Jerry Chang
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Jerry L. Chang (September 15, 1947, Hilo), a member of the Democratic Party, has been a member of hte Hawaii State House of Representatives of the Hawaii State Legislature since 1989. He represents the 2nd Representative District which includes the areas of South Hilo, Waiakea Kai, Kaumana and Keaukaha on the island of Hawaii, in the state of Hawaii.
Rep. Chang has a mediocre voting record on environmental matters and is fair-minded when dealing with legislation affecting gays.
Representative Jerry L. Chang sponsored the Hemp Study bill that was authored by Rep. Thielen. The bill passed in the legislature and signed into law by the governor in 1999 giving the Univ. of Hawaii authorization to go ahead with cultivation trials.
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Education
- University of Hawaii at Hilo, BA sociology
- Mauna College, AA
- Hilo High School
Professional
- Real estate sales, management, development
- International trading, consultant, JLC Consultant Group
Member of the following House committees:
- Higher Education (Chair)
- Agriculture
- Economic Development & Business Concerns
- Education
- Tourism & Culture
Contact:
Hawaii State Capitol, Room 435
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-6120
Fax: 808-586-6121
From the Big Island, toll free: 974-4000 + 66120
E-mail: repchang@Capitol.hawaii.gov
External Links
- Rep. Jerry L. Chang (Hawaii State Legislature)
- Sierra Club Environmental Legislative Scorecard 2003-2004: Jerry Chang 64% (Sierra Club of Hawaii)
- Sierra Club Environmental Legislative Scorecard 2001-2002: Jerry Chang 75% (Sierra Club of Hawaii)
- Sierra Club Environmental Legislative Scorecard 1999-2000: Jerry Chang 55% (Sierra Club of Hawaii)
- White, Doug. Big Isle legislators comment on upcoming session Poinography!, 1-18-06.
- Command, Bobby. Agriculture, schools top priorities West Hawai'i Today, 1-17-06.
- Lawmakers' wishes Hawaii Tribune, 1-17-06.
- White, Doug. GOP legislator calls for ethics inquiry Poinography!, May 20, 2006.
- White, Doug. Chang responds to Finnegan’s complaint Poinography!, June 2, 2006.
- Advertiser staff. Lawmaker fires back on ethics complaint Honolulu Advertiser, June 6, 2006.
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