Glenn Wakai is in his second term as a Hawaii State Senator, following eight years in the State House of Representatives. He is the current chair of the Senate's Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Technology, vice chair of the Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, and is a member of the Committees on Human Services and Ways and Means.
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In 1991, Glenn began a career in television news by working as a reporter/anchor in Guam and Saipan. He later returned home to work for KHON-FOX2 and KHNL NBC 8.
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After 11 years in news, Glenn set aside his microphone to pursue his passion for public service. In November 2002 he was elected to the Hawaii State House of Representatives and was re-elected in '04, '06, and '08.
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Outside of the legislature, Glenn is President of a public relations firm, <a href="http://www.highimpactpr.com" target="blank">High Impact Communications</a>. He also runs a non-profit organization, <a href="http://www.reachoutpacific.org" target="blank">Reach out Pacific (REPAC)</a>, which takes surplus medical and educational equipment to Pacific Islands.
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Glenn sits on the boards of Goodwill Contract Services, Japanese Cultural Center, Young Business Council, and MeneMac Media Advisory Board (Moanalua High School).
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Glenn is a graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute and the University of Southern California.