Aloha! Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Maile Shimabukuro, and I currently serve as State Senator for District 21, which encompasses Kalaeloa to Kaena Point on Oahu’s leeward side. I have had the pleasure of serving you as a legislator for over 15 years.

I was first elected to the State House of Representatives in 2003, representing Waianae, Makaha, and Makua. In 2010, I had the fortune of being appointed to replace then Senate President Colleen Hanabusa when she was elected to Congress. I have served in the State Senate ever since.

I have served as Chair of the Hawaiian Affairs Committee for the past 5 years. I am also a member of the Ways and Means, and Transportation and Energy Committees.

In addition to serving as a legislator, I am an attorney at a non-profit legal services office, and I represent clients in primarily family and public benefit cases. I am a proud graduate of Waianae Elementary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Iolani, Colorado College, and the University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson School of Law.

I am half Okinawan and half Chinese, and I grew up on the Wai‘anae Coast. My significant other is Shayne Sakoda, who is a landlord and property manager for several rentals which he owns. I have a young son, Keani, and six stepchildren, Amber, Kekai, Christopher, Emma, Jaedyn, and Tyce.

I am the proud daughter of Karen Young, formerly a nurse practitioner at Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (or “WCCHC”), and James Shimabukuro, a professor at Kapi‘olani Community College. My sister, Summer Shimabukuro, is an Assistant Professor at Leeward Community College – Wai‘anae Moku; my half-sister, Elizabeth Shimabukuro, is an HR Specialist at Target; and my half-brother, Bobby Shimabukuro, is a mental health worker at Trillium Family Services. My stepfather, Dr. Fred Dodge, formerly served as medical director and a family physician at WCCHC.

My interests include surfing, the outdoors, politics, and travel.

I am very proud of what I have accomplished while I have been in office. Some of the major transportation projects I have championed include the:

• Nanakuli Turn Lane, from Haleakala Avenue to Nanakuli Avenue; and

• Parallel Route Phase 1, from Paakea Road to Nanakuli Avenue.

Some of the major education projects I have championed include the:

• Leeward Community College-Wai`anae Moku purchase of the Tycom Building in Maili;

• Searider Productions building expansion at Wai`anae High;

• Wai`anae Elementary School administration building;

• Makaha Elementary School ADA improvements; and

• DOE Alternative Learning Center for at-risk students on the Wai`anae Coast.

Some of the major agricultural initiatives I have championed include the:

• HI Farmers Union United distribution hub for the Wai`anae Coast; and

• MA’O Organic Farms’ Youth Leadership Training Program.

Some of the major job training initiatives I have championed include the:

• Ohana Ola O Kahumana transitional shelter training kitchen;

• Wai`anae Coast Community Foundation grant for Toys for Tots, Sunset on the Beach, food distribution, vocational training, and other programs; and

• Hospitality Training Program for Leeward oast residents.

Some of the major economic development and capital projects I have championed include the:

• E Ala Voyaging Canoe A-Frame Halau Wa`a at the Wai`anae Boat Harbor;

• Wai`anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center ER and dental buildings; and

• Na Kama Kai’s ocean education center at the Army’s Herbert K. Pilila`au Recreation Center.

In addition to obtaining much-need funding for the Leeward Coast, I am very proud of the bills I have gotten passed. Some of the major social justice bills I have championed include:

• Extending the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases;

• Direct payment of marital share of state retirement benefits in divorce cases; and

• Waiver of publication requirement in all family court abandonment cases for low-income persons.

Some of the major Hawaiian culture bills I have championed include:

• Legalization of pa`i`ai (hand-pounded poi);

• Aha Moku Advisory Committee structure and funding; and

• Legalization of indigenous architecture for residential structures.

Some of the major environmental protection bills I have championed include:

• Prohibition on removing sand from public beaches;

• Ohikilolo preservation resolution; and

• 10-Day removal requirement for abandoned vehicles.

Some of the major children and youth bills I have championed include:

• Lifting the cap on DOE commercial enterprises; and

• Kawailoa Youth and Family Wellness Center at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Center.

Some of the major housing bills I have championed include:

• Transfer on Death Deeds for homes; and

• Inclusion of legal non-conforming homes for Section 8 eligibility.

Some of the major kupuna care bills I have championed include:

• Allowing disabled persons to claim both physical and mental disability when seeking welfare; and

• Good cause exception for medical treatment plans for disabled welfare recipients.

I humbly ask for your vote in the upcoming election. If I am re-elected, I pledge to continue to fight for critically needed projects and policies. Some of my major priorities for future legislative sessions include:

• Parallel Route, Phase 2, from Nanakuli Avenue to Series 7 (Piliokahi Avenue);

• Extension of the 5th lane on Farrington Highway to Hakimo Road; and

• Rush Hour Contraflow Lane through the Nanakuli bottleneck.

For more information about me, search for Maile Shimabukuro on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and visit electmaile.com. Mahalo nui loa for your time and interest in our democratic process, and for the privilege of serving you.

Join us in wishing Rep. Cedric Gates “Hau’oli La Hanau” at a fundraiser for him, Stacelynn Eli, and me on Friday, June 22!

@cedricgates @unifywaianae @voteeli #election2018🇺🇸@msstaceykme

Mahalo nui loa to Senate President Ronald Kouchi and his crew for organizing a fantastic fundraiser on 05/10/18, and for inviting me, Senator Karl Rhoads, and Senator Stanley Chang to join in!! The food was stellar, the volunteers took care of every detail, and the guests filled the room with enthusiasm. Thank you to everyone who supported our event!

[Photos by: Patrice Tanna]

Continue reading “Mahalo & Photos~Joint Fundraiser w/Sen. President Kouchi, Sen. Rhoads & Sen. Chang”

Hope to see you there ~ spread the word! Donations can be mailed to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Wai’anae, HI 96792; or pre-purchase tickets with credit cards via PayPal at electmaile.com. You may also buy tickets at the door with check or cash. Mahalo for your on-going support!

#maileshimabukuro #ronkouchi #karlrhoads #stanleychang #hidems #election2018🇺🇸

Mahalo to all who came and supported Rep. Cedric Gates and I at my birthday bash fundraiser on 10/09/17!

Continue reading “Birthday Bash Fundraiser Photos”

>>>> Note Location Change to Hukilau Honolulu Restaurant <<<<<

Join Rep. Cedric Gates and I for food, wine, and fun at my “Birthday Bash” fundraiser on…

Monday, 10/09/17, 6-7:30pm, at Hukilau Honolulu Restaurant, 1088 Bishop St. (Executive Centre below Long’s Drugs)!

Suggested donation: $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000

Parking available in the Executive Centre for $4 flat rate with validation (unreserved stalls only).

Mail checks to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Waianae, HI 96792; or

purchase tickets via PayPal at https://electmaile.com; or pay at the door with check or cash.

For more information or to volunteer, email: maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Note: Donations to my campaign for State Senate District 21 are not tax deductible.
To purchase tickets in support of Cedric Gates, mail checks to:

Friends of Cedric Gates, PO Box 1162, Waianae, HI 96792

Buy tickets via credit card at: http://www.CedricGates.com

email: cedric4hawaii@gmail.com

phone: 808-457-6385
Hope to see you there..spread the word!

 

Mahalo for your support,
Senator Maile Shimabukuro

Friends of Maile Shimabukuro

87-162 Liopolo Street

Waianae, HI 96792

maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Twitter: @SenMaile
Paid for by:

*Friends of Maile Shimabukuro; Mervina Cash-Ka’eo, Campaign Chair
*Friends of Cedric Gates

FYI, Cedric Gates is the Democratic Representative for House District 44 (Maili/Waianae/Makaha). Gates co-founded the Active Hawaii Organization, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing nutritional education, physical activities, and community advocacy for the Waianae Coast. He was featured on the cover of Hawaii Business Magazine in May 2015 to highlight his community service and the hardships he has overcome. For more information about him, visit http://www.CedricGates.com.

Mahalo nui loa to all who helped make the 03/22/17 “Westside Pau Hana” joint fundraiser with Rep. Cedric Gates a huge success!

Gold Sponsors
~ Edward Burke

~ Charles Hew-Len

Bronze Sponsors

~ Schuyler “Lucky” Cole

~ Hawaii Association of Realtors

~ Hawaiian Telcom Good Government Club

~ Stephen Joseph

~ Nathan Kimura

~ Rosenberg, McKay, Hoffman Attorneys at Law

~ Albert Shigemura

~ Tyrone Tahara

~ Ben Yamamoto

~ Young Brothers Ltd. PAC

In-Kind Donors:

~ Derek Mukai

~ Kristine & Kurt Nakamatsu

~ Patrice Tanna

~ Shirley Yamauchi

~ Other donors arranged by Rep. Gates

Continue reading ““Westside Pau Hana” Fundraiser with Rep. Cedric Gates: Photos & Mahalos!”

  
Join Cedric Gates and I for food, wine, and fun at our “Westside Pau Hana” fundraiser on…

Wednesday, 03/22/17, 5-7:30pm, at the Mandalay Restaurant.

Suggested donation is $100/person.

Sponsorships available: Bronze ($250); Silver ($500); Gold ($1000)

Mail checks to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Waianae, HI 96792; or

purchase tickets via PayPal at https://electmaile.com; or

pay at the door with check or cash.

For more information or to volunteer, email: maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Note: Donations to my campaign for State Senate district 21 are not tax deductible.

To purchase tickets in support of Cedric Gates, mail checks to:

Friends of Cedric Gates, PO Box 1162, Waianae, HI 96792

email: cedric4hawaii@gmail.com

phone: 808-457-6385

http://www.CedricGates.com

Hope to see you there..spread the word!

Mahalo for your support ,

Senator Maile Shimabukuro

Friends of Maile Shimabukuro

87-162 Liopolo Street

Waianae, HI 96792

maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Twitter: @SenMaile

Paid for by:

*Friends of Maile Shimabukuro; Mervina Cash-Ka’eo, Campaign Chair

*Friends of Cedric Gates

FYI, Cedric Gates is the Democratic Representative for House District 44 (Maili/Waianae/Makaha). Gates co-founded the Active Hawaii Organization, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing nutritional education, physical activities, and community advocacy for the Waianae Coast. He was featured on the cover of Hawaii Business Magazine in May 2015 to highlight his community service and the hardships he has overcome. For more information about him, visit http://www.CedricGates.com.

Mahalo nui loa to all who helped make my 10/14/16 joint fundraiser with Cedric Gates a huge success!

In-Kind Donors:

~ Donna Walden

~ Chad Tsuneyoshi

~ Edward Saballa

~ Senator Kaiali’i Kahele & Roth Puahala

~ Shayne Sakoda

~ Derek Mukai

~ Summer, Manny, & Malia Miles

~ Karen Young & Fred Dodge

Gold Sponsors

~ Carol Burke

~ Edward Burke

~ Stanford Carr

~ Representative Sylvia Luke

Continue reading “Maile’s Birthday Bash Fundraiser with Cedric Gates: Photos & Mahalos!”

Musician Darren Benitez.

Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Darren Benitez will perform at my 10/14/16 “Birthday Bash”!  Benitez, who is known for his beautiful falsetto voice and the song “Mother of the Sea,” won a Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 1996 for Most Promising Artist of the Year.  He is a proud graduate of Waianae Intermediate and Waianae High School.

Another highlight of my event is the chance to meet Cedric Gates, who is running as a Democrat for House District 44 (Maili/Waianae/Makaha).  Gates co-founded the Active Hawaii Organization, a 501(c)(3) focused on providing nutritional education, physical activities, and community advocacy for the Waianae Coast.  He was featured on the cover of Hawaii Business Magazine in May 2015 to highlight his community service and the hardships he has overcome.  For more information about him, visit http://www.CedricGates.com.

Join Cedric Gates and I for food, wine, and fun at my “Birthday Bash” fundraiser on…
Friday, October 14, 2016; 6-8pm, at St. Andrew’s Priory (Ylang Ylang Courtyard), 224 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813!
Suggested donation is $100/person. Children under 12 free.

Sponsorships available: Bronze ($250); Silver ($500); Gold ($1000)
Mail checks to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Waianae, HI 96792; or
purchase tickets via PayPal at https://electmaile.com; or
pay at the door with check or cash.
Family-friendly event with a playground.
For more information or to volunteer, email: maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Note: Donations to my campaign for State Senate district 21 are not tax deductible.
To purchase tickets in support of Cedric Gates, mail checks to:

Friends of Cedric Gates, PO Box 1162, Waianae, HI 96792

email: cedric4hawaii@gmail.com

phone: 808-457-6385

http://www.CedricGates.com

Hope to see you there..spread the word!

 

Mahalo for your support ,

Senator Maile Shimabukuro

Friends of Maile Shimabukuro

87-162 Liopolo Street

Waianae, HI 96792

maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Twitter: @SenMaile

Paid for by:

*Friends of Maile Shimabukuro; Mervina Cash-Ka’eo, Campaign Chair

*Friends of Cedric Gates

  

Join me for food, wine, and fun at my “Birthday Bash” fundraiser on… 

Friday, October 14, 2016; 6-8pm, at St. Andrew’s Priory (Ylang Ylang Courtyard), 224 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813!

Suggested donation is $100/person. Children under 12 free. 

Mail checks to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Waianae, HI 96792; or

purchase tickets via PayPal at https://electmaile.com; or 

pay at the door with check or cash.

Family-friendly event with a playground. 

Hope to see you there. 

Spread the word! Mahalo for your support.

For more information or to volunteer, email: maileshimabukuro@yahoo.com

Note: Donations to my campaign for State Senate district 21 are not tax deductible.

Paid for by: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro; Mervina Cash-Ka’eo, Campaign Chair

  

Support Dr. Michael Bennett, democratic candidate for State Senate District 9 – Waialae, Diamond Head, Kahala, Aina Haina & Hawaii Kai. Dr. Bennett is married to Kelii (McComber) Simmons, a Kamehameha Schools graduate who was born and raised in Nanakuli. For more information, visit: http://www.votebennettforsenate.com

   
Colleen Hanabusa speaking at the 2016 Democratic Convention 

 
Keali’i Lopez and Josiah “Black” Ho’ohuli

   
Alva Kaneaiakala, Sen. Mazie Hirono, and Erika Liashenko

Trevor and Sen. Michelle Kidani    
Seated, L-R: Melva Aila, Alva Kaneaiakala, and Erika Liashenko.

Standing, middle row, L-R: Sen. Shimabukuro, Willie Chai, Sophia Carba, Juli Patten, Joan Peters, Mary-Elizabeth Natividad, Shaina Caporoz.

Standing, back row, L-R: William Aila Jr., De Mont Conner, Ed Burke, Kaiulani Milham, Rachel Conner, Robin Grant, Cynthia Rezentes, Josiah Ho’ohuli.

This entertaining Prezi slideshow was put together by Stacy Garcia, Jr. You’ll love the background music! Click the image to start the show. Click the right and left arrows at the bottom of the screen to advance through the photos.

Join me for a fiesta on

May 5, 2015, 6-8pm, at M Night Club (Restaurant Row)!

Suggested donation is $100/person.

Mail checks to: Friends of Maile Shimabukuro, 87-162 Liopolo St., Waianae, HI 96792; or

purchase tickets via PayPal; or

pay at the door with check or cash.

Hope to see you there.

Spread the word!

Mahalo for your support.

Updated 4/1/15

Address of Maile Shimabukuro on the Occasion of the Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

August 5, 1985, Honolulu, Hale

Good afternoon. My name is Maile and I’m 14 years old. When I was asked to do a speech about Hiroshima, my first reaction was, Why me? I mean, I’m only 14 and who’s going to listen to a kid? And besides, I don’t know much about Nuclear War. Except that it kills people, and can destroy entire cities. I don’t like to think about that. It scares me. I don’t want to die. I don’t want our beautiful world to be destroyed. Especially the beaches, and the mountains, and the parks, and all the animals, and the people. Especially the people.

If my family was killed, I would have nowhere to go and no one to love. I would have no home, no security.

Or if I became handicapped. I would never be able to live my life in the way that I had before. I would experience what children in Hiroshima did when we bombed them.

I guess I know quite a bit about Nuclear War. Enough to speak out against it, and I feel my generation, especially, must do everything we can to put an end to the use of Nuclear Weapons so that the tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will never be repeated.

My only hope is that you people will listen to me and other kids my age. We have feelings about Nuclear War, too,

Maile Shimabukuro
87-2150-6 Helelua Place
Waianae, HI 96792
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A great big mahalo to John Witeck, a family friend of Senator Shimabukuro, who saved the speech and photo and shared it recently, and to Colleen Teramae, the senator’s office manager and first cousin, who brought it to our attention.

Last updated 11/9/14