Suzanne Chun Oakland
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| Suzanne Chun Oakland | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 13 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1996 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Suzanne Chun Oakland (b. June 27, 1961) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 13th district.
Education
Oakland earned her BA in Communications/Psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1983.
Professional experience
Oakland was a Community Services Specialist for the Hawaii State Senate in 1984. She worked as Administrative Assistant for Smolenski and Woodell, Attorneys at Law, from 1984 to 1986. She also worked as Administrative Assistant for Au's Plumbing and Metal Works from 1979 to 1990. From 1987 to 1990 she was a Research Assistant and Office Manager for City Council Member Gary Gill.
Political experience
Oakland served in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1990 to 1996. She then joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1996 and has served in that position since. She is currently Senate Majority Whip, representing the 13th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Education and Housing, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Human Services, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Ways and Means, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Oakland and her husband, Michael, have three children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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