Fred Hemmings
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| Fred Hemmings | |
| Hawaii State Senate District 25 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2000 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Senate website |
Contents |
Hemming comments on opening of 2009 legislative session |
Frederick M. Hemmings, Jr. (b. January 9, 1946) is a Republican state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 25th district.
Hemmings is one of just two Republican state senators in the 25-member Hawaii senate.
Professional experience
Hemmings was a Columnist for the Honolulu Star Bulletin in 1966. He was a Consultant/Test Pilot for "Big Surf" in 1969. He was also a Commercial Actor in 1966, 1967, and 1970. He worked as a Producer/host for the Hawaii Sports Scene, KITV, in 1972. He also worked as a Commentator of Sports Spectacular for the Columbia Broadcasting System from 1976 to 1977. In addition, he was a Commentator of the Wide World of Sports for American Broadcasting Company from 1970 to 1975 and in 1978. Hemmings was a Commentator of Sports World for National Broadcasting Company from 1979 to 1983. He was then a Radio Talk Show Host for KGU Radio and a Contributing Editor for the Honolulu Magazine from 1991 to 1992. He was an author in 1977, 1979, and 1997. From 2004 to 2005 he was Co-Host of "Eqal Time with Fred Hemmings" on KHNR Radio 97.5. He has worked as Owner/Marketing/Communications/Consulting for Sports Enterprises Limited Liability Company since 1970.
Political experience
Hemmings was Oahu County Chairman for the Republican Party of Hawaii from 1975 to 1976. He then served in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1984 to 1990. During this time he served as Republican Floor Leader. In 1990 he was a Gubernatorial Candidate for the State of Hawaii. He joined the Hawaii State Senate in 2000 and has served in that position since. He has been Senate Minority Leader since 2006, representing the 25th district.
Committee membership
- Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Education and Housing, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Energy and Environment, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Health, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Human Services, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Ways and Means, Hawaii Senate
Personal life
Hemmings and his wife, Lydia, have four children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Profile on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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