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Jamie Kalani English
| Jamie Kalani English | ||
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| Hawaii State Senate District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maui County Council | ||
| 1997 - 2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Hawai'i Loa College (1989) | |
| Master's | University of Hawaii (1995) | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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English was on the Maui County Council from 1997 to 2000.
Biography
English earned his Certificate from the Center for Public and Business Administration Education at National Chengchi University in 1988. He went on to receive his BA in Pacific Islands Studies from Hawai'i Loa College in 1989. He then earned his Certificate from the Institute of Culture and Communications at East West Center in 1991. He later received his MA in Pacific Islands Studies from the University of Hawaii in 1995. In 1996 he received his Paralegal Certificate from Maui Community College. He attended the Pacific Century Fellows Program and the Leadership Academy for Asian Pacific American Elected Officials Program in 2000. He then attended the Henry Toll Fellowship Program, Council of State Governments, Flemming Leadership Retreat I and II, and the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2003.
English was an Administrative Aide for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the State of Hawaii from 1991 to 1992. In 1992 he attended the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. He also attended the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in 1993. From 1991 to 1994 he was a Lecturer at Maui Community College. During this time he also worked as a Case Manager for Hui No Ke Ola Pono. He also worked as a Lecturer at the Visitor Industry Training and Education Center form 1993 to 1994. In 1994 he was a United Nations Correspondent for Samoa News. English then worked as Associate Editor for Na Po'e Hawaii Magazine from 1994 to 1995. He was also an Advisor to the Permanent Mission of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations from 1993 to 1996. He was Chief of Staff for Hawaii State Senator Avery B. Chumbley from 1995 to 1996. Finally, he worked as an Advisor at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens from 1995 to 1997.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, English served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing | ||||
| • Transportation and International Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, English served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation and International Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Energy and Environment, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, English served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Energy and Environment | ||||
| • Public Safety and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Steven Tyler Act
On January 18, 2013, English introduced Senate Bill 465, the proposed "Steven Tyler Act." According the bill, "if [a] person captures or intends to capture, in a manner that is offensive to a reasonable person, through any means a visual image, sound recording, or other physical impression of another person while that person is engaging in a personal or familial activity with a reasonable expectation of privacy," he or she would be liable for the "civil action of constructive invasion of privacy." He or she could be sued for general damages, special damages, and punitive damages worth triple the combined general and special damages. According to the Section 1 of the bill, the new law would especially help celebrities and be named after Steven Tyler, who owns a vacation home on the island of Maui, in honor of his "contribution to the arts in Hawai‘i and throughout the world."[1] The Senate passed the SB 465 on March 5 by a vote of 23-2, and the bill was sent on to the House. Only Senators Les Ihara, Jr. and Samuel Slom voted against the bill.[2] Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Tyler, Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, and a number of other celebrities endorsed SB 465. They argued that the paparazzi invade the privacy of celebrities who come to Hawaii to vacation in peace by filming and photographing the celebrities on their private property and that this bill would help promote celebrity tourism in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union, Hawaii Attorney General David M. Louie, the Society of Professional Journalists, and The New York Times opposed the bill, claiming that it would be unconstitutional and suppress journalism.[3][4]
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
English won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 7. English defeated Barbara Haliniak in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Kanohowailuku Helm (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [5][6]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jamie Kalani English Incumbent |
73.2% | 5,456 |
| Barbara Haliniak | 26.8% | 1,994 |
| Total Votes | 7,450 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, English was re-elected to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 6th Senate District. English received 14,030 votes in the election, defeating John Blumer-Buell (I), who received 3,653 votes. Additionally, 2,171 "Blank" votes and 3 "Over" votes were cast in the election.[7] English raised for his campaign $92,664; Blumer-Buell raised $7,475.[8]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jamie Kalani English (D)
|
14,030 | 70.7% | ||
| John Blumer-Buell (I) | 3,653 | 18.4% | ||
| Blank | 2,171 | 10.9% | ||
| Over | 3 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, English collected $92,664 in campaign contributions.[9] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sumner P. Erdman | $4,000 |
| Michael T. Brook | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Castle and Cooke | $4,000 |
| Pardee C. Erdman | $4,000 |
| Susan O'Connor | $4,000 |
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External links
- Campaign website
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Text of Hawaii Senate Bill 465
- ↑ Measure status for Hawaii Senate Bill 465
- ↑ Malia Mattoch McManus, Reuters, "Hawaii's Senate passes Steven Tyler Act celebrity privacy bill," March 6, 2013
- ↑ The New York Times, "Bills of the Rich and Famous," February 11, 2013
- ↑ State of Hawaii: Office of Elections, "Federal/State/County Candidates, 2012 Primary Elections," retrieved June 11, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Hawaii Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 6 Hawaii Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Jamie Kalani English
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ronald Kouchi (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 7 2012-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Hawaii State Senate District 6 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by Rosalyn Baker (D) |
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