Full Name:
Nafetalai 'Feki' N. F. Pouha
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kieiki; 3 Children
Birth Place:
Kahuku, HI
Home City:
Hauula, HI
Religion:
Christian
JD, Brigham Young University Law School, 2012
BA, Hawaiian Studies, Brigham Young University - Hawai'i, 2008
Former Student Body President, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Former Minority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Minority Floor Leader, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2014-2016
Minority Caucus Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2014-2015
Volunteer Unpaid Missionary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Uganda, Africa, 2002-2005
Song Contest Director, Kamehameha Schools, 2000-2001
Former Member, Energy and Environment Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Member, Finance Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ocean Marine Resources and Hawaiian Affairs Committee, Hawaii State House of Repreentatives
Former Member, Water and Land Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives
Business Owner, present
Former Canoe/Cultural Garden Caretaker
Counselor, LDS Bishops, 2007-present
Coach, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), present
Coach, PAL Basketball, present
Coach, PAL Flag Football, present
Former Co-Chair, Community Organization
Former Volunteer, Community Outreach, Representative Richard Fale's Office
Former Volunteer, Local Courthouse
Former Volunteer/Mentoring Program Developer, Local Youth Detention Center
Former Branch Presidency, Young Single Adult Sunset Beach Branch, LDS Church
Kumu, Hakipu'u Learning Center, 2008-2009
Awards:
Eagle Scout
Father's Name:
Joseph Pouha
Father's Occupation:
Army Veteran, Educator
Favorite Movie:
The Other Side of Heaven
The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
Favorite Musician:
Hawaiian, Reggae, Classical, Country
Favorite Type of Music:
Hawaiian, Reggae, Classical, Country
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Sports, Music, Outdoors Activities, Aviation.
Mother's Name:
Lehua Mahiai
Mother's Occupation:
Social Worker, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center
Priority Issues:
Feki's VISION for Our Community includes:
1. A Restoration of FAITH in Government through better accountability and community input;
2. A Nurturing of Common Hawai'i FAMILY Values, Aims and Interests to become appropriately represented and;
3. A Wise Preparation for the FUTURE of our Community's Interests in areas including Skills Training, Effective Education, Gainful Employment, Kupuna Care, Healthy Living, Recovering Drug Addiction, Domestic Violence, Assisting the Houseless, Responsible Development, Environmental Protection, Sustainable Practices and Enhancing Government Efficiency and Effectiveness.
Some Projects & Initiatives that need input and attention include:
*Facility Improvements to Kahuku High School
*Pool or Splash Pad at Kahuku District Park
*Forming more local "Boards of Education" to advise the State better.
*Responsible Renewable Energy Placement and Integration.
*Restoring Kahuku District Park Field Lights with sustainable maintenance plan.
*A new Civic Center in Hau'ula
*Support of IHS's initiatives to support our House-less population.
*Periodic Kupuna Conferences.
*Coastal Erosion
*Traffic Management