Governor Josh Green appointed Dwight Takamine, a former state legislator, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director and lawyer, to the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board.

Takamine, who will serve in an interim capacity until he is confirmed by the state Senate. will succeed Marcus Oshiro, who was first appointed to the board in 2017. 

Dwight Takamine served as a state House Representative from 1984 to 2007 and as a state Senator from 2008 until 2010. He began his legal career in Honolulu before opening a law office in Hilo, where he took over his father’s seat in the House of Representatives. Throughout his legislative career, his key leadership positions included chairing the Finance Committee, and he was involved in various local initiatives aimed at revitalizing education and economic development. In 2010, Dwight was appointed Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, a post he served with dedication for several years.

Photo credit: Office of Governor Josh Green