Makani Christensen
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Makani Christensen | |
|---|---|
| politician | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | United States Naval Academy |
| Known for | politics, volunteer |
Makani Christensen was a 2016 Democratic Party candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Hawaii.[1][2][3] He was defeated in the primary race by Brian Schatz. He was the chair of the Oʻahu Aha Moku Advisory Committee, of which advises the state of Hawaii.[4] He is a combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy.[5]
Activism[edit]
Makani is also known for his organization of the volunteer efforts to continue a search for twelve Marines who died in a helicopter collision in January 2016.[6] As executive director of the Hunting, Farming and Fishing Association, he participated in protests against the temporary closure of fishing along 3.6 miles of reef at Kaupulehu Bay.[7] He is well known in the fishing world, helping to preserve the public right to access the ocean, as opposed to many bill proposed.[8] He is also a member of the Maunalua Bay Recreation Advisory Committee appointed by DNLR.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Today was the deadline for candidates to file for the 2016 elections". No. 5pm News. KITV NEWS AT 5. KITV-ABC. 7 June 2016.
- ^ Cocke, Sophia (8 June 2016). "Schatz, Gabbard have no big rivals". StarAdvertiser.com. Star Advertiser. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Makani Christensen for United States Senator". Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Oʻahu – Moku O Kakuhihewa". AhaMoku.org. Aha Moku Council. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Bio". Makani Christensen. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ^ Sick, Hope (25 January 2016). "After Official Search Ends, Civilians Keep Hunting for Missing Marines". Military.com. Military.com. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Eager, Bret (3 June 2016). "Fishermen to protest against recent restrictions on fishing grounds". West Hawaii Today. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Papahānaumokuākea: Schatz Absurdly Wrong > Hawaii Free Press". www.hawaiifreepress.com. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
- ^ "MAUNALUA BAY RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (M-RAC) MEMBERS". Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
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