Calvin Say
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. After being worn in, Say was appointed chairperson of the council's budget committee.
Calvin Say | |
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| 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 |
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. He served as Speaker of the House for 13 years until 2013, 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.