Maile Shimabukuro
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate, representing the state's 21st district since her election in 2011. The district includes Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko ‘Olina, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili, Wai‘anae, Mākaha, Mākua on the island of Oahu. She is a graduate of Iolani School, Colorado College and the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law.[1]
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro | |
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 Sen. Shimabukuro on 12 January 2015, opening day of the Hawaii State Legislature | |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 21 district | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Colleen Hanabusa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1970 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Shayne Sakoda |
| Residence | Waianae, Hawaii |
| Profession | Attorney |
Committees
State Senator, District 21 Leeward Coast (01/2011–present)
- Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee
- Member, Ways & Means
- Member, Transportation & Energy
- Member, International Affairs & the Arts
- Member, Women's and Hawaiian Caucuses
- (Past) Vice Chair, Judiciary & Labor Committee
- (Past) Member, Water & Land Committee
State House Representative, District 45 Waianae/Makaha/Makua (01/2003-12/2010)
- Chair, Human Services & Housing Committee (2005-2006)
- Vice Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee (2009-2010)[2]
Auto Accident Feb. 2003
In February 2003, Shimabukuro was involved in a car accident while driving toward Honolulu from Waianae. Her vehicle flipped over and landed in the Waianae-bound traffic lane. Shimabukuro was unharmed and credits her safety to the fact that she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.[3]
References
- "Elect Maile". Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- Omandam, Pat (February 11, 2003). "Lawmaker appreciates seat belt, rescuers in crash". Retrieved 22 December 2016.