Representative Takashi Ohno was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives in 2012, serving District 27 which includes Nuuanu, Puunui, Liliha and Alewa Heights. 
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Prior to taking public office, he worked as a dedicated third-grade teacher for Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary in Kalihi.
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Rep. Ohno earned his Bachelor of Art in education from Linfield College and holds a Master of Education from Chaminade University.
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He and his wife, Lilly, were married in 2011 and reside in Puunui.