE OF BIRTH:
NAME OF SPOUSE:
CHILDREN’S NAMES:
Pennsylvania
Carol P. McConahy
Zachary P. McConahy
Marshall P. McConahy
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 34 years
ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN:
Fairbanks 1978 - 2012
EDUCATION:
Cathedral Prepatory School 1965-1969
University of Pittsburgh 1969-1973 B.A.
University of Puget Sound 1975-1978 J.D.
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS:
Former Assistant City of Fairbanks Attorney; Former
Assistant State of Alaska Prosecutor (Fairbanks);
Current Superior Court Judge (Fairbanks)
BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Former Attorney Member of Alaska Judicial Commission;
Former Member of Alaska Bar Association Local Fee
Arbitration and Discipline Committees; Training Judge for
Magistrates in Fourth Judicial District; Member of Supreme
Court Access to Justice Committee; Ad Hoc Member of
Supreme Court Fairness, Diversity and Equality Committee
My wife and I built a house in Haines and commercially
fished in Southeast Alaska from 2000-2010. We
enjoyed the challenges and hard work of the fishery
and were pleased to bring to market the best fish from
Icy Straights. We continue to recreationally fish and
shrimp from our skiff.
I was a shareholder of my own firm from 1986-2009.
I am proud to have provided jobs to employees and
professional service to clients.
STATEMENT:
The Alaska Constitution embodies all that is good
about this great state. I am delighted and honored to
serve as a Superior Court Judge in the town where it
was drafted. I came to know many of the drafters of
this dynamic document and am privileged to put their
concepts into daily practice. My many years in private
practice and community involvement provide a broad
point of reference for understanding the law and legal
needs of our town and state. I am particularly devoted
to matters concerning Alaska’s most valuable resource,
its children. Our most vulnerable citizens deserve the
commitment and attention envisioned by our founding
fathers. I am glad to provide that attention, as well to
strive to give everyone a fair, timely, deliberative, and
respectful hearing. I work hard to be current on the
law, render decisions only based on the facts and law,
and to be as prompt as possible in handling the cases
assigned to me. I have grown in my knowledge and
skill as a judge so far, and I humbly look forward to
continuing to serve our community in the future.
The views expressed in this statement are from the candidate and not endorsed by the Division of Elections.
The text of this statement was provided and paid for by the candidate in accordance with AS 15.58.030 and 6 AAC 25.690.
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