Ezra Kanoho
Ezra Kanoho | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office 1987–2006 | |
| Succeeded by | James Tokioka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1927 Lihue, Hawaii |
| Died | January 23, 2022 Lihue, Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Kamehameha Schools |
Ezra R. Kanoho (September 16, 1927 – January 23, 2022) was an American politician who served in the Hawaii State Legislature from 1987 to 2006.
Early life and education
Kanoho was born on September 16, 1927, in Lihue, Kauai. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1945, and went on to attend Kauai Community College and Honolulu Community College. After earning an associate degree, he worked for Hawaii Telephone Company.[1] He also served in several community organizations.[2] He had a wife and four children.[3]
Career
Kanoho was appointed to office by John Waihee in 1987 and was re-elected in 1988. He served on several committees including the committee on water, land, use, and Hawaiian affairs, the finance committee, the judiciary committee, the consumer protection and commerce committee, and the committee for energy and environmental protection. He was also part of the Hawaiian Caucus.[4]
Kanoho retired in 2006.[3] He died of heart failure on January 23, 2022.[1]
References
- ^ a b Fujimori, Leila (2022-02-04). "Longtime state lawmaker Ezra Kanoho from Kauai dies at 94". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ "Office of the Governor News Release: Flags to fly at half-staff in memory of former statesman Ezra Kanoho". governor.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ a b Finnegan, Tom (May 28, 2006). "Kanoho family dedicated to public service". archives.starbulletin.com. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ "Flags to fly at half staff in honor of former Kauai representative Ezra Kanoho". KITV Island News. February 3, 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-03.