Robert "Bobby" Bunda (born April 25, 1947) is a former Democratic member of the Hawaii Senate, representing the 22nd District from 1994 through 2010, when he resigned his position in an unsuccessful bid for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.[1]
Robert Bunda | |
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| 10th President of the Hawaii Senate | |
| In office December 2000 – January 2, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Mizuguchi |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Hanabusa |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1994–2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Laura Figueira |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 40th district
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| In office 1982–1994 | |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Oshiro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1947 Waialua, Territory of Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gail |
| Profession | Businessman |
The 2009 Achievement Award for Public Affairs was conferred to Bunda by Filipinas Magazine.[2] The magazine, self-described as "the Magazine for Filipinos Worldwide" named Bunda as among the "brightest lights" of the Filipino community.[3]
Bunda announced on October 13, 2009, that he had entered the 2010 race for Lieutenant Governor for the State of Hawaiʻi.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Sample, Herbert A. (September 15, 2010). "11 vying for Hawaii's second highest post". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ "Filipinas Magazine | The Magazine For Filipinas Worldwide". Archived from the original on 2009-05-14.
- ^ "Filipinas Magazine Achievement Awardee for Public Affairs, Sen. Robert Bunda | Filipinas Magazine". Archived from the original on 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
External links
edit- www.RobertBunda.com Official individual website.
- Hawaii State Legislature - Senator Robert Bunda official government site
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Robert 'Bobby' Bunda (HI) profile
- Follow the Money - Robert Bunda
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