Makani Christensen Explained

Makani Christensen
Office:politician
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

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Today was the deadline for candidates to file for the 2016 elections.. KITV-ABC. 5pm News. KITV NEWS AT 5. 7 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Cocke. Sophia. Schatz, Gabbard have no big rivals. StarAdvertiser.com. 8 June 2016 . Star Advertiser. 20 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Makani Christensen for United States Senator. 20 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Oʻahu – Moku O Kakuhihewa. AhaMoku.org. Aha Moku Council. 20 June 2016.
  5. Web site: Bio. Makani Christensen. en-US. 2018-08-26.
  6. News: Sick. Hope. After Official Search Ends, Civilians Keep Hunting for Missing Marines. 20 June 2016. Military.com. Military.com. 25 January 2016.
  7. News: Eager. Bret. Fishermen to protest against recent restrictions on fishing grounds. 20 June 2016. West Hawaii Today. 3 June 2016.
  8. Web site: Papahānaumokuākea: Schatz Absurdly Wrong > Hawaii Free Press. www.hawaiifreepress.com. en-US. 2018-08-26.
  9. News: MAUNALUA BAY RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (M-RAC) MEMBERS. 2016-01-08. Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation. 2018-08-26. en-US.

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