Representative Cedric Gates is now serving his 3rd term representing 
District 44 which includes Mākua, Mākaha, Wai’anae, and parts of Mā'ili. 
He serves as the Chair of Culture, Art, & International Affairs Committee 
and a member of the Higher Education & Technology, Education, and Health, 
Human Services, & Homelessness Committee.<br>
A proud lifetime resident of Wai'anae and student attendee at Kamaile Elementary, 
Wai'anae High school, Youth Build Honolulu, and Leeward Community College. 
Representative Gates actively participates in community affairs, previously 
serving as the Chairman of the Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board #24 and a member 
of the Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center's Board of Directors. He also 
had the privilege of working for the United States Congress, the City Council, and 
at the Hawaii State Capitol. In 2011, he co-founded the Active Hawai'i organization 
which is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that focuses on promoting community wellness and 
advocacy through an active lifestyle, and is now pursuing his bachelor's degree in 
Business Administration. <br>
Bringing both a love for the district and extensive experience in different sectors 
of the community, Representative Gates continues to find solutions for issues 
regarding affordable housing and homelessness, traffic, and preparing the next 
generation for their transition from academia to the workforce. Given the majority 
presence of Native Hawaiians in his district, he uses his capacity as Representative 
to support and preserve Native Hawaiian rights and culture, and more broadly inspire 
his community to become more engaged in the political process.