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J. English

Majority Leader at the Hawai'i State Senate representing District 7 : Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe.

J. Kalani English, formerly known as Jamie Kalani English, was a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate representing District 7. He served consecutively from 2001 until 2021, holding positions in District 5 and District 6 seats before redistricting.1 English was the Senate Majority Leader and had a 24-year political career, during which he championed Hawaiian culture and progressive environmental reforms.3

English resigned his seat on May 1, 2021, citing health reasons related to long-term effects of COVID-19.2 However, it was later revealed that he was under investigation by the FBI. On February 8, 2022, English was charged with felony honest services fraud for accepting over $18,000 in cash bribes in exchange for opposing cesspool-related bills while in office.1 He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 40 months in prison.1

During his tenure, English was known for:

  1. Introducing laws to preserve local culture and values
  2. Pushing forward green energy legislation
  3. Advocating for the use of Hawaiian language in public communication and courts
  4. Securing funding for capital improvement projects in his district3

English's fall from grace left many of his former constituents feeling betrayed, as he had been a respected figure who gave voice to Maui residents who often felt overlooked by the state government.3

Highlights

Sep 5 · legistorm.com
Hawaii Senate Transportation and Culture and the Arts Committee
Mar 1 · civilbeat.org
Kalani English's Fall From Grace Leaves Former Constituents ...
Kalani English's Fall From Grace Leaves Former Constituents ...
State Senator Kalani English to Retire, Citing Health Reasons
State Senator Kalani English to Retire, Citing Health Reasons
Sen J Kalani 'Powdernose' English Resigns - Hawaii Free Press
[PDF] board-packet-06252020.pdf - Hawaii Tourism Authority
Dec 5 · en.wikipedia.org
J. Kalani English
J. Kalani English

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Location

Hana, Hawaii, United States