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John Mizuno

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Won the General, 2022 Hawaii State House District 29

Hawaii State House, District 28 (2006 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    John M. Mizuno
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Place:
    Kalihi, HI
  • Home City:
    Honolulu, HI
  • Religion:
    Evangelical
  • Family:
    Wife: May
Personal Details

Education

  • Graduated, Council of State Governments-WEST Academy, 2008
  • JD, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Willamette University College of Law, 1987-1990
  • BA, Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1982-1986

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Council of State Governments-WEST Academy, 2008
  • JD, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Willamette University College of Law, 1987-1990
  • BA, Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1982-1986
  • Legislative Aide, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Office Manager, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Special Investigator, State of Hawaii, 1998-2003
  • State Public Hearings Officer, California, 1992-1998
  • Administrative Law Judge, California, 1992-1998
  • Psychological Educational Therapist, Child and Family Services, Hawaii, 1992-1993
  • Law Clerk, Judge Donald K Tsukiyama, First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii, 1991-1992
  • Investigator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Conciliator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Willamette University, 1989-1990
  • Academic Programs Coordinator, Willamette University College of Law, 1989-1990
  • Law Clerk, Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, 1989

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Council of State Governments-WEST Academy, 2008
  • JD, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Willamette University College of Law, 1987-1990
  • BA, Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1982-1986
  • Legislative Aide, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Office Manager, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Special Investigator, State of Hawaii, 1998-2003
  • State Public Hearings Officer, California, 1992-1998
  • Administrative Law Judge, California, 1992-1998
  • Psychological Educational Therapist, Child and Family Services, Hawaii, 1992-1993
  • Law Clerk, Judge Donald K Tsukiyama, First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii, 1991-1992
  • Investigator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Conciliator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Willamette University, 1989-1990
  • Academic Programs Coordinator, Willamette University College of Law, 1989-1990
  • Law Clerk, Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, 1989
  • Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 28, 2006-present
  • Candidate, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 28, 2018, 2020
  • Vice Speaker, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2013-2017
  • Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2011-2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Hawaii Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Task Force

Former Chair, Health and Human Service Committee, National Asian American Caucus

Former Member, Human Services and Welfare Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures

Former Member, Keiki Caucus, Hawaii State Legislature

Former Vice Chair, Legislative Management Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee

Chair, Health Committee

Member, Human Services and Homelessness Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Council of State Governments-WEST Academy, 2008
  • JD, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Willamette University College of Law, 1987-1990
  • BA, Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1982-1986
  • Legislative Aide, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Office Manager, Representative Dennis A Arakaki, 2003-2006
  • Special Investigator, State of Hawaii, 1998-2003
  • State Public Hearings Officer, California, 1992-1998
  • Administrative Law Judge, California, 1992-1998
  • Psychological Educational Therapist, Child and Family Services, Hawaii, 1992-1993
  • Law Clerk, Judge Donald K Tsukiyama, First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii, 1991-1992
  • Investigator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Conciliator, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, 1990-1991
  • Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Willamette University, 1989-1990
  • Academic Programs Coordinator, Willamette University College of Law, 1989-1990
  • Law Clerk, Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, 1989
  • Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 28, 2006-present
  • Candidate, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 28, 2018, 2020
  • Vice Speaker, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2013-2017
  • Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2011-2013
  • Co-Chair, Angel and Lokahi Tree, Christmas Youth Ministry Program, Kalihi Union Church, present
  • Director, Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (AWANA) Pals Youth Program, Kalihi Union Church, present
  • Member, Cure Autism Now, present
  • Board Member, Hawaii Children's Trust Fund, present
  • Vice Chair, Hershey Hawaii State Youth Track Meet, present
  • Member, Juvenile Justice Board, present
  • Member, Kalihi Education Coalition, present
  • Co-Chair, Kalihi Kids in Sports Program, present
  • Chair, Outstanding Advocate Awards for Children and Youth, present
  • Council Member, Kalihi Palama Council

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Legislator of the Year, US Humane Society, 2010; Legislator of the Year, Psychological Association, 2009; Legislator of the Year, Tobacco free Hawaii, 2007; Who's Who in American Politics, 2010; Lapu-Lapu Award, Congress of the Visayan Organization, 2010; Certificate for Excellence in Education, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture, 2010; Adopted Son of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, 2010; Certificate of Appreciation, Honey Brown Foundation, 2010; Distinguished Service Award, BI Adult Foster Homes & Residential Care Associations; 2009; Certificate of Recognition for Healthcare, Alliance of Residential Care Administrators, 2009; Mayor's Award, City of Carcar, Cebu, Philippines, 2009; Recognition by Chicago Save Abandon Babies Foundation, 2007; Service Award, Waikiki Rotary Club, 2007

Favorite Athlete:

Stefanie Graf

Favorite Book:

The Old Man and the Sea

Favorite Movie:

Son of God

Favorite Musician:

Odin Works

Favorite Sport:

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite TV Shows:

Hawaii 5-0

Priority Issues:

John lists the following as legislative priorities: the economy & job creation, quality education from pre-K and beyond, accessible healthcare, infrastructure expansion & improvement, affordable housing, a green sustainable environment, and public safety.

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