| Lynn G. Berbano Finnegan | |
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Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 32 district |
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| Assumed office 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Bob McDermott |
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| Born | October 3, 1970 Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Finnegan |
| Residence | Aiea, Hawaii |
| Profession | Politician |
Lynn G. Berbano Finnegan (born October 3, 1970), is a Republican member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 32nd district since her election in 2003. The district includes the Lower Pearlridge, Aiea, Halawa, Hickam, Pearl Harbor and Moanalua Gardens on the island of Oahu. Finnegan is currently serving her fourth term as State Representative.
National Organizations
Women In Government, State Officer 2002-2005 National Foundation of Women Legislators, 2002-2004 Council for State Government - West Leadership Academy Class of 2004 Education Commission of the States, State Committee Member (Governor's Representative)
Key Issues
Health Issues Crime Reduction & Drug Use Prevention Education Reform Charter School Funding Improving Business Climate Senior/Elder Issues [1]
In 2005, Finnegan was selected to be the Minority Leader for the Republican members of the State House. [2]
In 2008, the Aspen Institute’s Rodel Fellowships in Public Leadership selected Representative Lynn Finnegan as one of 24 elected public officials as its 2008 class of Fellows. Each member of the class was selected on their reputation for intellect, thoughtfulness, and bipartisan approach to governing. The class is evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats and represents Fellows from 22 states, serving at both local and state levels of government.[3]
In 2009, Finnegan voted against HB 444, a Hawaii civil union bill. She said, “If we push to have government certify or make legal a union or marriage between the same sex, I believe that we push what is accepted to what will be promoted.” [4]
In 2009, Finnegan was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S. An award by the Filipina Women's Network. Representative Finnegan was awarded in the Policymakers & Visionaries category which recognize Filipina women leaders who have made or are making a difference in government policies or laws that impact business, industry, and society and who enrich the lives and careers of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge.[5]
External links
- Hawaii State Legislature - Representative Lynn Finnegan
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Lynn Berbano Finnegan
References
- ^ http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Site1/House/members/rep32.asp
- ^ http://archives.starbulletin.com/2005/06/01/news/story10.html
- ^ http://www.aspeninstitute.org/leadership-programs/aspen-institute-rodel-fellowships-public-le-/rodel-fellows-class-2008
- ^ http://www.hrc.org/endthelies/finnegan.html, retrieved 6/28/09
- ^ http://www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/fwn100/2009
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