Val Okimoto
Val Okimoto is an American politician and member of the Hawaii House of Representatives. She represents District 36 and is a member of the Republican Party. Okimoto is a 2019 graduate of the Council of State Governments West - Western Legislative Academy,[1] and is a recipient of a 2020 Elected Women of Excellence Award from the National Foundation for Women Legislators.[2]
Val Okimoto | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Beth Fukumoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lihue, Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Mililani, Hawaii |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University of Hawaii Chaminade University of Honolulu |
| Website | valokimoto |
Background
Okimoto was born in Lihue, Hawaii. She graduated from high school with honors from Kauai High School. Okimoto earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University of Hawaii, and earned her Special Education Teacher Certification at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Okimoto has done mission work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cebu, Philippines. She is an active member of the community by serving as a Director and Treasurer of the Mililani Town Association (MTA),[3] School Community Council (SCC) board member at Mililani ‘Ike Elementary School, member of the Board of Directors for Hoaloha ‘Ike, Parent and Coach for Mililani American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), and served for 4 years as the President of her church's chapter of a woman's organization.[4]
Political career
Okimoto was elected to represent District 36 of the Hawaii House of Representatives, which includes Mililani Mauka, Mililani, and Waipiʻo Acres, on November 6, 2018. She was re-elected for a second term on November 3, 2020.[4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Val Okimoto | 4,933 | 51.3% | |
| Democratic | Marilyn Lee | 4,081 | 42.4% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Val Okimoto | 6,949 | 50.2% | |
| Democratic | Trish La Chica | 6,337 | 45.8% | |
Committee assignments
- 2019-2020
- Committee on Lower & Higher Education
- Committee on Tourism & International Affairs
- Committee on Transportation (2020)
- Committee on Agriculture (2019)
- 2021
- Committee on Economic Development
- Committee on Education
- Committee on Higher Education & Technology
- Committee on Labor & Tourism
References
- "Council of State Governments West" (PDF). www.csgwest.org. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- "National Foundation for Women Legislators". www.womenlegislators.org. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- "Board of Directors - Mililani Town Association". www.mililanitown.org. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
- "Final Summary Report - General Election 2018" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- "Final Summary Report - General Election 2020" (PDF). Hawaii Office of Elections. Retrieved 31 December 2020.