Brian Taniguchi
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| Brian Taniguchi | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 10 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1994 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Consultant |
| Website | Senate website |
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Brian Tanaguchi (b. November 7, 1951) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 10th district.
Education
Taniguchi attended Monmouth College. He went on to receive his BA from the University of Hawaii - Manoa in 1973. He then earned his JD from Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii in 1978.
Professional experience
Taniguchi was a Law Clerk for Judge Hiroshi Kato. He worked as Research Aide for Governor John Burns from 1971 to 1972. He then worked as a private practice attorney from 1980 to 1989. From 1988 to 2005 he was Legal Counsel/Corporate/Marketing Attorney for the City Bank and International Savings and Loan. He has been a Consultant for Central Pacific Bank from 2005 to the present. He is also currently Director of Koga Engineering and Construction.
Political experience
Taniguchi served in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1980 to 1994. He then joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1994. He has served in that position since, representing the 10th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Higher Education, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Labor, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Taniguchi and his wife, Janice, have two children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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