Samuel Slom
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| Dwight Takamine | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 8 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1996 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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Slom comments on opening of 2009 legislative session |
Samuel M. 'Sam' Slom is a Republican state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 8th district. He was first elected to the state senate in 1996.
Slom is one of just two Republican state senators in the 25-member Hawaii senate, and serves as the state senate's minority leader.
Educational background
Slom earned his LLB from LaSalle Law School in 1966. He went on to receive his BA in Government/Economics from the University of Hawaii in 1963.
Professional background
Slom was Director of Economics Division for the Bank of Hawaii from 1968 to 1982. He was also a Professor at Hawaii Pacific University from 1975 to 1984. He has been President/Executive Director of Small Business Hawaii since 1983. He has also worked as owner of SMS Consultants from 1982 to the present. Since 1982 he has been owner of Convention Speakers of Hawaii as well.
Political experience
Slom joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1996. From 1996 to 2000 he served as Senate Minority Floor Leader. He then served as Minority Leader from 2000 to 2004. He is currently Minority Floor Leader, representing the 8th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Economic Development and Technology, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Higher Education, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Labor, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Tourism, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Slom is divorced and has four children.
External links
- Ofiicial Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Sam Slom's website
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