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Scott Enright
Scott Enright was the Hawaii commissioner of agriculture. He was appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie effective January 1, 2014, and served until 2019.[1][2][3] He previously served as the deputy of the Bureau of Agriculture under former commissioner Russell Kokubun, who left office in November 2013. Abercrombie appointed Enright to replace Kokubun on December 26, 2013. His appointment was confirmed unanimously by the Hawaii State Senate in March 2014.[1][4]
Biography
Enright obtained bachelor’s degrees in psychology and philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Political career
Hawaii Commissioner of Agriculture (2014-2019)
Enright served as commissioner of agriculture from January 1, 2014, until January 2019. He was appointed to the position following the December 2013 resignation of Russell Kokubun.[1][3]
Appointments
2013
Enright was appointed Hawaii Commissioner of Agriculture by Gov. Neil Abercrombie effective January 1, 2014, and confirmed by the state Senate in March.[4]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Governor of Hawaii Neil Abercrombie, "Press Releases: Governor Names Scott Enright Board of Agriculture Chair," December 26, 2014
- ↑ The Star-Advertiser, "Agriculture director Kokubun retiring," November 30, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Civil Beat, "Abercrombie Agriculture Director Leaving, Will Help Hanabusa Campaign," November 11, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Star-Adviser, "Senate confirms Enright as director of state Department of Agriculture," March 11, 2014
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Hawaii Commissioner of Agriculture 2014-2019 |
Succeeded by Denise Albano |
