Stephen K. Yamashiro
American politician (1941–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stephen Kei Yamashiro (July 15, 1941 – May 24, 2011) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the former Mayor of Hawaii County from 1992 to 2000.[1][2] Yamashiro served on the Hawaii County council from 1976 to 1990, including eleven years as the council's chairman.[1] He then served as the Mayor of Hawaii for two consecutive, four-year terms from 1992 until 2000.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Hawaii County, Preceded by ...
Stephen Yamashiro | |
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Mayor of Hawaii County | |
In office December 7, 1992 – December 2000 | |
Preceded by | Lorraine Inouye |
Succeeded by | Harry Kim |
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Born | Stephen Kim Yamashiro (1941-07-15)July 15, 1941 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 2011(2011-05-24) (aged 69) Hilo, Hawaii, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Della E. Allison |
Alma mater | University of Hawaiʻi Willamette University |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has referred to Yamashiro as "among the most influential political leaders" in the history of the Big Island of Hawaii.[1] More specifically, Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter Hugh Clark has called Yamashiro, "probably … the most significant newsmaker on the Big Island" during the final thirty years of the 20th century.[1]