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Suzanne Chun Oakland
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| Suzanne Chun Oakland | ||
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| Hawaii State Senate District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 19, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 15 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $46,272/year | |
| Per diem | $150/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Hawaii House of Representatives | ||
| 1990 - 1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | McKinley High School | |
| Bachelor's | University of Hawaii (1983) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 27, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Oakland served in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1990 to 1996. She then joined the Hawaii State Senate in 1996 and has served in that position since. She is currently the Senate Majority Whip.
Oakland was a Community Services Specialist for the Hawaii State Senate in 1984. She worked as Administrative Assistant for Smolenski and Woodell, Attorneys at Law, from 1984 to 1986. She also worked as Administrative Assistant for Au's Plumbing and Metal Works from 1979 to 1990. From 1987 to 1990 she was a Research Assistant and Office Manager for City Council Member Gary Gill.
Oakland earned her BA in Communications/Psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1983.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oakland has been appointed to these committees:
- Human Services Chair
- Agriculture
- Education
- Health
- Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oakland served on these committees:
- Committee on Education and Housing, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Human Services, Hawaii Senate
- Committee on Ways and Means, Hawaii Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Hawaii State Senate elections, 2010
Oakland ran for re-election to the 13th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition in the September 18 primary. Oakland defeated Judy Franklin (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 13 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Suzanne Chun Oakland (D)
| 10,324 | 71.2% | ||
| Judy Franklin (R) | 3,359 | 23.2% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Oakland won re-election to the Hawaii State Senate from Hawaii's 13th Senate District. Oakland received 10,092 votes in the election, defeating Paul Smith, who received 3,116 votes. Additionally, 601 "Blank" votes and 2 "Over" votes were cast in the election.[2] Oakland raised $58,646 for her campaign; Smith raised $60,434.[3]
| Hawaii State Senate, District 13 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Suzanne Chun Oakland (D)
| 10,092 | 73.1% | ||
| Paul Smith (R) | 3,116 | 22.6% | ||
| Blank | 601 | 4.4% | ||
| Over | 2 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Oakland was up for re-election, he collected $41,611 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Hawaii State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Suzanne Chun Oakland's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hawaii Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $2,000 |
| Healthcare PAC | $2,000 |
| Sakuda, Bert | $1,510 |
| Hawaii Ophthalmological Society | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $41,611 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which she was not up for re-election, Oakland collected $2,916 in campaign contributions.[5] The four largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Suzanne Chun Oakland | $1,000 |
| Donald Graham | $300 |
| Royal Contracting Co. Ltd. | $250 |
| Outrigger Enterprises | $200 |
2006
In 2006, Oakland collected $58,646 in campaign contributions.[6] The six largest contributor to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Professional Assembly | $4,000 |
| Philip S. Chun | $2,516 |
| Hawaii State Teachers Association | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Laborers | $2,400 |
| Dr. Moon Soo Park | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
Personal
Oakland and her husband, Michael, have three children.
External links
- Official Hawaii Senate profile
- Legislative profile on Vote Smart
- Bio on Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' | Hawaii State Senate - District 13 1996–present | Succeeded by NA |
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