Mufi Hannemann

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Mufi Hannemann, won the Honolulu Mayoral race in the 2004 election against Duke Bainum.

Born Muliufi Francis Hannemann in Honolulu on July 16, 1954 and raised in Kalihi, Hannemann was the sixth of seven children in a family of Samoan, German and English ancestry. His parents emigrated from American Samoa and settled in Kalihi in 1953, after spending a few years on Guam.

Contents 1 Education 2 Professional 3 Politics 4 Hannemann's first year: 2005 5 Personal 6 External Links

Education

• Hannemann is a 1972 graduate of Iolani School having been student body President in his senior year
• 1976 cum laude graduate of Harvard University
• Fulbright scholar at Victoria University in New Zealand.

Professional

• White House Fellow on the staff of former Vice President George H.W. Bush
• C. Brewer & Co. vice president for corporate marketing and public affairs
• Director of the state Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
• Self-employed business consultant

Politics

Hannemann ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1986 and in 1990.

In 1994, Hannemann ran for City Council to replace Arnold Morgado, who decided to run for mayor. Hannemann won with more than 51 percent of the vote in a race that included five other candidates, so no runoff election was necessary. He won re-election in 1998 unopposed.

Hannemann was voted chairman of the Honolulu City Council in a 1998 reshuffling that ousted John DeSoto from the chairmanship. A year later, the council split again and Hannemann was voted out as chairman. The ousting was supported by Duke Bainum and installed Jon Yoshimura as chairman.

Hannemann stepped down from the council early in his second term to run for mayor in 2000 against Mayor Jeremy Harris and Frank F. Fasi. Mayor Harris won reelection.

In 2004, Hannemann won reelection with 49.3% of the vote over Duke Bainum who garnered 48.8%.

Hannemann's first year: 2005

• stopped renovation work on the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium.
• dismantled Harris' Bus Rapid Transit.
• removed some trees planted by previous administration from Kuhio Avenue.
• scrapped curbside pickup of mixed recyclable trash and supported using blue recycling bins for green waste.
• supported increase in sewer fees and vehicle weight tax to fix potholes and the aging sewer system.
• helped raise the general excise tax half of a percentage point on Oahu for mass transit through the state, and manuevered the tax increase through the City Council.
• proposed a one-time $40 million property tax cut for homeowners and also supports creating a new homeowner tax classification.
• offered to negotiate a settlement in protecting Waimea Valley.

Personal

Mufi married Gail Mukaihata Hannemann in 1992 and they live in Aiea.

See Hawaii 2004 Elections.

Back to Hawaii.

External Links

• About Mufi (VoteMufi.com)
• Mufi Hannemann Campaign Website (VoteMufi.com)
• Hannemann vows to build administration with unity -- The mayor-elect will soon select a new Cabinet Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-04-04.
• New mayor will have a tough row to hoe -- THE ISSUE -- Mufi Hannemann will be Honolulu's next mayor. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-05-04.
• Hannemann prepares work on transition Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-06-04.
• Mufi vows openness with labor, Council -- He expects to make early decisions on recycling and the Waikiki Natatorium Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-8-04.
• Mayor-elect pays tribute to his Samoan roots Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-10-04.
• A conversation with Mufi Hannemann Honolulu Advertiser, 11-7-04.
• Hannemann now focused on building his Cabinet -- The mayor-elect’s diverse recruiting team consists of 65 people Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 11-27-04.
• Hannemann will keep popular Waikiki events -- Sunset and Brunch on the Beach are part of the mayor-elect's vision for the region Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-4-04.
• Ex-TV reporter will be mayor’s press secretary Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-25-04.
• Hannemann, Council face huge budget challenge THE ISSUE: A vigorous real estate market has driven up Oahu property values and tax assessments. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-19-04.
• Hannemann to seek alternatives to landfill Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12-3-04.
• Hannemann is focused on his initiatives -- After his inauguration tomorrow, he will have his plate full Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-1-04.
• Director prioritizes rail transit – Interim transportation chief Ed Hirata is one of six new appointees to Hannemann’s Cabinet Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-1-04.
• Hannemann criticizes 23% increase in sewer fees -- The mayor-elect says Harris' proposal is unreasonable Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 12- -04.
• Hannemann hosts gathering of new Cabinet Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-5-04.
• Mayor stops all Natatorium work – Hannemann makes good on his promise to halt repairs on the WWI memorial pool -- Opponents pledge legal challenges if the city moves to demolish the structure Honolulu Star-Bulletin 1-4-04.
• Hannemann, Council seem to be in concert THE ISSUE: The new mayor is singing tunes of harmony as he takes the helm at City Hall. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-8-05.
• Managing director candidate bows out -- Public scrutiny over a lawsuit was too much for John Reed Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-8-05.
• Mufi takes on challenge of a varied city Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-9-05.
• Mayor’s second nominee bows out Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-15-05.
• Hybrid buses shift to different routes -- Hannemann wants to use the vehicles on popular routes, not Bus Rapid Transit Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-26-05.
• Mayor says he could levy user fees -- Hannemann sees little choice but to have users pay for sewers and parks Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-4-05.
• City has dismal fiscal outlook -- Councilmembers expect a sobering assessment from the mayor today Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-18-05.
• Fiscal woes concern mayor -- City program cuts and sewer fee hikes are being reviewed in light of rising debt Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-19-05.
• Mayor’s team picks radio exec -- Managing director nominee Jeff Coelho gets mixed reviews Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-19-05.
• Mayor’s straight talk a refreshing change THE ISSUE: Mayor Hannemann's review of the books shows the city is in poor fiscal health. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-21-05.
• Parks upkeep a top concern for mayor -- Hannemann gives his first State of the City address this morning Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-24-05.
• ‘Special advisers’ named for 2 city departments Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-24-05.
• STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor calls for fee hike -- Hannemann wants to double sewer bills over the next six years Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-25-05.
• Hannemann delivers down-to-earth design THE ISSUE: The mayor sketched out somber prospects in his first State of the City address. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 2-25-05.
• Mayor has $1.35B plan -- Hannemann's budget includes a 50% hike in vehicle taxes and higher Blaisdell fees -- Drivers cringe at vehicle tax hike -- Big Isle budget hits $277M Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3-2-05.
• Mayor’s attitude is lauded Councilmembers thank Hannemann for attending their meeting Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3-10-05.
• Boylan, Dan. 6 month later...How's Mufi doing? Midweek, 7-6-05.
• White, Doug. Transit contract flap wrong way to start off Poinography!, 12-7-05.
• Kua, Crystal. After a year, city's rudder is firmly in mayor's hands Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 1-3-06.
• Hannemann needs to lead in homeless issueHonolulu Advertiser, June 28, 2006.
• Shapiro, David. VOLCANIC ASH: Credit the mayor for keeping transit on track Honolulu Advertiser, January 10, 2007.
• Matsunaga, Mark. Mayor Lobbies for Transit Funding in U.S. Capitol Hawaii Reporter, January 24, 2007.
• Kua, Crystal. Re-election fundraiser draws 3,500 -- Hannemann is already preparing in spite of what some view as a strong incumbency Honolulu Star-Bulletin, June 18, 2007.
• Au, Laurie. Mayor collects $2M for election coffer -- Though no foe has surfaced, Hannemann is raising campaign funds and his profile Honolulu Star-Bulletin", March 24, 2008.

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