Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi represents the 49th District, covering portions of Kaneohe and Kailua. 
He currently serves as Vice-Chair of Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs and is a member of the 
Agriculture and Energy & Environmental Protection committees. 
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As a former public school teacher, he knows the importance of a solid, well-rounded 
education. To that end he believes supporting and developing teachers in the classroom 
is one of the keys to education. He believes Hawaii needs a strong agricultural industry 
as part of the foundation of a stable economy. He is also committed to addressing the 
high cost of living in Hawaii, including housing. 
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Rep. Matayoshi graduated from Punahou School and interned with the late U.S. Sen. Daniel 
K. Akaka while attending Claremont McKenna College. He returned to Hawaii after graduation 
to become a public school science teacher at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School while 
earning a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Hawaii. He later received a 
law degree from the University of Hawaii. 
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Rep. Matayoshi serves on several community organizations, including as a board member of 
Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation, a member of the Hawaii United Okinawa 
Association Legal Committee, and a member the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club.