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Ryan Yamane
| Ryan Yamane | |
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 37 | |
| Incumbent | |
| In office | |
| 2004-Present | |
| Term ends | |
| November 4, 2014 | |
| Years in position | 9 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $46,272/year |
| Per diem | $150/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2004 |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii, 1992 |
| Master's | University of Hawaii, 1996 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | October 24, 1969 |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, HI |
| Profession | Social Worker |
| Religion | Christian |
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Biography
Yamane's professional experience includes working as Clinical Director of the Ho'okupono Program, as a Mental Health Specialist IV and Therapist for Child and Family Service, and as a social worker III.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yamane served on the following committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce | ||||
| • Labor & Public Employment | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yamane served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection & Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Yamane served on these committees:
| Hawaii Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Hawaiian Affairs | ||||
| • Health, Chair | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
Elections
2012
Yamane won re-election in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 37. Yamane ran unopposed in the August 11 Democratic primary and defeated Emil Svrcina (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 37, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Ryan Yamane Incumbent |
80% | 8,660 | |
| Republican | Emil Svrcina | 20% | 2,163 | |
| Total Votes | 10,823 | |||
2010
Yamane won re-election to the 37th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. Beth Fukumoto ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[4]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 37 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan Yamane (D)
|
5,092 | 54.8% | ||
| Beth Fukumoto (R) | 3,865 | 41.6% | ||
2008
In 2008, Yamane won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 37th District. Yamane ran unopposed in the election. He raised $47,794 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Yamane raised $68,575 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbers & Pipefitters | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Liberty Dialysis | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Carpenters & Joiners | $1,700 |
2008
In 2008, Yamane collected $47,794 in campaign contributions.[7] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Outrigger Enterprises | $2,000 |
| Altria | $2,000 |
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $2,000 |
| Ironworkers for Better Government PAC | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $1,900 |
Personal
Yamane served on the Waipahu District 22 Neighborhood Board from 1999-2004, is a volunteer with the Citizen Police Academy of the Honolulu Police Department of the Leeward Oahu Lion's Club, and Leeward Young Men's Christian Association Board of Managers.[8]
Recent news
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- Session Done, But Is Hawaii Speaker Consolidating Power? - Honolulu Civil Beat
- Lawmakers vote to ban the parking boot - Hawaii News Now
- Has Honolulu transit tax gone off the rail? - KHON2
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ 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 37 Hawaii House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Yamane
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