M. Mike Miller

This article is about the Democratic former member of the Alaska House of Representatives born in 1929. For the other Mike Miller to serve in that body, see Mike W. Miller.

Mortimer Michael "Mike" Miller (July 17, 1929 – February 11, 2017) was an American writer and politician.

Mike Miller
Headshot of Mike Miller
Member of the Alaska Department of Corrections Parole Board
In office 1987 – 1992
In office 1997–2002
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office 1972–1987
Personal details
Born	Mortimer Michael Miller July 17, 1929 Trinidad, Colorado, U.S.
Died	February 11, 2017 (aged 87) Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Wichita State University (BA)

Early life and education

Born in Trinidad, Colorado, Miller received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Wichita State University.

Career

In 1954, Miller moved to Ketchikan, Alaska. Miller worked for Alaska Sportsmen magazine (now Alaska). In 1960, Miller and his family moved to Juneau, Alaska, and he was worked as the publicity director for the Alaska Division of Tourism. Miller also wrote several books and articles. Miller served on the Juneau City and Borough Assembly as a Democrat. From 1971 to 1987, Miller served in the Alaska House of Representatives. From 1987 to 1992 and from 1997 to 2002, Miller served on the Alaska Department of Corrections Parole Board.

Death

Miller died from pneumonia in Vancouver, Washington.^[1][2]