Derek Kawakami
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Derek S.K. Kawakami[2] is an American politician serving as the eleventh Mayor of Kauai since December 3, 2018. Kawakami previously served as a Kauai County Councilmember from 2016-2018 and 2008-2011 and as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from April 4, 2011 through November 8, 2016.[3] Kawakami was appointed by Governor Neil Abercrombie to fill the vacancy caused by the appointment of Hermina Morita to chair the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Kawakami is a member of the Democratic Party.
Quick Facts 11th Mayor of Kauai, Preceded by ...
Derek Kawakami | |
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11th Mayor of Kauai | |
Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Bernard Carvalho |
Hawaii House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
In office April 4, 2011 – November 8, 2016 | |
Appointed by | Neil Abercrombie[1] |
Preceded by | Hermina Morita |
Succeeded by | Nadine Nakamura |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Kauaʻi Community College Chaminade University of Honolulu |
Website | derekkawakami |
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