Senator Lorraine R. Inouye
I was honored to attend the Testimonial Reception Honoring Art Taniguchi, Recipient of the Imperial Decoration – The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays, with Neck Ribbon on October 10, 2022 at Hilo Yacht Club. Photo with Bill Takaba, former Finance Director of Hawai’i County when I was the Mayor and Councilman Aaron Chung, who was also on my staff.
Lorraine Inouye has been a name I could trust for as long as I can remember. I trust her with our future!
Senator Inouye has been a tenacious advocate for reducing barriers and advancing agriculture in our state, especially Hawaii County. For her, it’s a lifelong commitment, growing from her roots in the plantations. I wholeheartedly support her reelection.
I served as Lorraine’s finance director when she was the Mayor of Hawaii County in the early ‘90s. What I remember most about Lorraine was her genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for residents of the Big Island. Lorraine stood for openness and truth, and made sure everyone who worked for her did the same. As our senator, Lorraine continues to show the leadership and integrity that we all want in our leaders – she does not compromise her values, listens to the needs of constituents, and delivers on her promises.
