J. Kalani English

Kalani English
Majority Leader of the Hawaii Senate
In office
November 4, 2014 – May 1, 2021
Preceded byBrickwood Galuteria
Succeeded byDru Kanuha
Member of the Hawaii Senate
from the 7th district
5th (2000–2002)
6th (2002–2012)
In office
November 2000 – May 1, 2021
Preceded byJoe Tanaka
Succeeded byLynn DeCoite
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationHawaii Loa College
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA)
Harvard University (MPA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Jamie Kalani English[1][2] is a former American politician and was a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate representing District 7. English served consecutively from 2001 until 2013 in the District 5 and District 6 seats. English resigned his seat on May 1, 2021,[3][4] months after having been arrested by Federal agents.[5]

English was charged by the United States Attorney's Office for Hawaii with felony honest services fraud on February 8, 2022 in connection with accepting over $18,000 in cash bribes in exchange for opposing cesspool-related bills while he was a member of the Hawaii State Senate.[6][7][8] English has pled guilty to the charge of honest services wire fraud and was sentenced to 40 months in prison.[5][9][10]

Early life and education

English earned his Bachelor's degree in Pacific Island studies from Hawaii Loa College, his Master's degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government. His father is of Jewish descent.[11] He also served on the Maui County Council from 1997 - 2000.[12] English was a member of the 2000 class of the Pacific Century Fellows.[13] After pleading guilty to honest services wire fraud in February 2022, English was sentenced to 40 months in prison.

Elections

  • In 2000, when Democratic Senator Joe Tanaka retired and left the District 5 seat open, English won the three-way September 23, 2000, Democratic primary with 3,967 votes (48.1%),[14] and won the November 5, 2002, general election with 8,300 votes (53.7%) against Republican nominee Allen Shishido.[15]
  • In 2002, redistricted to District 6, and with Democratic Senator Avery Chumbley retired, English was unopposed for the September 21, 2002, Democratic primary, winning with 4,884 votes,[16] and the November 5, 2002, general election.[17]
  • In 2004, English was unopposed for the September 18, 2004, Democratic primary, winning with 4,675 votes,[18] and won the three-way November 2, 2004, general election with 12,362 votes (67.0%) against Republican nominee Robb Finberg and Green Party candidate Shaun Stenshol.[19]
  • In 2008, English was unopposed for the September 20, 2008, Democratic primary, winning with 4,974 votes,[20] and won the November 4, 2008, general election with 14,030 votes (70.7%) against Independent candidate John Blumer-Buell.[21]
  • In 2012, redistricted to District 7, and with Democratic Senator Gary Hooser running for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, English won the August 11, 2012, Democratic primary with 5,456 votes (66.8%),[22] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, general election.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Senator J. Kalani English". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii State Legislature. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Jamie Kalani English's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  3. ^ Harlow, Casey (April 28, 2021). "State Senator Kalani English to Retire, Citing Health Reasons". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Tanji, Melissa (June 18, 2021). "Lynn DeCoite is appointed to Senate District 7 seat". Maui News. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Lovell, Blaze (July 5, 2022). "Former State Lawmaker English Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Federal Prison". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  6. ^ U.S. Department of Justice (February 8, 2022). "Two Hawaii Legislators Charged with Honest Services Fraud" (Press release). Honolulu. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Former Senate majority leader, 2nd lawmaker charged with taking big bribes for legislative action". Hawaii News Now. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Lovell, Blaze (February 8, 2022). "Two Hawaii Lawmakers Charged In Bribery Scheme Over Cesspool Legislation". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "Former Hawaiʻi Senator J. Kalani English sentenced to 40 months in federal prison". Maui Now. July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  10. ^ Daysog, Rick (July 5, 2022). "Ex-Senate majority leader at center of bribery scandal sentenced to federal prison". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  11. ^ Klug, Lisa (July 20, 2016). "A small island of Judaism in Hawaiian politics". Times of Israel.
  12. ^ "Resolution No. 00-176 Expressing appreciation to former councilmember J. Kalani English". December 11, 2000.
  13. ^ "Alumni". Pacific Century Fellows Program. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  14. ^ "Open Primary Election 2000 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 23, 2000". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  15. ^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 7, 2000". Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  16. ^ "Open Primary Election 2002 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 21, 2002" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  17. ^ "General Election 2002 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 5, 2002" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  18. ^ "Open Primary 2004 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 18, 2004" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  19. ^ "General Election 2004 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 2, 2004" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  20. ^ "Primary Election 2008 - State of Hawaii - Statewide September 20, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  21. ^ "General Election - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 4, 2008" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  22. ^ "Primary Election 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide August 11, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  23. ^ "Hawaii General 2012 - State of Hawaii - Statewide November 6, 2012" (PDF). Honolulu, Hawaii: Hawaii Office of Elections. p. 1. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
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