Former Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Majority Caucus Leader, Hawaii State Senate

Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 1, 2012-2016

Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2012

Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 2, 2011-2012

Appointed by Neil Abercrombie, Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 2, 01/11/2011

Campaign Manager, Neil Abercrombie for Hawaii Governor, East Hawaii, 2008-2010

Former Vice Chair, Democratic Party, East Hawaii

Chair, Police Commission, Hawaii County, 1998-1992

Former Realtor

Former Refrigeration Mechanic, Naval Station Wahiawa

Director, Public Works, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii State Department of Defense, retired

Co-Producer, Song of South Kona, 1986

Marine, United States Marine Corps, 1960-1964

Council Member, Na Ala Hele Trails Advisory Council, present

Former Member, Na Ala Hele Trails Advisory Council

Former Member, State Central Committee, Democratic Party

Founder/President, Pa'a Pono Miloni'i, 1980-1986

Awards:

Yoneo Ono Award; Meritorious Achievement Award, Democratic Party; Legislator of the Year Award, Hawaii Psychological Association, 2012

Father's Name:

Peter

Mother's Name:

Rebecca

Priority Issues:

I see Hawai'i Island, East Hawai'i and in particular Hilo as leading the State in education, tourism, agriculture, sustainability and clean natural energy and power. As Oahu's population continues to increase, overcrowding, traffic, real estate costs and the high cost of living in general will drive more people to Hawai'i Island. The laid back, small town atmosphere of Hilo, stable real estate prices and potential job opportunities will cause more families to move here to make a home and a living. Basic services will need to be increased, our schools need to be modernized, thus it is important that we plan for that population increase today rather than tomorrow. In order to do this quickly we need a Senator who can work collaboratively with the executive, legislative and county government to make State Government work for East Hawai'i and its current and future residents.