Gary Okino

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Gary Okino, a former Democrat and former Honolulu City Councilmember who represented council district 8, lost the election to represent state House 33rd District (Halawa-Aiea)in the Hawaii State Legislature. The election pitted Okino, who is a Christian conservative and against the passage of a civil unions law, against Rep. Blake Oshiro who is the author of HR 444, the civil unions bill that failed passage in the 2010 state legislature.

Okino has resigned the Democratic Party, heading off a potential expulsion from the party for his support of Republican candidates in this year's elections. The Democratic Party, however, may still mete out punishment.

Prior to becoming a councilmember in 2000, Okino was a City Planner for the City and County of Honolulu for 33 years.

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Honolulu City Council (City and County of Honolulu)
Election 2000: Chairman Yoshimura says the working relationship with the mayor is good so Cachola and Okino will likely plug holes on committees, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 09-25-2000.
Garcia out of chairman roles Council members say that legislative goals will not change after reorganization, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, September 8, 2005.
Borreca, Richard. Oshiro's future linked to HB 444, Star-Advertiser, June 27, 2010.
Borreca, Richard. 'Culture war' engulfs Hawaii Democrats, Star-Advertiser, August 1, 2010.
Reyes, B.J. GOP endorsements land Okino in trouble with Democratic Party, Star-Advertiser, September 11, 2010.
Reyes, B.J. Democratic caucus members want Okino out, Star-Advertiser, September 15, 2010.
Park, Gene. Oshiro beats Okino in closely watched Hawaii House race, Star-Advertiser, September 18, 2010.
Borreca, Richard. Religious vote in Hawaii went MIA in primary election, Star-Advertiser, September 24, 2010.
Star-Advertiser staff. Okino quits Democrats; could still be punished, Star-Advertiser, November 11, 2010.

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