Gov. David Ige has appointed Linda Ann Ha‘i Clark to fill the state House (District 13) seat, which includes Maui (Haiku, Hāna, Kaupo, Kipahulu, Nahiku, Paia), Kaho‘olawe, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i and Molokini.  Clark replaces Sen. Lynn DeCoite, who was appointed last month to the state Senate (District 7) seat formerly held by Kalani English.

Clark, who was raised on a cattle ranch, currently serves as an independent process server for the Child Support Enforcement Agency, State of Hawai‘i. She has previously worked as an administrator, office manager and clerical worker for Alternatives to Violence, First Hawaiian Bank, and Maui Windows and Doors. She was also the owner/operator of Kupono and Friends Day Care Center from 1996-2003.She is currently the president of Kaupo Community Association and has served on the Hāna Advisory Committee and as a leader for 4H Maui.  Clark is a proud wife, mother of four, and grandmother of three.

Photo courtesy of the State of Hawaiʻi Governor’s Office