Gary Hooser

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Gary Hooser (b. January 19, 1954) is a Democratic state senator in the Hawaii Senate, representing the 7th district. Hooser is the Senate Majority Leader.

Education

Hooser did Professional Studies in Public Administration. He attended Hawaii Entrepreneur Training and Development Institute in 1978. He went on to receive his AA from Kauai Community College in 1990. He then earned his BA from the University of Hawaii West Oahu in 1996.

Professional experience

Hooser is the founder/owner of Wai'oli Properties, Incorporated. He is also Vice-President of Loomis-ISC. In addition, he is President and co-founder of H and S Publishing.

Political experience

Hooser was on the Kauai County Council from 1998 to 2002. He joined the Hawaii State Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. He also was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, District 2, Hawaii, in 2006. He has been Senate Majority Leader since 2007, representing the 7th district.

Committee membership

• Committee on Energy and Environment, Hawaii Senate
• Committee on Ways and Means, Hawaii Senate

Personal life

Hooser and his wife, Claudette, have two children.

External links

• Official Hawaii Senate profile
• Profile on Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998

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