Gil Kahele
Gilbert Kahele (May 15, 1942 – January 26, 2016) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii Senate from January 16, 2011, representing District 1. He was appointed by Governor Neil Abercrombie to fill the vacancy caused by the appointment of Russell S. Kokubun as Hawaii Commissioner of Agriculture. Kahele died in office on January 26, 2016, after being hospitalized one week prior.
Gil Kahele | |
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| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 16, 2013 – January 26, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Malama Solomon |
| Succeeded by | Kai Kahele |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Russell S. Kokubun |
| Succeeded by | Russell Ruderman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilbert Kahele May 15, 1942 Milolii, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died | January 26, 2016 (aged 73) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Linda Haggberg (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 (including Kai) |
| Education | Laney College (AS) |
| Website | senatorkahele |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1960–1964 |
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