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Kalei Akaka | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Constituency | Oʻahu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Chaminade University |
Kaleihikina Akaka is an American politician. In 2018, she was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), representing Oʻahu.[1] She was re-elected to the seat in 2022.[2]
Early years
[edit]Akaka grew up in Kona, Hawaii and Honolulu.[3] She is the granddaughter of former U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka.[1]
University
[edit]She attended Chaminade University of Honolulu, graduating in 2004.[4]
Career
[edit]Before serving as an OHA Trustee, Akaka worked at Kamehameha Schools at the middle school staff administration.[1] She had previously worked at the Hawaii State Legislature as a legislative aide and researcher, the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation, the ʻŌhiʻa Foundation, and the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation.[3]
Legislative races
[edit]In 2012 and 2014, Akaka unsuccessfully challenged Nicole Lowen to represent District 6 in the Hawaii House of Representatives.[5] She filed a lawsuit in 2012 citing irregularities during the election primaries, where she lost by 45 votes.[6]
OHA Board of Trustees
[edit]In 2018, Akaka campaigned on restoring public trust in OHA after criticisms from the state auditor.[1] She also supported the Thirty Meter Telescope.[7] She won the election to the Oahu seat in 2018 and 2022.[2]
As a Trustee, Akaka worked to build relationships with the state legislature and successfully advocated for Public Land Trust legislation to raise annual revenue payments to OHA, as well as forming a working group to discuss receiving revenues from ceded lands.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Hurley, Timothy (2018-11-07). "Kalei Akaka outpaces Esther Kia'aina for OHA seat; few vote for Rowena Akana". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b Ordonio, Cassie (2022-08-14). "OHA: Akaka Keeps Her Seat In Oahu Race". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ a b c Staff, Ka Wai Ola (2022-07-28). "Kaleihikina Akaka". Ka Wai Ola. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Alumni in Office". Chaminade University of Honolulu. 2018-11-21. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Kalei Akaka". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Grube, Nick (2012-08-23). "Akaka's Granddaughter Files Election Protest". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Richardson, Mahealani (2018-11-01). "Akaka, Kiaaina share unique connection as they compete for OHA's Oahu seat". www.hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.