Hermina Morita
| Hermina Morita | ||
| Hawaii Public Utilities Commissioner | ||
| Incumbent, Chairperson | ||
| In office | ||
| February 4, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| June 30, 2014 | ||
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $90,060 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Neil Abercrombie | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Hawaii House of Representatives | ||
| 1997 - 2011 | ||
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Morita previously served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the 14th District from 1997-2011.
Biography
Morita has worked as a Business Manager for the Kilauea Point Natural History Association, Kong Long Company, and Makawae Partners dba Kong Long Company.
She is a member of the Environment Hawaii Board, Hanalei Community Association, Kauai Children's Discovery Museum Advisory Board, and a volunteer interpreter with the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.[2]
Political career
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (2011-Present)
Morita was appointed to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in February 2011.[3]
Hawaii House of Representatives (1997-2011)
Morita previously served as a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the 14th District from 1997-2011.
Committee assignments
While in the House, Morita served on the following committees:
- Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
- Energy & Environmental Protection Committee (Chair)
- Housing Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee
Elections & Appointments
2011
Morita was appointed to the statewide post of Public Utilities Commissioner by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in February 2011.
2010
Morita won re-election to the 14th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Harry Williams ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 14 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
5,062 | 69.0% | ||
| Harry Williams (R) | 1,600 | 21.8% | ||
2008
In 2008, Morita won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 14th District. Morita ran unopposed in the general election. She raised $6,850 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Morita collected $6,850 in campaign contributions.[6] The two largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Eugene Eidenberg | $1,000 |
Personal
Morita and her husband, Lance Laney, have two children named Mindy and Misha.[7]
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See also
- Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
- Governor of Hawaii
- Neil Abercrombie
- Hawaii House of Representatives
External links
- Public Utilities Commission
- Morita's Blog
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Rep. Hermina Morita
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2002
References
- ↑ Big Island Video News, "Rep. Morita Appointed As Public Utilities Commission Chair," February 3, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Morita
- ↑ Big Island Video News, "Rep. Morita Appointed As Public Utilities Commission Chair," February 3, 2011
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 14 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Hermina Morita
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Hermina Morita's Biography," accessed March 10, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Chair of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission February 2011-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii House District 14 1997–February 2011 |
Succeeded by Derek Kawakami |
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