A ceremony was held at Mayor Mufi Hannemann's office at Honolulu Hale on July 7, 2010 to mark the transfer of 34-acres of land from Kapolei Property Development to the City. In exchange for receiving the land, the City has committed to constructing the extension of Kapolei Parkway from DR Horton's Mehana subdivision to the Kapolei Court Complex and resurfacing Kamokila Boulevard.

Pictured (L to R) are KPD President Brad Myers, KPD Senior Vice President Dave Rae, Mayor Mufi Hannemann, James Campbell Company CEO Steve MacMillan, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Makakilo-Kapolei-Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board Chair Maeda Timson.

Senator Mike Gabbard held his community "Listen-Story" meeting at the Kapolei Starbucks on June 12, 2010. Area residents were given a chance to share their concerns and get a wrap-up of the 2010 Legislative Session.

Senator Mike Gabbard and other local dignitaries enjoyed the 16th Annual Kapolei Elementary Song Fest on June 10, 2010. The students’ performances included many local favorites as well as the school’s theme song: “Ku‘u Home No Ho‘o ona‘auao” (My Home of Learning).

(L to R) Carol Feinga – Kokua Foundation, Ken Dennison – Kapolei Middle School educational assistant, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Jen Homcy – Kapolei Middle School science teacher served as judges for Kapolei Middle School's 8th grade Project Citizen program on global warming/energy efficiency on June 9th

Senator Mike Gabbard spoke to the cadets of the West Oahu Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol at the Kalaeloa Airport on May 15, 2010. The Senator and 39 cadets were there to commemorate Armed Forces Day, which honors the men and women of our Armed Forces.

Senator Mike Gabbard spoke to 90 cadets from the successful Kalaeloa-based Youth ChalleNGe Academy at the Hawai’i State Capitol on May 13, 2010. He urged the cadets to work hard and push themselves so they can all graduate at their June 19th commencement ceremony in Pearl City.

Hundreds of people attended the 12th Annual Waikele Easter Egg Hunt at Waikele Elementary School on Easter Sunday (April 3, 2010). The festive event for children of all ages is sponsored by Waikele Community Association each year.

Pictured (L to R) are Malcolm Ching (General Manager, Waikele Community Association), Wendy Calio (plays “Nina” on the Disney Channel’s Imagination Movers series), Sgt. Roger Nitta, and Senator Mike Gabbard.

Hawai’i's first-ever Aloha Tofu Haiku contest was celebrated on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Kapolei Public Library with storytelling by Nyla Fujii-Babb, haiku readings by area keiki, and tofu samples by Aloha Tofu and Senator Mike Gabbard.

Pictured here are the haiku contest judges and winners (back row, from left): Library Manager Stacie Kanno, Aloha Tofu’s Paul Uyehara, Senator Gabbard, Kapua Miller, Joshua Nicely, Tiana Magoncia-Allen, Children’s Librarian Caroline Coleman; (front row, from left) Joy Libarios, Sarah Yamaguchi, and Trent Domingo.

Pastor Ed Ganigan of New Hope Christian Fellowship Kapolei, gave the invocation for the State Senate session on April 7, 2010.

Pictured (L to R) are Senator Mike Gabbard, Ligaya Hartman, Pastor Ganigan, and Senator Michelle Kidani.

Senator Mike Gabbard recently invited Reverend Dr. Bert M. Sumikawa from the Kapolei Buddhist Sangha to deliver the daily invocation before the 25 Senators.

Senator Gabbard was greeted by the “Plastic Bags Monster” at the State Capitol on February 10, 2010. The monster’s costume is made up of 400 plastic bags, the annual number used by the average American. Can you imagine 300 million times that many bags going into US landfills, or littering the land and sea every year? Senator Gabbard introduced SB2559 to encourage the use of biodegradable or reusable bags instead.

Senator Mike Gabbard hosted Zakaria Rami, an international exchange student from Morocco, as an intern for a day at the Capitol on January 22, 2010. Zak is a participant in the Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) and is currently attending Kapolei High School for the year. Zak is a member of the school's wrestling team and lives in Kapolei with Mr. Doug Brown.

Senator Mike Gabbard leads the students of the Makakilo Elementary Choral Music program in a heart-warming rendition of Hawai'i Pono'i at the school on December 16, 2009.

Senator Mike Gabbard and National Park Historian Daniel Martinez paid their respects at a Fort Barrette ceremony in Kapolei on December 6. 2009. The event honored the memory of Corporal Joseph Medlen, an Army Railway Engineer, who was mortally wounded during an attack by Japanese war planes on the morning of December 7, 1941. Both this event and a second ceremony at the former Marine Corps Air Station Ewa "Ewa Field" were organized by Ewa Beach resident John Bond.

Senator Mike Gabbard hears from district residents at his monthly "listen-story" meeting, which was held at the Waikele Starbucks on November 21, 2009.

On November 21, 2009 (L to R) Senator Will Espero, Councilman Todd Apo, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Lt. Gerry Asato of HPD congratulated Campbell High senior Caslene Joy Bulan for placing 1st in the 2009 Drive Safe 4 Ewa & Kapolei poster contest.

Senator Mike Gabbard was fortunate to tour the new Kapolei Court Complex on November 18, 2009 with Chief Justice Ronald Moon, project manager Christina Uebelein, and other area legislators who helped to fund this large piece of the Kapolei puzzle. The $133 million project will open on March 29, 2010 and will have 12 non-jury courtrooms, 1 jury courtroom, and a juvenile facility that will house up to 66 young people.

(L to R) Dave Kimler, Exec. Vice President; Beth Tom, President and Owner; Michael Tom, Kapolei Asst. Store Manager; Gail Haraguchi, Dir. of the City's Dept. of Customer Services; Rep. Sharon Har; and Senator Mike Gabbard get ready for the ribbon cutting at the Grand Opening celebration of the Kapolei Price Busters on November 7, 2009.

Senator Mike Gabbard, Rep. Sharon Har, and Marya Zoller, the Director of the Public Libraries Branch of the Hawai'i State Public Library System, took time out to serve as judges at the 5th Annual Halloween event at the Kapolei Library on October 28, 2009. Kadyn Ruggles dressed up as Strawberry Shortcake for the costume competition, and was pictured here with her mother, Michelle Ruggles.

Ross at Kapolei Commons celebrated their grand opening on October 9, 2009 with a traditional Hawaiian blessing, presentation checks to the Hawai’i Foodbank and the Boys & Girls Club of Hawai’i, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and music by the Kapolei High School marching band. The store’s general manager, Marivic Higa, is flanked by Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Sharon Har, who presented a joint certificate to the Ross employees on behalf of the Hawai’i State Legislature.

Senator Mike Gabbard heard from residents at his monthly community "listen-story" meeting at Starbucks in the Kunia Shopping Center on September 26, 2009.

U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka and state Senator Mike Gabbard offered words of encouragement at the blessing for Hale Uhiwai Nalu (House of the Mist of the Wave) in Kalaeloa on September 2, 2009. Hale Uhiwai Nalu provides 80 new studio apartments for veterans and was developed by Cloudbreak Hawai'i LLC.

Senator Mike Gabbard was given an autographed photo of the Le Fetuao Samoan Language School "ohana" at his Senate office on August 26, 2009. Le Fetuao is a church-based community outreach program designed to provide preschool to middle school aged children with language, literacy, and cultural vernacular education. The school is located at the First Samoan Methodist Church in Salt Lake. Their founder and director is Elisapeta Tu’upo-Alaimaleata. Senator Gabbard had the privilege of serving as the keynote speaker at the school's Open House Celebration in April of this year.

Senator Mike Gabbard held his community "listen-story" meeting at the Kamokila Community Park in Honokai Hale on August 22, 2009. These meetings give West Oahu residents an opportunity to share their concerns with Senator Gabbard and also have input on future legislation.

Pictured (L to R) are Lenny Farm, Linda Farm, Mark Sappington, Senator Gabbard, Pete Elson, Erika Moon, and Danielle Swenson.

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, checked out StorSecure Self-Storage at Kapolei's 45 kw photovoltaic system with President and Owner, John Morioka, on August 6, 2009. This solar energy project greatly reduces StorSecure's monthly energy bill and proves our community's commitment to going "green".

UH West Oahu Chancellor, Gene Awakuni, Chris Lee, and Senator Mike Gabbard (L to R) attended the West Oahu Economic Development Association (WOEDA) luncheon at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Ko Olina on July 29, 2009. Mr. Lee, an internationally known movie producer and founder of the UH Academy for Creative Media, gave an exciting presentation on his vision of how West Oahu could be transformed into a film production and creative media center.

Ross Sugiyama and Stephen Royalty, UH Hilo tennis teammates, defeated State Senator Mike Gabbard and Rock Riggs of Kapolei in a second round match on July 27, 2009 at the Blue Moon Men's Kailua Night Doubles 2009 Tennis Tournament by a score of 6-1, 6-2. This is the 39th annual Night Doubles tournament which is held each year at the Kailua Racquet Club on O’ahu

State Senator Mike Gabbard and UH West Oahu Chancellor Gene Awakuni recently toured the Kaheawa Wind Farm located high in the West Maui Mountains. The two have renewable energy and sustainability on their minds as they work together to bring the University of Hawaii’s newest campus to life by Fall of 2011.

U.S. Senator Dan Inouye, Governor Linda Lingle, Senator Mike Gabbard, Rep. Sharon Har and other dignitaries attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the new Kapolei Interchange Complex on July 2, 2009.

Pictured (L to R) are Rep. Kym Pine, Rep. Karen Awana, Rep. Sharon Har, William Wilson - Hawaiian Dredging Construction President, Senator Mike Gabbard, Brennon Morioka - Department of Transportation Director, Senator J. Kalani English, Governor Linda Lingle, U.S. Senator Dan Inouye, Abraham Wong - Federal Highway Administration District Administrator, Dave Rae - Kapolei Property Development Senior Vice President, Senator Will Espero, and Kahu Kordell Kekoa – Kamehameha Schools

Adjutant General, Major General Robert G.F. Lee and Senator Mike Gabbard gave inspirational speeches to the over 200 graduates of the Hawaii National Guard's Health and Education Programs and their families at the Celebration of Accomplishments event at the Kapolei High School gymnasium on June 26, 2009.

Pictured are: Front row (L to R) - Monalisa Siofele, P G Site Manager; Arviella Benavides, P G Site Manager; Lehua Kaauwai-Krueger, P G Regional Training Manager; and Kimmie Timson, P G Site Manager. Back row (L to R): Johnny Manriquez, P G Program Manager; Cal Higa, Department of Defense Area Coordinator; Senator Gabbard; John Gollner, Rep. Kimberly Pine’s office; Colonel Ted Daligdig, Program Dir. Hawaii National Guard Education and Health Programs; and Major General Lee.

Senator Gabbard served as a panelist at the Sakamai Extraordinary Lectures Series on June 24, 2009 at UH Manoa. The focus of his speech and the evening's discussion was on Native Hawaiian perspectives on renewable energy development.

Pictured (L to R) are Ramsay Taum (UH Manoa), Mike Kaleikini (Puna Geothermal Venture), Noe Kalipi (First Wind), Davianna McGregor (UH Manoa), Myron Thompson (21st Century Technologies), Rep. Mina Morita, Senator Gabbard, and Pono Shim (Enterprise Honolulu).

Senator Mike Gabbard and his wife Carol were surprised to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Knights of Columbus Hawai’i State Council at the club’s annual dinner at Makaha Resort on Saturday, April 25, 2009. They were presented with a large perpetual plaque by Bishop Larry Silva, State Deputy Larry Akana (right) and Past State Deputy Joaquin “Kin” Borja (left).

"Listen-story" community meeting held at the Kunia Starbucks on March 28, 2009. Those who attended to get an update on happenings at the Legislature and to share their concerns were (L to R) Gary Waters, Jodi Akau, Wendy and Tadd Rienstra, Young Kim, Senator Mike Gabbard, Steven and Denise Ishizu, Mel Abe, Celia Molina, and Tyrell Ma’ae (UH West Oahu Student Body President).

Senator Mike Gabbard joined Mayor Mufi Hannemann in celebrating the dedication of the Kamokila Boulevard Extension on March 3, 2009. Senator Gabbard helped to initiate this important road project back in 2003, when he represented District 1 on the City Council.

Also pictured (L to R) are Pastor Arlen Nagata (Christ's Church at Kapolei), Dave Rae (Kapolei Property Development), Trudi Saito (City and County), Councilman Nestor Garcia, Councilman Todd Apo, Rep. Sharon Har, and Kirk Caldwell (City and County).

Councilmember Todd Apo and Senator Mike Gabbard congratulated store manager Jon Radtke at the soft opening of the Kapolei Target on March 3, 2009.

Also pictured (L to R) are Miss Kapolei, Caroline Chapman; Miss Ka'ena, Joleen Iwaniec; and Miss Ko Olina, Raeceen Woolford

Senator Mike Gabbard hosted international exchange students (L to R) Nikita Yakovenko of Russia and Nigar Sharifli of Azerbaijan from the Hawaii Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program at the State Capitol on January 23, 2008. Both students are attending Kapolei High School for the year.

Pictured (L to r) are Deth Souratha (Associate), Airdee Sybounmy (President), Senator Gabbard, Khamphout Chandara (Vice President), Varouny Mc Sybounmy (Executive Director), Joy Omija (Human Resources Director), and Clyde Omija (Advisor).

Deputy Commander for Cadets, Lt Col Ed Arias, and the cadets of the West Oahu Civil Air Patrol Squadron were congratulated by Senator Mike Gabbard at their Awards Program which took place at the Ewa Beach Golf Club on November 8, 2008.

Pictured (L to R) are Cadet Ahsing, Cadet Detwilder, Cadet Zane, Cadet Garde, Senator Gabbard, Lt Col Ed Arias, Cadet Turner, Cadet Van Unen, and Cadet Batanagan.

A boat tour of famous and historic sites in Pearl Harbor was held on October 31, 2008 for members of the Kapolei City Lions Club. The tour was sponsored by Navy Region Hawaii.

Pictured (L to R) are Marcie Cabico, Austin Eguires, Ampy Cabico, Emmly Eguires, Senator Gabbard, Doris Dudley, and Kioni Dudley.

Representative Sharon Har and Senator Mike Gabbard talk story with Ms. Pua Puon at the dedication ceremony for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' Kaupe‘a subdivision in the Villages of Kapolei on September 6, 2008.

The Ground breaking ceremony for the Prince Kuhio Community Center, Heritage Center, and Kapolei Medical Clinic held in Kapolei on September 2, 2008.

Pictured (L to R): Kahu William Kaina, Aulani Ka'anoi, Linda Chinn, Olivia Aquino, Mona Bernardino, Homelani Schaedel, Margaret Kalamau, Joelene Lono, Donna-Marie Palakiko, Dr. Baron Chung, Gerry Lam, Shirley Swinney, Henry Gomes, Leimomi Khan, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Micah Kane.

Senator Mike Gabbard served as a panelist at the opening of the Leadership Retreat for the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders on August 30, 2008.

Senator Mike Gabbard presented 40 free backpacks to the students at Barbers Point Elementary on August 27.

Pictured (L to R) with Senator Gabbard are Principal Claudia Nakachi, Counselor Erin Sauder, and School Administrative Services Assistant Gerry Sakoda.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Senator Mike Gabbard show their support at the Operating Engineers Local 3's Honolulu District picnic at Lanikuhonua in Ko Olina on August 3, 2008.

Also pictured are (L to R) Operating Engineers' President, Mr. Fred Herschbach, and Vice President, Mr. Carl Goff, of California.

On July 12, 2008, Senator Gabbard was welcomed to the 25th Annual Pacific Education Conference in American Samoa by Governor Togiola Talalelei A. Tulafono. At the conclusion of the weeklong event, Senator Gabbard was presented with a commemorative plaque from Dr. Thomas Barlow, the President and CEO of the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, and Dr. Claire Poumele, the Director of the American Samoa Dept of Education.

Lion dancers teasingly play with Senator Gabbard at the blessing and grand opening of 2 new attractions at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on June 20, 2008.

On June 21, 2008, area residents talk story with Senator Gabbard at Starbucks Waikele about legislative topics and community happenings.

Senator Mike Gabbard, Senator Will Espero, Rep. Sharon Har, and Rep. Kymberly Pine attended the Ground Blessing Ceremony for the Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and the East-West Road in Kapolei on May 12.

Also pictured are (L to R) Major David Hudson (Divisional Commander, Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division), Commissioner Philip Swyers (Territorial Commander, Salvation Army Western Territory), House Speaker Calvin Say, Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, and Rep. Michael Magaoay.

Senator Gabbard met with Willie Revillame, the host of the popular Filipino TV game show Wowowee, at the State Capitol on May 8th. Senator Gabbard and his wife, Carol, joined thousands of people at a taping of Wowowee at Aloha Stadium on May 10, 2008

Senator Mike Gabbard recently visited with Mr. Michael Lurvey, the CEO of Carbon Diversion, at their facility in Campbell Industrial Park. Carbon Diversion uses a technology called flash carbonization to convert green waste into useable charcoal and has the goal of reducing our need for a landfill.

Senator Mike Gabbard visits with Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman, Micah Kane, and Senator Jill Tokuda at the dedication ceremony for the Hale Kalaniana'ole, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands headquarters, in Kapolei on March 26, 2008.

Senator Mike Gabbard gave Reverend Falelua Lafitaga of the Kanana Fou Congregational Christian Church in Kunia the opportunity to deliver the invocation at the State Senate on March 18.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Rep. Kymberly Pine lent their support at the West Oahu Civil Air Patrol's Anniversary Open House on March 15, 2008.

Pictured are (L to R) Capt. Rich Hargrave, Rep. Kym Pine, Colonel Earl Greenia, Senator Mike Gabbard, Major Greg Burgess, and Colonel Stan Fernandez.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined (L to R) Mike Alvarez, Paul Henkels, and Rod Henkels of Henkels & McCoy, Inc in celebrating the Grand Opening of their new facility in Kapolei Business Park on February 20, 2008. Henkels & McCoy, Inc is one of the largest privately owned utility contractors in the U.S. and among the finest disaster response teams in the country.

Senator Mike Gabbard hosted 5th grade students from Barbers Point Elementary at the State Capitol on February 29. Senator Gabbard spoke to the students about the legislative process and encouraged them to consider "public service" as a future career option.

Also pictured are (L to R) Heidi Staffaroni (teacher) and Georgette Stevens (student teacher). Not pictured are Scott Karsk (teacher) and Karen Veriato (student teacher).

Senator Mike Gabbard greets Pastor John Honold of Hope Chapel Kapolei in the State Senate Chambers on January 30. Pastor Honold was invited by Senator Gabbard to deliver the invocation to start the Senate Session.

Senator Mike Gabbard pictured at the Capitol with Kulsoom Abbas, an exchange student from Pakistan completing her junior year at Kapolei High School.

Senator Mike Gabbard is greeted by Island Pacific Academy (IPA) student body president, Alex Vergel, and his mother Noriko, an IPA Japanese teacher, at his office on January 16 – the Opening Day of the 2008 Legislative Session.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Rep. Sharon Har hosted a listen-story meeting at the Royal Kunia Community Association office on January 12. Pictured are (L to R) Matt Taufete'e, David O'Neal, Lance Wilder, Thomas Kagimoto, Cory Suzuki, Norma Suzuki, Mark Schnabel, Rep. Sharon Har, Sara Schnabel, and Senator Mike Gabbard.

Senator Mike Gabbard was interviewed by Waipahu Elementary and Intermediate students (L to R) Charlyn Agonoy, Talahiva Salakielu, Jeinsten Agonoy & Gizel Ramos of Olelo's Waipahu Community Media Center in his office at the State Capitol on January 9, 2008.

Mahalo to Kapolei’s Hanapa'a Street Ohana's for their magificant display of Christmas spirit and warm welcome during the 2007 holidays.

Pictured from left: Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo, Lisa, Corey, Stan Akee, Mrs. Perreira, Leroy Perreira, Alex Rista, Senator Gabbard, Mrs. Porter and Carol Gabbard (missing ohanas – Caoilis, Kings, Yoshizumis).

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Karen Awana present honorary certificates from the State Legislature to the graduates of the Operation About Face! and Community AllStars programs at their graduation ceremony at Kapolei High School on December 12, 2007.

Pictured (L to R): Lehua Kaauwai-Krueger (Senior Training Manager-The Paxen Group, Inc.), Monalisa Siofele (Site Manager-About Face!), Cal Higa (Area Coordinator-DOD), Senator Mike Gabbard, Antonio Benavidez (Site Manager-Forward March Program), Dean Blandford (Oahu Program Manager), Rep. Karen Awana, and Bill Kumia (Keynote Speaker & Entrepreneur).

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Sharon Har present honorary certificates from the State Senate to Kapolei High School students Tisha Shimamoto and Turner Harrison at the “Live and Let Live” kick-off event at the Kapolei Police Station on December 8, 2007.

Tisha placed 2nd and Turner placed 3rd in the poster contest which included a cash prize for their art work depicting the importance of safe driving during the Christmas Season. Not pictured is 1st place winner, Kapolei High student Daniel Gallardo.

Senator Mike Gabbard joins (L to R) Representative Sharon Har, U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo, Assistant Chief Michael Tamashiro, Lt. Governor Duke Aiona, Acting Police Chief Paul Putzulu, and Pastor Wynn Warner to kick-off this year’s “Live and Let Live” traffic safety awareness campaign at the Kapolei Police Station on December 8, 2007.

Senator Will Espero, Rep. Kym Pine, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Councilman Todd Apo (L to R) tour the construction site of the North-South Road in Kapolei on December 11th, 2007. This much anticipated project is scheduled to be completed by late 2009 and is expected to greatly reduce traffic congestion for the Ewa and Kapolei communities.

Senator Mike Gabbard reads to 5th graders during Waikele Elementary's Read Aloud event on November 14th, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard reads to 3rd and 4th grade students at Island Pacific Academy on November 13th, 2007 as part of the celebration of National Readers Day.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined Pastor Gabriel Guerra of On the Rock - Kapolei and his wife, Rachel, in the Senate Chambers. Pastor Guerra was invited by Senator Gabbard to give the invocation at the opening of the Senate's Special Session on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard hosts his listen-story meeting at the Kamokila Community Park in Honokai Hale on October 20th, 2007.

Pictured are (L to R) Sherrod Moore, Erika Moon, Lorraine Martinez, Pat Chardon, Dovie Borges, Bev Larranaga, and George Furtado.

Senator Gabbard tours Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy on October 4th, 2007.

(L to R) Front: Pasila Taua (Cadre), Ricardo Evans, Moku Dixon, Ted Daligdig (Program Director);
Second: Sky Lim (Site Mgr), Jason Callog, Ikona Zulueta-Asato, Jenya Davidson, Pam Ellison (Paxen Prog. Mgr), Freelance Esteban;
Third: Lehua Kaauwai (About Face),Travis Esteban, Bronson Miyose, Carlos Kawalu, and Rick Campbell (Executive Director).

Senator Mike Gabbard discusses the legislative process with 3rd grade students from Island Pacific Academy at the State Senate on October 2, 2007.

Sen. Gabbard represents the State Senate at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 1,800 stall parking structure at the Honolulu International Airport on September 18, 2007. He was joined at the ceremony by (L to R) Gerry Majkut (Dick Pacific), House Speaker Calvin Say, and Governor Lingle.

Senator Gabbard attends the Blessing for the new Makakilo/ Kapolei EMS Facility on September 10th, 2007.

(L to R) Nicole Ota, Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT); Rep Sharon Har; Jonathan Hong, Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT); Patricia Dukes, Emergency Medical Services Division Chief; Baybee Hufana-Ablan, Emergency Services Dept Senior Advisor; Mrs. Vivian Aiona, wife of Lieutenant Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.; and Dr. Elizabeth Char, Emergency Services Department Director.

Senator Gabbard meets with constituents at Starbucks Kapolei, July 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Karen Awana speak to area residents at their “Listen-story” meeting at Kamokila Community Park in Honokai Hale on July 14th, 2007.

Crossroads Alternative High School teachers and students sing “Hawaii Aloha” at the Hawaii State Capitol on June 19, 2007.

(L to R) Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Principal Al Nagasako, and Senator Mike Gabbard attend the Kapolei High School Graduation Ceremony held at their football stadium on June 1st, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard joins (L to R) Neighborhood Board Chair Maeda Timson, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park President/General Manager Jerry Pupillo, Uncle Bobby Miguel, Representative Sharon Har, and Senator Will Espero at the Grand Opening of Island Adventure Golf at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on Friday, May 25th 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard speaks at the Sustainable Earth Day event at UH West Oahu on April 19th, 2007. This event brought together professors, students, environmentalists, and community members to focus on the importance of preserving Hawaii’s precious environment and natural resources.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined the Royal Kunia Community Association on their trolley tour of Royal Kunia on March 14th 2007.

Senator Gabbard and his staff at the Capitol are ready to serve you. Stop by Room 204 and say aloha!

Senator Mike Gabbard and Waikele Community Association president Mitsuo Shito enjoy the festivities at the 9th Annual Waikele Easter Egg Hunt at Waikele Elementary on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Another great turnout and lots of fun!!!

Teen Pact students listen attentively to Senator Gabbard explain the importance of getting involved in the democratic process on Feb. 26, 2007 

Senator Mike Gabbard with the UH Hilo Student Association members (from left):   Kristi Malia Temple , Rosie Hunerwadel, Thomas Martinek and Beau Butts

Mike welcomes students from Mauka Lani Elementary School to the State Capitol.

Adm. William J. Fallon, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, receives a warm reception from Mike and the other legislators on February 1, 2007.

Mike gives the invocation before the beginning of session.

Erika Moon of Senator Gabbard’s staff poses for a picture after participating in a community clean-up.

Senator Gabbard appreciates the art work decorating his Capitol office created by students in District 19.

General Lee, Mike and Carol share a laugh on Opening Day.

Patty Teruya, Andrew Jamila and Gemma Espression celebrate with Mike and Carol after his inauguration into the State Senate. Patty and Gemma worked for Mike at the Honolulu City Council from 2003-2005.

Attorney General Mark Bennett congratulates Mike following the Inauguration Ceremony.

Mike discusses the issues with Royal Kunia resident, Jo Puuohau, at the HMSA's Legislative Fair.

Mike attends HMSA's Legislative Fair at their headquarters off Keeaumoku Street on October 11th, 2006.

Mike and his supporters holding signs at Honokai Hale.

Mike and supporters "pau hana" sign-waving in Kapolei on a Friday afternoon.

Mike talks story with 94 year-old Chew Nam Chun at the Hawaiian Vote 2006 event at Iolani Palace on September 16th.

One of Mike's campaign volunteers painting over graffiti on Kunia Road.

Mike discusses his position on the issues at the Ahahui Siwila Hawaii O Kapolei (Hawaiian Civic Club of Kapolei) candidate forum at the Kapolei High School cafeteria on September 6, 2006.

Mike sign-waving with supporters on Makakilo Drive.

Mike, his daughter former State Representative (Ewa/Waipahu) Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo, and supporters listen to other candidates at the forum.

Mike's supporters show their enthusiasm for his campaign.