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Joseph Souki
| Joseph Souki | |
 | |
| Hawaii House of Representatives District 8 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 1982-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 4, 2014 | |
| Years in position | 31 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Leadership | |
| Speaker of the House, Hawaii State House of Representatives | |
| 2013-present | |
| Speaker Emeritus, Hawaii State House of Representatives | |
| 2000-2012 | |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 1982 |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | Woodbury University, 1954 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | 4/25/1933 |
| Place of birth | Puunene, HI |
| Profession | Realtor |
| Religion | Catholic |
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Contents |
Biography
Souki's professional experience includes working as a Realtor for Joseph M. Souki Realty, as Executive Director of Maui Economic Opportunity, Incorporated from 1966-1982, and working for the Maui Electric Company, Biddle Trade Bureau, and Maui Soda and Ice Company.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Souki served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Safety & Military Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Souki served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Souki won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 8. He ran unopposed in the August 11 primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Souki successfully won re-election in 2010. He defeated Thomas Cerizo, Justin Hughey, and Tasha Kama in the primary on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Dean Schmucker ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 8 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph Souki (D)
|
5,686 | 71.8% | ||
| Dean Schmucker (R) | 1,694 | 21.4% | ||
2008
In 2008, Souki won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 8th District. Souki ran unopposed in the general election. He raised $55,030 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Souki raised $63,195 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Souki, Joseph M | $2,076 |
| Radcliffe, John H | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Operating Engineers | $2,000 |
| Souki, Frances | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008, Souki collected $55,030 in campaign contributions.[6] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Street Bikers United Hawaii Inc. PAC | $2,000 |
| Philip Morris | $2,000 |
| Reynolds American | $2,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters | $2,000 |
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $2,000 |
Personal
Souki is a Trustee of Hale Makua, Director of Federal Land Bank, and Director of Cameron Center.
Recent news
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Joseph Souki News Feed
- House Speaker's Final Remarks as 2013 Legislature Adjourns - Hawaii Reporter
- The Risks You Still Take If You Legally Use an Ancient Plant - Huffington Post (blog)
- Gov. signs seat belt bill into law, effective immediately - KITV Honolulu
- Dan Boylan Show Reviews 2013 Hawaii Legislature - Honolulu Civil Beat (blog)
- Chair's 3 Minutes: Residents benefit from important state and county legislation - Maui News
- Double-dipping pervasive in Hawaii's public sector - KHON2
- Last day of Hawai'i Legislature 2013 session - Hawaii News Now
- State legislature appropriates $20 million to save Lipoa Point - Lahaina News
- A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses [FEATURE - Drug War Chronicle]
- Hawaii lawmakers: 2013 session smooth, progressive - Beaumont Enterprise
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Souki
- ↑ Hawaii Secretary of State, 2012 Statewide Candidate Report - Certified, retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 8 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Joseph Souki
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