Makani Christensen

Makani Christensen was a 2016 Democratic Party candidate for U.S. senator, representing Hawaii.[1][2][3] He was defeated in the primary race by Brian Schatz. He was the chair of the Oʻahu Aha Moku Advisory Committee, of which advises the state of Hawaii.[4] He is a combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[5]

Makani is also known for his organization of the volunteer efforts to continue a search for twelve Marines who died in a helicopter collision in January 2016.[6] As executive director of the Hunting, Farming and Fishing Association, he participated in protests against the temporary closure of fishing along 3.6 miles of reef at Kaupulehu Bay.[7] He is well known in the fishing world, helping to preserve the public right to access the ocean, as opposed to many bill proposed.[8] He is also a member of the Maunalua Bay Recreation Advisory Committee appointed by DNLR.[9]

References
  1. "Today was the deadline for candidates to file for the 2016 elections" (5pm News). KITV NEWS AT 5. KITV-ABC. 7 June 2016.
  2. Cocke, Sophia. "Schatz, Gabbard have no big rivals". StarAdvertiser.com. Star Advertiser. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  3. "Makani Christensen for United States Senator". Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. "Oʻahu – Moku O Kakuhihewa". AhaMoku.org. Aha Moku Council. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  5. "Bio". Makani Christensen. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  6. Sick, Hope (25 January 2016). "After Official Search Ends, Civilians Keep Hunting for Missing Marines". Military.com. Military.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  7. Eager, Bret (3 June 2016). "Fishermen to protest against recent restrictions on fishing grounds". West Hawaii Today. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  8. "Papahānaumokuākea: Schatz Absurdly Wrong > Hawaii Free Press". www.hawaiifreepress.com. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
  9. "MAUNALUA BAY RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (M-RAC) MEMBERS". Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-08-26.


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