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Michelle Kidani
| Michelle Kidani | ||
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| Hawaii State Senate District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 8, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kennedy-Western University (1993) | |
| Associate's | Honolulu Business College (1969), Leeward Community College (1980) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 30, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| Profession | Executive Assistant, City and County of Honolulu | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Kidani earned her A.A. as a Legal Secretary from Honolulu Business College in 1969, her A.A. in Liberal Arts from Leeward Community College in 1980, her B.S. in Business Administration from Kennedy-Western University in 1993, and her diploma from the Hawaii Leadership Academy in 2004.
Kidani's professional experience includes working as Senior Advisor to the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 2000, working as an Office Manager for Waipahu Community Association from 2001 to 2002, working as a MedQuest Administrator in Customer Service for the State of Hawaii from 2002 to 2005, and working as an Executive Assistant to the City and County of Honolulu since 2005.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kidani served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Tourism and Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kidani served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kidani served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Housing | ||||
| • Public Safety and Military Affairs | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Kidani's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Funding for key areas
- "Transportation," "Public Education," "Higher Education," "Health and Human Services."
- Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Harassment
- "Bullying has gained more attention due to the increasing amount of violent and high-profile incidents, both locally and nationally. As a State legislator, Senator Kidani wanted to find solutions to help control this problem for Hawaii children and adults."
- Charter School Governance and Accountability
- "Charter schools have become a visible and important component of the education system in Hawaii. It is imperative to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Charter School Review Panel and the local school boards to ensure that all charter schools are using state dollars effectively and transparently while still keeping their identify and meeting their educational goals."
- Student Instructional Time
- "The Legislature realized that the State of Hawaii cannot allow our students to be last in the country when it comes to instructional time. In 2010, they passed a law that would mandate that 180 instructional days be required for all public schools. However, there were some adjustments which were needed to the original Act."
- Emergency Responder's Safety
- "Senator Kidani will be introducing a new bill in 2012 that is based on a new law from the State of New York. This bill would require motorists to exercise due care when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle that is parked, stopped, or standing on the shoulder or any portion of a highway."
Elections
2012
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2012
Kidani won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii State Senate District 18. Kidani defeated former Hawaii House Representative Michael Magaoay in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Rojo Herrera (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michelle Kidani Incumbent |
72.3% | 14,518 | |
| Republican | Rojo Herrera | 27.7% | 5,573 | |
| Total Votes | 20,091 | |||
| Hawaii State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Michelle Kidani Incumbent |
64.6% | 7,434 |
| Michael Magaoay | 35.4% | 4,077 |
| Total Votes | 11,511 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kidani won election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 17th Senate District. Kidani ran unopposed in the election. She raised $30,290 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Kidani collected $30,290 in campaign contributions.[6] The six largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Optometric Association | $4,000 |
| Ironworkers Local 625 | $4,000 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Flooring Innovation | $2,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 293 | $2,000 |
Personal
Kidani is divorced and has four children.
Recent news
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- BIPC announces Lava Tube, Torch of Light awards - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
- Hawaii Struggles with Ocean Safety - EDGEOnTheNet
- Hawaii leaders grapple with Kauai drownings spike - Inside Bay Area
- Collaboration leads to early conclusion of budget meetings - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
- Legislation ensures emergency compassionate care for sex assault victims - Hawaii 24/7 (press release)
- $24 Billion State Budget Bill Heads to Gov's Desk - Honolulu Civil Beat (blog)
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External links
- Michelle Kidani's personal website
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Michelle Kidani on Facebook
References
- ↑ Michelle Kidani, "Working for You," accessed September 26, 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
- ↑ District 17 Hawaii Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Michelle Kidani
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| Preceded by Clarence Nishihara (D) |
Hawaii State Senate District 18 2012-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Hawaii State Senate District 17 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Clarence Nishihara (D) |
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