Dennis Arakaki

Hawaii state representative (1985-2006)

What is Dennis Arakaki known for?

Dennis Arakaki is an American social worker and politician born October 18, 1942, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He's a proud alumni from Farrington High School in his hometown. Following his high school education, he advanced to study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Dennis carved out a career in health care planning before venturing into politics. He served his home state of Hawaii diligently in the Hawaii House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1985 to 2006. Clearly, his passion for service extended beyond his social work into the political sphere.

Find more about Dennis Arakaki in the resources found in "Dennis Arakaki" on mphawaii.tripod.com and "The Voter's Self Defense System" on Vote Smart. His remarkable journey from social worker to politician is inspiring and continues to serve as a valuable example for new generations in Hawaii.