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Summary

Senator Les S. Ihara, Jr.

Full Name: Les S. Ihara, Jr.
Office: State Senate (HI) - District 10, Democratic
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Catherine
Birth Date: 04/19/1951
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI
Home City: Honolulu, HI

Recent Key Votes

SB 1 - Superferry Environmental Assessment
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 29, 2007 - -Authorizes the Governor to institute requirements deemed environmentally necessary, particularly to protect ocean life and prevent the spread of invasive species [Part II (Sec 4)]. ...

SB 1276 - Environmental Impact of Harbor Improvements
Legislation (Yea)

March 8, 2007 - - Requires the Department of Transportation to follow any environmental impact statement recommendations and update agreements with private ferry operators to lessen negative environmental consequences ...

HB 3115 - Gasoline Industry Controls
Legislation (Yea)

May 2, 2006

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Education

Jan. 1, 2012 - * reform of education system is needed to prepare our youth for the global knowledge economy

Issue Position: Economy

Jan. 1, 2012 - * our economy needs restructuring to allow a knowledge industry to grow and develop in Hawaii

Issue Position: Elderly

Jan. 1, 2012 - * an expanded senior service industry is needed to enable our elderly to "age in place" with dignity

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($14,065.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Les Ihara, Jr. refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Les S. Ihara, Jr.'s Hawaii State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
senihara@capitol.hawaii.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=ihara

Capitol
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-6250
Fax: 808-586-6251

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