Ikaika Anderson
Ikaika Anderson | |
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Chair of the Honolulu City Council | |
In office May 2019 – September 23, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Y. Martin |
Succeeded by | Tommy Waters |
Vice Chair of the Honolulu City Council | |
In office July 2011 – May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Breene Harimoto |
Succeeded by | Ann Kobayashi |
Member of the Honolulu City Council from the 3rd District | |
In office May 27, 2009 – January 2, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Marshall |
Succeeded by | Esther Kiaʻāina |
Personal details | |
Born | Justin-Michael Ikaika Anderson February 5, 1978 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Lisa Anderson |
Justin-Michael "Ikaika" Anderson (born February 5, 1978) is an American politician from the state of Hawaii and a member of the Democratic Party. Anderson formerly served as Chair & Presiding Officer of the Honolulu City Council and Councilmember for the City and County of Honolulu’s District 3 (which includes Waimānalo, Kailua and Kāneʻohe).[1][2] He is a past vice chair [3][4] and former chair of its Zoning and Planning Committee.[5]
In September 2020, Anderson resigned from the Honolulu City Council to care for his grandparents, although he faced some criticism for taking a job with Local 630 soon after resigning.[6]
In October 2021, Anderson announced his run for lieutenant governor in the 2022 elections.[7] He previously announced his intention to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives (Hawaii’s 1st congressional district) in the 2014 election but was defeated in the primary election by Mark Takai.[4]
Early life[]
Anderson was born on Oahu and raised on the windward side of the island by his single mother, Kim. His grandfather, Whitney and his grand-uncle. D.G. "Andy" Anderson, both served in both chambers of the Hawaii state legislature. Though Anderson was adopted by his grandparents at two years of age, he was collectively raised by his grandparents and mother as hānai, a custom in Hawaii.[8]
He attended and graduated from Kamehameha Schools and attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in journalism and political science.[5]
Political career[]
While attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Anderson served on the Associated Students of the University of Hawaii (ASUH) Senate.[5] While attending the University of Hawaii, Anderson was the assistant committee clerk for the Hawaii House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee. He worked as a clerk for five legislative sessions.
Anderson launched two unsuccessful Hawaii state legislature attempts. He was elected to the Honolulu City Council in a 2009 special election for the seat of the late Barbara Marshall. Anderson served as Marshall’s legislative assistant and she mentored his political career.[1] He was endorsed by Cliff Ziems, Marshall's husband, to succeed her seat on the city council.[9] He was sworn into office on May 27, 2009.[10] Anderson was a member of Honolulu's Agricultural Development Task Force and was the vice chair of the council as well as the chair of the Zoning and Planning Committee prior to being chair.
He won his reelection in 2012 with about 64 percent of the vote.[5]
In August 2013, Anderson announced he would seek the democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives for Hawaii’s 1st congressional district, which encompasses the urban core of Honolulu.[4] In the 2014 Democratic primary, Anderson received 6.7 percent of the votes, with the nomination going to Mark Takai.
In May 2018, Anderson (who was chair of the Honolulu City Council's Planning Committee at the time), introduced a bill to demolish large homes built without proper permitting in residential communities.[11] The bill was signed into temporary law for two years on March 13, 2018, putting a moratorium on the homes.[12]
In May 2019, Anderson was unanimously elected as Chair of the Honolulu City Council.[13]
In August 2019, Anderson introduced a resolution to the city council that would allow voters to decide on the elimination of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.[14] The bill was deferred.[15]
In May 2019, it was announced that Anderson is in the process of drafting a tax on vacant properties.[16]
Personal life[]
Anderson is married to Lisa Anderson (née Hirata). They have four children: Tianni, JW and twins Kaleb and Kaili.
He is a member of the Waimanalo Hawaiian Civic Club, Outrigger Canoe Club, University of Hawaii Alumni Association, Kamehameha Alumni Association, and Filipino Junior Chamber.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b "Ikaika Anderson elected to fill Honolulu City Council seat". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ Finnerty, Ryan (8 May 2019). "Anderson Chosen City Council Chair As Leadership Shifts". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Garcia vacates post as Council chairman". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Ikaika Anderson announces candidacy for congress". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Ikaika Anderson". Civilbeat.com. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ Jedra, Christina (11 September 2020). "Honolulu Council Chair Ikaika Anderson Already On Payroll Of Local Union". Honolulu Civil Beat.
- ^ "Ikaika Anderson Launches Campaign for Hawaii Lt. Governor". October 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "About". Ikaika Anderson for Congress. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "11 file to run for Marshall's City Council seat". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "Ikaika Anderson sworn into office". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ "The fix to illegal monster homes? Councilman says tear them down". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "Mayor signs bill temporarily banning permits for new 'monster houses'". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "Anderson Chosen City Council Chair As Leadership Shifts". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "Rail Faces More Uncertainty As Council Leader Tries To Abolish HART". Civi Beat. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "HART Served More Subpoenas, Council Defers Abolishing Agency, Public Asked About Rail Fares". Hawaii Public Radio. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "Caldwell Unveils Tax Plans To Increase Affordable Housing". Civi Beat. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
External links[]
- Ikaika for Hawaii official campaign site
- Official page at the Honolulu City Council
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
- Living people
- Hawaii Democrats
- Honolulu City Council members
- University of Hawaiʻi alumni
- Kamehameha Schools alumni
- Native Hawaiian people
- Native Hawaiian politicians
- 1978 births
- Hawaiian adoptees (hānai)
- 21st-century American politicians