Calvin Say
Calvin Say | |
|---|---|
| 10th Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Souki |
| Succeeded by | Joseph M. Souki |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office November 2, 1976 – November 3, 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Jackson Sayama |
| Member of the Honolulu City Council from the 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Kobayashi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1952 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cora Kotake |
| Profession | businessman |
Calvin K.Y. Say (born February 1, 1952) is an American politician and former Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives. Say currently serves as a member of the Honolulu City Council, representing Honolulu's 5th District. He was sworn in as a member of the council in January 2021, taking the seat formerly occupied by Ann Kobayashi, who retired due to the council's term limits.[1] After being worn in, Say was appointed chairperson of the council's budget committee.[2]
Prior to his election to the City Council, Say was a Democratic member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives, representing the 20th District from 1976 to 2020.[3] He served as Speaker of the House for 13 years until 2013,[4] when he was replaced by Joseph M. Souki (who was himself a former Speaker). He attended Saint Louis High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
References
[edit]- ^ Lovell, Blaze (February 25, 2020). "Former House Speaker Eyes Open Honolulu City Council Seat". Honolulu Civil Beat.
- ^ Jedra, Christina (January 6, 2021). "Honolulu Council Chair Announces Committee Assignments". Honolulu Civil Beat.
- ^ "Calvin Say". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Gutierrez, Ben. "Calvin Say to step down as House Speaker". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Hawaii House of Representatives - Calvin K.Y. Say official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Calvin K.Y. Say (HI) profile
- Follow the Money - Calvin K Y Say
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