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Feki Pouha's Biography

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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

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