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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 HouseContinue reading “Accomplishments & Goals: Election 2018!”

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 everyoneContinue 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 #stanleychangContinue reading “Joint Fundraiser with Senate President Kouchi, Sen. Rhoads, & Sen. Chang on 05/10/18!”

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

>>>> 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 forContinue reading “Shimabukuro/Gates Birthday Bash Fundraiser Oct. 9!”

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,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 PayPalContinue reading “Westside Pau Hana Fundraiser on March 22, 5-7:30pm at The Mandalay Restaurant “

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 GoldContinue 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 WaianaeContinue reading “Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner Darren Benitez to Perform at Shimabukuro/Gates Fundraiser 10/14/16 “

   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; orContinue reading “Birthday Bash Fundraiser 10/14/16 🎉”

   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-ElizabethContinue reading “HI State Democratic Convention 2016: Photos”

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!Continue reading “Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser 5/5/15, 6-8pm, M Night Club”

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? IContinue reading “Maile, As a 14-year-old in 1985: On the 40th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima”