Mike Gabbard
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| Mike Gabbard | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 19 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Gerald M. 'Mike' Gabbard (b. January 15, 1948) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 19th district.
Education
Gabbard earned his BA in English from California State University-Sonoma in 1971. He went on to receive his MEd in Adult Education from Oregon State University in 1980.
Professional experience
Gabbard has worked as an Entertainer/Musician, Hotel Bellman, Legislative Advocate, Mailman, National Park Employee, and Professional Tennis Player. In 1970 he was an Intern at the Emergency Psychiatric Ward of the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. He also worked as a Counselor in a Drug Rehabilitation Program for Sonoma State during this time. He taught at Faga'itua High School from 1971 to 1972. He also worked as Program Director/Instructor for Samoana High School from 1972 to 1973. From 1973 to 1977 he was a Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Assistant Dean of Instruction at American Samoa Community College. In 1977 he was Head Tennis Instructor for Kuilima Hyatt Resort in North Shore Oahu. Gabbard was Owner/Operator of Mike's Sport Shop from 1974 to 1978. He then worked as Dean of Adult and Continuing Education for American Samoa Community College from 1980 to 1983. From then until 1987 he was Headmaster of Ponomauloa School. From 1988 to 1992 he was Owner/Operator of The Natural Deli. He also owned Infotech Communications, Limited Liability Company, from 2002 to 2004. He has worked in MC Services since 1994. He has also been Owner/Operator of Hawaiian Toffee Treasures from 1998 to the present. Since 2005 he has been a Substitute Teacher at West Oahu.
Political experience
Gabbard was on the Honolulu City Council from 2003 to 2005. He then switched parties from Republican to Democrat in August of 2007. He joined the Hawaii State Senate in 2006. He has served in that position since, representing the 19th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Energy and Environment, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Gabbard and his wife, Carol, have five children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
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