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Summary

Russell S. Kokubun

Full Name: Russell S. Kokubun
Office: Chairman of the Department of Agriculture (HI), Democratic
First Appointed: 12/04/2010
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Anne; 2 Children: Keiko, Nina
Birth Date: 05/15/1948
Birth Place: Honolulu, HI
Home City: Volcano Village, HI

Recent Key Votes

HB 2377 - Board of Education Selection Advisory Council
Legislation (Yea)

April 28, 2010 - -Requires that the members of the Board of Education be nominated by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, from lists of candidates created by ...

HB 2583 - Shark Feeding Penalty Increase
Legislation (Yea)

April 27, 2010 - -Increases the fine for feeding sharks in state marine waters from $500 to at least $5,000 but no more than $15,000 (Sec. 1). -Requries the ...

HB 2421 - Petroleum Tax ("Barrel Tax") Increase
Legislation (Yea)

April 14, 2010 - -Establishes the Energy Security Special Fund to be created, to (Sec. 3):-Support the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative program; -Fund the renewable energy facilitator; and -Fund ...

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Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Total Score 5%
2010 Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Raids 0%
2010 Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Individual Llberty 67%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry General Trade Unions ($7,500.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Russell Kokubun refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Department Email
hdoa.info@hawaii.gov

Department Website
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa

Department
Hawai`i Department of Agriculture
Office of the Chairperson
1428 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808-973-9560
Fax: 808-973-9613

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