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Ronald Kouchi

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Won the General, 2022 Hawaii State Senate District 8

Won the General, 2016 Hawaii State Senate District 8

Won the General, 2012 Hawaii State Senate District 8

Hawaii State Senate, District 8 (2013 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Ronald D. Kouchi
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Home City:
    Lihue, HI
  • Family:
    Wife: Joy; 2 Children: Dan, Egan
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Drake University

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Drake University
  • Director, Community Relations, Showe Land and Marine Limited Liability Company
  • Lobbyist, Hawaii State Legislature, County of Kauai
  • Former Director, Koloa Neighborhood Center
  • Representative, The Equitable
  • Director, Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative, 2003-2006
  • Director, Kaua'i Visitors Bureau, 2006
  • Legislative Analyst, Representative Dennis Yamada, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1982

Political Experience

  • Attended, Drake University
  • Director, Community Relations, Showe Land and Marine Limited Liability Company
  • Lobbyist, Hawaii State Legislature, County of Kauai
  • Former Director, Koloa Neighborhood Center
  • Representative, The Equitable
  • Director, Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative, 2003-2006
  • Director, Kaua'i Visitors Bureau, 2006
  • Legislative Analyst, Representative Dennis Yamada, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1982
  • President, Hawaii State Senate, 2015-present
  • Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 2013-present
  • Former Chair, Kaua'i County Council
  • Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 2012, 2016, 2020
  • Vice President, Hawaii State Senate, 2012-2015
  • Majority Caucus Leader, Hawaii State Senate, 2011-2013
  • Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 7, 2010-2013
  • Appointed by Governor Linda Lingle, Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 09/07/2010
  • Member, Kaua'i County Council, 1982-2002, 2006-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Committee on Agriculture, Hawaii State Senates

Former Member, Committee on Education, Hawaii State Senates

Former Vice Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Hawaii State Senate

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Drake University
  • Director, Community Relations, Showe Land and Marine Limited Liability Company
  • Lobbyist, Hawaii State Legislature, County of Kauai
  • Former Director, Koloa Neighborhood Center
  • Representative, The Equitable
  • Director, Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative, 2003-2006
  • Director, Kaua'i Visitors Bureau, 2006
  • Legislative Analyst, Representative Dennis Yamada, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1982
  • President, Hawaii State Senate, 2015-present
  • Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 2013-present
  • Former Chair, Kaua'i County Council
  • Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 2012, 2016, 2020
  • Vice President, Hawaii State Senate, 2012-2015
  • Majority Caucus Leader, Hawaii State Senate, 2011-2013
  • Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 7, 2010-2013
  • Appointed by Governor Linda Lingle, Senator, Hawaii State Senate, District 8, 09/07/2010
  • Member, Kaua'i County Council, 1982-2002, 2006-2008
  • Member, New Hope Kaua'i, 2011-present
  • Member, Kapaa Missionary Church, 2002-present
  • Director, Kaua'i Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Director, National Association of Counties
  • Member/President, Baseball Booster Club, Kaua'i High School, 2006-2009
  • Member, Board of Directors, Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA), 2003-2006
  • Member, Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital Board, 2006
  • Member, Legislative Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Kaua'i, 2006
  • Chair, Capital Campaign, Wilcox Health Foundation, 2003-2005
  • President, Lihue Baseball League, 1995-2000
  • President, West Kaua'i Midget Baseball League, 1985-1990
  • Head Coach, Waimea High School Girl's Volleyball Program, 1985-1987
  • Coach, Women's Volleyball Team, Simpson College, 1980-1981

Other Info

Priority Issues:

Ron is a fiscal conservative who works for cost-effective approaches to government services.

He advocates "smart growth" principles, which provide for sound planning and economic advancement while protecting our environment.

He has been active in support of affordable housing solutions.

He wants to see a new landfill for Kaua'i sited and to support better recycling programs.

He will work for better parks and recreational programs.

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