K. Mark Takai
| K. Mark Takai | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 33 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Vice Speaker of the House, Hawaii State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2006 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1990 | |
| Master's | University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1993 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Hawaii Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1999-present | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 1, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, HI | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Takai's professional experience includes working as Owner of Pacific First Health Solutions, as a Public Health Educator with the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Education Project, as Publications Coordinator in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Hawaii, and as a Hawaii Army National Guard Deputy State Surgeon. Takai served as a First Lieutenant in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Takai served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Takai served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Public Safety & Military Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Takai served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Tourism, Culture & International Affairs | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Takai's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Commitment to Children
- Excerpt: "He has worked to increase school-level decision-making,to decrease administrative bureaucracy, and to ensure adequate funding for programs and school facilities. Since 2003, he has helped the Hawaii Department of Education obtain more than $40 million in increased federal impact aid funds. These funds go directly to pay operational expenses such as utilities and staff salaries."
- Educational Excellence
- Excerpt: "Mark has focused his efforts in our community’s schools. He has backed his commitment to our community schools by donating more than $20,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Since 1996, he has awarded 34 high school scholarships, more than 40 intermediate school awards and more than 600 student awards at our elementary schools."
- Public Infrastructure: Much Needed Construction Dollars
- Excerpt: "Along with Senator David Ige and other area legislators, Mark has been able to secure much-needed construction funding for our area schools and roadways. Since 1994, they have successfully budgeted more than $340 million for area projects. More than $160 million was secured for the funding of improvements to our freeways and highways."
- Military and Veteran Affairs
- Excerpt: "The military is a vital part of our community. It also contributes to our economic growth, with annual defense expenditures of around $5.6 billion."
Elections
2012
Takai won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 33. Takai defeated incumbent Heather Giugni in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Sam Kong (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 33, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  K. Mark Takai Incumbent |
67.2% | 7,277 | |
| Republican | Sam Kong | 32.8% | 3,556 | |
| Total Votes | 10,833 | |||
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
K. Mark Takai Incumbent |
72.6% | 5,308 |
| Heather Giugni Incumbent | 27.4% | 2,008 |
| Total Votes | 7,316 | |
2010
Takai won re-election to the 34th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary election on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. William Wong ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[5]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 34 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| K. Mark Takai (D)
|
6,213 | 76.0% | ||
| William Wong (R) | 1,453 | 17.8% | ||
2008
In 2008, Takai won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 34th District. Takai ran unopposed in the election. He raised $95,011 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Takai raised $81,930 in contributions. [7]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Shin, Patrick | $2,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 293 | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008, Takai collected $95,011 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Perik | $2,000 |
| Friends of Terry Visperas | $2,000 |
| Friends of Ken Hiraki | $2,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $2,000 |
Personal
Takai and his wife, Sami, havetwo children, Matthew and Kaila.[9]
He is National Chairman of the National Network of Legislators in the Military, State Coordinator of United States for Military Families, and Coordinator of the Hawaii Medal of Honor.[10]
Recent news
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- House bill would let more vets get private care - ArmyTimes.com
- Obama renews calls for nuclear reductions - ArmyTimes.com
- Shimabukuro, Oshiro: Worst legislative attendance records - Hawaii Reporter
- Hawaii Politicians Eye Congress
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External links
- Campaign website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ K. Mark Takai, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ State of Hawaii Office of Elections, “Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii – Statewide,” November 20, 2012
- ↑ Hawaii State Office of Elections - 2010 general election certified results
- ↑ District 34 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to K. Mark Takai
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "K. Mark Takai," accessed October 3, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Takai
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