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University of Hawai`i President MRC Greenwood today approved the selection of Jerry Chang, former Hawai`i state representative, as the new Director of University Relations at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo. Chang succeeds Gerald De Mello, who retired on December 31, 2012 after serving 21 years in that position. Chang’s appointment begins January 11, 2013.

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Hawaii 24/7 Staff State Rep. Jerry Chang, who has represented District 2 – South Hilo for 24 years, has announced he will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of his current term and not seek re-election. “I want to thank the voters for their support and for the opportunity to represent them […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rep. Jerry Chang( South Hilo, Waiakea Kai, Kaumana, Keaukaha), as chairman of the House Water, Land & Ocean Resources Committee, decided to defer House Bill 2366, relating to the establishment of the East Hawaii Community Development District. Chang cited strong opposition to the bill, which he introduced. “There is no doubt that the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hilo Medical Center Foundation welcomes three new members to its 25 person board of directors. The new directors will serve two and three year terms. They are: Peter Tadaki, Certified Public Accountant; Dr. John Pezzuto, Dean School of Pharmacy University of Hawaii Hilo; and Jerry Chang, Hawaii State Representative. They join Chairman Dawn […]

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WHAT: The community is invited to attend a town hall meeting and legislative update hosted by state Reps Mark Nakashima (District 1 – North Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo); Jerry Chang (District 2 – South Hilo, Waiakea Kai, Kaumana, Keaukaha); Clift Tsuji (District 3 – South Hilo, Panaewa, Puna, Keaau, Kurtistown); and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The legislative session ended with the passage of some major bills to help lessees in the Kanoelehua Industrial Area as well as Banyan Drive. HB 331, introduced by Rep. Jerry Chang (Hilo – Waiakea – Kaumana – Keaukaha), will help stabilize and support Hilo’s economy during this recession and for the future by […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Sens. Dwight Takamine and Russell Kokubun, and Reps. Jerry Chang, Clift Tsuji and Faye Hanohano will host a post-session wrap up community meeting in Hilo to provide residents a summary of the work accomplished during this legislative session. Residents will also be given an opportunity to share their concerns about legislation and provide […]

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Senators Russell Kokubun and Dwight Takamine, and Representatives Jerry Chang, Clift Tsuji and Faye Hanohano will be hosting a mid-session community meeting in Hilo to provide residents an opportunity to share their concerns about legislation in progress and community issues.

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Senators Russell Kokubun and Dwight Takamine along with Jerry Chang and Clift Tsuji are hoping to get an earful from the community. The Hilo area legislators have scheduled a joint community meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s UCB Room 127. The purpose of the meeting […]

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Big Island lawmakers have issued an opinion concerning the Fair Elections law, which was reprinted on http://hawaiihouseblog.blogspot.com/ The opinion was submitted by: Rep. Mark Nakashima (District 1 – North Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo) Rep. Jerry Chang (District 2 –South Hilo, Waiakea Kai, Kaumana, Keaukaha) Rep. Clift Tsuji (District 3 – South Hilo, Panaewa, Puna, […]

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Senate committee appointments for Big Island senators 2009-2010   Russell Kokubun (senkokubun@Capitol.hawaii.gov; 586-6760; toll free 974-4000 + 66760): Senate Vice President; Energy and Environment; Higher Education; Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs; Ways and Means. Josh Green (sengreen@Capitol.hawaii.gov; 586-9385): Vice Chair Health; Commerce and Consumer Protection; Energy and Environment; Human Services.  Dwight Takamine (sentakamine@Capitol.hawaii.gov; 586-7335): […]

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