Jamie Kalani English[1][2] is a former American politician and was a Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate representing District 7. English served consecutively from 2001 until 2013 in the District 5 and District 6 seats. English resigned his seat on May 1, 2021,[3][4] months after having been arrested by Federal agents.[5]
Kalani English | |
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Majority Leader of the Hawaii Senate | |
In office November 4, 2014 – May 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Brickwood Galuteria |
Succeeded by | Dru Kanuha |
Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 7th district | |
In office January 16, 2013 – May 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Gary Hooser |
Succeeded by | Lynn DeCoite |
Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 2003 – January 16, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Avery Chumbley |
Succeeded by | Rosalyn Baker |
Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 5th district | |
In office January 2001 – January 2003 | |
Preceded by | Rosalyn Baker |
Succeeded by | Joe Tanaka |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Hawaii Loa College University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (BA) Harvard University (MPA) |
Website | Official website |
English was charged by the United States Attorney's Office for Hawaii with felony honest services fraud on February 8, 2022 in connection with accepting over $18,000 in cash bribes in exchange for opposing cesspool-related bills while he was a member of the Hawaii State Senate.[6][7][8] English has pled guilty to the charge of honest services wire fraud and was sentenced to 40 months in prison.[5][9][10]
English earned his Bachelor's degree in Pacific Island studies from Hawaii Loa College, his Master's degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government. His father is of Jewish descent.[11] He also served on the Maui County Council from 1997 - 2000.[12] English was a member of the 2000 class of the Pacific Century Fellows.[13] Pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud in February 2022. English was sentenced to 40 months in prison.