Norman Sakamoto
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| Norman Sakamoto | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 15 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1996 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Norman Sakamoto (b. May 22, 1947) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 15th district.
Education
Sakamoto attended University Lab School in 1965. He went on to receive his BS from the University of Hawaii - Manoa in 1969. He then earned his MS from the University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana in 1970.
Professional experience
Sakamoto has been President of Sundance Circle, Incorporated, and President of Hwn Emporium, Incorporated. He has also worked as a teacher for the Department of Education and in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He worked as an Engineer from 1970 to 1973. He also worked as Vice President for S and M Sakamoto Incorporated from 1973 to 1985. He has been President/Owner of SC Pacific Corporation/Roll-a-Way Shutters of the Pacific since 1985.
Political experience
Sakamoto joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1996 and has served in that position since. He is currently Majority Floor Leader, representing the 15th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Education and Housing, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Higher Education, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Sakamoto and his wife, Penny, have three children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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