John M. Mizuno
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HAWAII STATE LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
John M. Mizuno, a Democrat, won elections in 2006 to represent the 30th Representative seat in the Hawaii State Legislature. The 30th district includes the Kamehameha Heights, Kalihi Valley and Fort Shafter areas of the island of Oahu, Hawai'i.
Hawaii State Representative John M. Mizuno was recognized as the "Legislator of the Year" in his first year in office. This was the first time a first year lawmaker has ever been recognized as the Top Legislator in Hawaii history. In his second term, Rep. John Mizuno was appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Human Services Committee. As Chair of the Human Services Committee, Representative Mizuno has oversight over the second largest department in the state, with the second largest budget in Hawaii.
In 2008, Hawaii State Representative John M. Mizuno graduated from the CSG-WEST Academy, known as the "Top Gun" Legislative academy in the nation. The academy selects the top 40 legislators from the nation, with a goal to train them to become our nation's leaders.
State Representative John Mizuno also serves as the Co-Chair of the Hawaii State Legislature's Keiki (Children) Caucus and Kupuna (Elderly) Caucus.
Representative Mizuno is also a Majority Policy Advisory Member.
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Education
- Willamette University College of Law, Salem, Oregon, Juris Doctor, May 1990
- Dispute Resolution Certificate, May 1990
- Trustees’ Scholarship, 1987-1990
- First Year Class Secretary
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, December 1986 [1]
GRADUATE CSG-WEST LEGISLATIVE ACADEMY, 2008
Employment
Hawaii State Legislator, State of Hawaii (2006-present)
- Legislative Manager for the House of Representatives, State of Hawaii (2003-2006)
- Special Investigator, State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services (1998-2003)
- State Public Hearings Officer (aka Administrative Law Judge) (1992-1998)
- Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Donald K. Tsukiyama, First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii, Hawaii Judiciary (1991-1992)
- Investigator and Conciliator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (1990-1991)
- Psychological Educational Therapist (PT), Child & Family Services, Hawaii (1992-1993)
- Law Clerk, Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii (Summer 1989)
- Academic Programs Coordinator, Willamette College of Law, Oregon (1989-1990)
- Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Willamette University, Oregon (1989-1990) [2]
Community
- Hershey Hawaii State Youth Track Meet, Vice Chair
- Kalihi Union Church, Director AWANA Pals Youth Program
- Kalihi Union Church Angel & Lokahi Tree co-chair, Christmas Youth Ministry Program
- Kalihi Palama Counsel Member
- Co-Chair, Kalihi Kids in Sports Program
- Co-Chair Keiki Caucus, Hawaii State Legislature
- Co-Chair Kupuna Caucus, Hawaii State Legislature
- Chair for the Annual Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children & Youth
- Organizer for the Hawaii State Legislature’s Keiki Caucus Summit
- Nationally Ranked Power Lifter 148 lb. Class – Hawaii State Champion 1986
- Member of the University of Hawaii Football Team 1983 [3]
Member of the following House committees:
- HUS - Human Services (Chair)
- CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce
- HAW - Hawaiian Affairs
- HLT - Health
- JUD - Judiciary
Contact:
Hawaii State Representative John M. Mizuno Chairman, Committee on Human Services
State Representative John M. Mizuno also serves on the following committees: Health, Judiciary, Hawaiian Affairs, Commerce and Consumer Protection
- Hawaii State Capitol, Room 436
- 415 South Beretania Street
- Honolulu, HI 96813
- phone 808-586-6050
- fax 808-586-6051
- E-mail repmizuno@Capitol.hawaii.gov
External links
- Mizuno campaign website
- House website of Mizuno
- Representative John M. Mizuno (HI) Project Vote Smart.
- Shikina, Robert. Scores attend civil-union rally Honolulu Star-Bulletin, January 18, 2010.
- DePledge, Derrick. Leading The Notebook blog, February 5, 2010.
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