Harry Kim (politician)
Harry Kim (born 1939) is an American politician. He is the Mayor of Hawaii County since December 2016.[1] He served as Mayor from 2000-2008. Prior to his election, he was the county's civil defense director.
Harry Kim | |
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Mayor of Hawaii County | |
Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Billy Kenoi |
In office December 4, 2000 – December 1, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Yamashiro |
Succeeded by | Billy Kenoi |
Personal details | |
Born | 1939 (age 84–85) ‘Ola‘a, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Bobbie Kim |
Children | 2 sons |
Residence | Hilo, Hawaii |
Alma mater | Southern Oregon State University |
Profession | Civil Defense Director (retired) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
While Kim first ran for mayor as a Republican, he considers himself to be nonpartisan.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Kim Wins. August 13, 2016. http://bigislandnow.com/2016/08/13/kim-wins/. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ↑ Borreca, Richard (July 22, 2006). Big Isle mayor will not run: Mayor Harry Kim decides not to challenge Gov. Lingle. http://archives.starbulletin.com/2006/07/22/news/story02.html. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ↑ Borreca, Richard (November 14, 2005). "Cayetano urges Kim to run for governor". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
Other websites
- Video interview with Harry Kim Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine