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K. Mark Takai
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| K. Mark Takai | ||
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| Hawaii House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 19, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Vice Speaker of the House, Hawaii State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2006 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1990 | |
| Master's | University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1993 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Hawaii Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1999-present | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 1, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, HI | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Takai is Owner of Pacific First Health Solutions, and a First Lieutenant in the Hawaii Army National Guard. He has been a Public Health Educator with the Department of Health's Tobacco Prevention and Education Project, Publications Coordinator in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Hawaii, and a Hawaii Army National Guard Deputy State Surgeon.
He is National Chairman of the National Network of Legislators in the Military, State Coordinator of United States for Military Families, and Coordinator of the Hawaii Medal of Honor.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Takai has been appointed to these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Takai served on these committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs Committee
- Education Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Tourism, Culture & International Affairs Committee
Elections
2010
Takai won re-election to the 34th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary election on September 18, 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. William Wong ran on the Republican ticket for this seat.[2]
| Hawaii House of Representatives, District 34 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 K. Mark Takai (D)
| 6,213 | 76.0% | ||
| William Wong (R) | 1,453 | 17.8% | ||
2008
In 2008, Takai won re-election to the Hawaii House of Representatives from Hawaii's 34th District. Takai ran unopposed in the election. He raised $95,011 for his campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Takai raised $81,930 in contributions. [4]
His six largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Shin, Patrick | $2,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 293 | $2,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008, Takai collected $95,011 in campaign contributions.[5] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hawaii Optometric Association | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Perik | $2,000 |
| Friends of Terry Visperas | $2,000 |
| Friends of Ken Hiraki | $2,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1186 | $2,000 |
External links
- Hawaii House of Representatives - Rep. K. Mark Takai
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
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| Preceded by ' | Hawaii House District 34 1995–present | Succeeded by NA |
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