Harry Kim (politician)
American politician, former mayor of Hawaii County, USA
Harry Kim (born 1939) is an American politician. He is the Mayor of Hawaii County since December 2016.[1] He served as Mayor from 2000-2008. Prior to his election, he was the county's civil defense director.
Harry Kim | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hawaii County | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Kenoi |
| In office December 4, 2000 – December 1, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Yamashiro |
| Succeeded by | Billy Kenoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1939 (age 84–85) ‘Ola‘a, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Bobbie Kim |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Alma mater | Southern Oregon State University |
| Profession | Civil Defense Director (retired) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
While Kim first ran for mayor as a Republican, he considers himself to be nonpartisan.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Kim Wins". Big Island Now. August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ↑ Borreca, Richard (July 22, 2006). "Big Isle mayor will not run: Mayor Harry Kim decides not to challenge Gov. Lingle". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ↑ Borreca, Richard (November 14, 2005). "Cayetano urges Kim to run for governor". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
Other websites
change- Video interview with Harry Kim Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
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