Russell Kokubun
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| Russell Kokubun | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 2 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2000 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Russell Kokubun (b. May 15, 1948) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 2nd district.
Education
Kokubun earned his BBA from Southern Methodist University in 1971.
Professional experience
Kokubun was a Farm Laborer for Kamuela from 1974 to 1975. Kokubun worked as an Operator for Hydroponic Greenhouse in Keaau from 1975 to 1978. He also was manager of Hilo Natural Foods Store from 1975 to 1978. He then worked as an Accountant for Volcano Art Center from 1980 to 1981. He has also worked as a farm owner/operator from 1978 to 1988. From 1992 to 1995 he was a Project Manager for Hilo Main Street Program for Hilo Downtown Improvement Association.
Political experience
Kokubun was a Councilmember for the Hawaii County Council from 1984 to 1988. He was also Chair of the Hawaii County Council from 1984 to 1992. In 1992 he was a candidate for Hawaii County Mayor. He was appointed to Executive Assistant to the Mayor for the County of Hawaii from 1995 to 1997. He was then appointed to be Deputy Planning Director in June of 1997 and he served in that position until 2000. He then joined the Hawaii State Senate in 2000. He is currently Senate Vice President, representing the 2nd district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Energy and Environment, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Higher Education, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Ways and Means, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Kokubun and his wife, Anne, have two children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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