Senator Mike Gabbard presented 40 free backpacks to the students at Barbers Point Elementary on August 27th.

Pictured (L to R) with Senator Gabbard are Principal Claudia Nakachi, Counselor Erin Sauder, and SASA Gerry Sakoda.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Senator Mike Gabbard show their support at the Operating Engineers Local 3's Honolulu District picnic at Lanikuhonua in Ko Olina on August 3, 2008.

Also pictured are (L to R) Operating Engineers' President, Mr. Fred Herschbach, and Vice President, Mr. Carl Goff, of California.

Lion dancers teasingly play with Senator Gabbard at the blessing and grand opening of 2 new attractions at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on June 20, 2008.

On June 21, 2008, area residents talk story with Senator Gabbard at Starbucks Waikele about legislative topics and community happenings.

Senator Mike Gabbard, Senator Will Espero, Rep. Sharon Har, and Rep. Kymberly Pine attended the Ground Blessing Ceremony for the Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center and the East-West Road in Kapolei on May 12th.

Also pictured are (L to R) Major David Hudson (Divisional Commander, Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division), Commissioner Philip Swyers (Territorial Commander, Salvation Army Western Territory), House Speaker Calvin Say, Senate President Colleen Hanabusa, and Rep. Michael Magaoay.

Senator Gabbard met with Willie Revillame, the host of the popular Filipino TV game show Wowowee, at the State Capitol on May 8th. Senator Gabbard and his wife, Carol, joined thousands of people at a taping of Wowowee at Aloha Stadium on May 10th, 2008

Senator Mike Gabbard recently visited with Mr. Michael Lurvey, the CEO of Carbon Diversion, at their facility in Campbell Industrial Park. Carbon Diversion uses a technology called flash carbonization to convert green waste into useable charcoal and has the goal of reducing our need for a landfill.

Senator Mike Gabbard visits with Hawaiian Homes Commission Chairman, Micah Kane, and Senator Jill Tokuda at the dedication ceremony for the Hale Kalaniana'ole, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands headquarters, in Kapolei on March 26, 2008.

Senator Mike Gabbard gave Reverend Falelua Lafitaga of the Kanana Fou Congregational Christian Church in Kunia the opportunity to deliver the invocation at the State Senate on March 18th.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Rep. Kymberly Pine lent their support at the West Oahu Civil Air Patrol's Anniversary Open House on March 15th, 2008.

Pictured are (L to R) Capt. Rich Hargrave, Rep. Kym Pine, Colonel Earl Greenia, Senator Mike Gabbard, Major Greg Burgess, and Colonel Stan Fernandez.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined (L to R) Mike Alvarez, Paul Henkels, and Rod Henkels of Henkels & McCoy, Inc in celebrating the Grand Opening of their new facility in Kapolei Business Park on February 20, 2008. Henkels & McCoy, Inc is one of the largest privately owned utility contractors in the U.S. and among the finest disaster response teams in the country.

Senator Mike Gabbard hosted 5th grade students from Barbers Point Elementary at the State Capitol on February 29th. Senator Gabbard spoke to the students about the legislative process and encouraged them to consider "public service" as a future career option.

Also pictured are (L to R) Heidi Staffaroni (teacher) and Georgette Stevens (student teacher). Not pictured are Scott Karsk (teacher) and Karen Veriato (student teacher).

Senator Mike Gabbard greets Pastor John Honold of Hope Chapel Kapolei in the State Senate Chambers on January 30th. Pastor Honold was invited by Senator Gabbard to deliver the invocation to start the Senate Session.

Senator Mike Gabbard pictured at the Capitol with Kulsoom Abbas, an exchange student from Pakistan completing her junior year at Kapolei High School.

Senator Mike Gabbard is greeted by Island Pacific Academy (IPA) student body president, Alex Vergel, and his mother Noriko, an IPA Japanese teacher, at his office on January 16th – the Opening Day of the 2008 Legislative Session.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Rep. Sharon Har hosted a listen-story meeting at the Royal Kunia Community Association office on January 12th. Pictured are (L to R) Matt Taufete'e, David O'Neal, Lance Wilder, Thomas Kagimoto, Cory Suzuki, Norma Suzuki, Mark Schnabel, Rep. Sharon Har, Sara Schnabel, and Senator Mike Gabbard.

Senator Mike Gabbard was interviewed by Waipahu Elementary and Intermediate students (L to R) Charlyn Agonoy, Talahiva Salakielu, Jeinsten Agonoy & Gizel Ramos of Olelo's Waipahu Community Media Center in his office at the State Capitol on January 9, 2008.

Mahalo to Kapolei’s Hanapa'a Street Ohana's for their magificant display of Christmas spirit and warm welcome during the 2007 holidays.

Pictured from left: Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo, Lisa, Corey, Stan Akee, Mrs. Perreira, Leroy Perreira, Alex Rista, Senator Gabbard, Mrs. Porter and Carol Gabbard (missing ohanas – Caoilis, Kings, Yoshizumis).

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Karen Awana present honorary certificates from the State Legislature to the graduates of the Operation About Face! and Community AllStars programs at their graduation ceremony at Kapolei High School on December 12th, 2007.

Pictured (L to R): Lehua Kaauwai-Krueger (Senior Training Manager-The Paxen Group, Inc.), Monalisa Siofele (Site Manager-About Face!), Cal Higa (Area Coordinator-DOD), Senator Mike Gabbard, Antonio Benavidez (Site Manager-Forward March Program), Dean Blandford (Oahu Program Manager), Rep. Karen Awana, and Bill Kumia (Keynote Speaker & Entrepreneur).

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Sharon Har present honorary certificates from the State Senate to Kapolei High School students Tisha Shimamoto and Turner Harrison at the “Live and Let Live” kick-off event at the Kapolei Police Station on December 8th, 2007.

Tisha placed 2nd and Turner placed 3rd in the poster contest which included a cash prize for their art work depicting the importance of safe driving during the Christmas Season. Not pictured is 1st place winner, Kapolei High student Daniel Gallardo.

Senator Mike Gabbard joins (L to R) Representative Sharon Har, U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo, Assistant Chief Michael Tamashiro, Lt. Governor Duke Aiona, Acting Police Chief Paul Putzulu, and Pastor Wynn Warner to kick-off this year’s “Live and Let Live” traffic safety awareness campaign at the Kapolei Police Station on December 8th, 2007.

Senator Will Espero, Rep. Kym Pine, Senator Mike Gabbard, and Councilman Todd Apo (L to R) tour the construction site of the North-South Road in Kapolei on December 11th, 2007. This much anticipated project is scheduled to be completed by late 2009 and is expected to greatly reduce traffic congestion for the Ewa and Kapolei communities.

Senator Mike Gabbard reads to 5th graders during Waikele Elementary's Read Aloud event on November 14th, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard reads to 3rd and 4th grade students at Island Pacific Academy on November 13th, 2007 as part of the celebration of National Readers Day.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined Pastor Gabriel Guerra of On the Rock - Kapolei and his wife, Rachel, in the Senate Chambers. Pastor Guerra was invited by Senator Gabbard to give the invocation at the opening of the Senate's Special Session on Wednesday, October 31st, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard hosts his listen-story meeting at the Kamokila Community Park in Honokai Hale on October 20th, 2007.

Pictured are (L to R) Sherrod Moore, Erika Moon, Lorraine Martinez, Pat Chardon, Dovie Borges, Bev Larranaga, and George Furtado.

Senator Gabbard tours Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy on October 4th, 2007.

(L to R) Front: Pasila Taua (Cadre), Ricardo Evans, Moku Dixon, Ted Daligdig (Program Director);
Second: Sky Lim (Site Mgr), Jason Callog, Ikona Zulueta-Asato, Jenya Davidson, Pam Ellison (Paxen Prog. Mgr), Freelance Esteban;
Third: Lehua Kaauwai (About Face),Travis Esteban, Bronson Miyose, Carlos Kawalu, and Rick Campbell (Executive Director).

Senator Mike Gabbard discusses the legislative process with 3rd grade students from Island Pacific Academy at the State Senate on October 2, 2007.

Sen. Gabbard represents the State Senate at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 1,800 stall parking structure at the Honolulu International Airport on September 18, 2007. He was joined at the ceremony by (L to R) Gerry Majkut (Dick Pacific), House Speaker Calvin Say, and Governor Lingle.

Senator Gabbard attends the Blessing for the new Makakilo/ Kapolei EMS Facility on September 10th, 2007.

(L to R) Nicole Ota, Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT); Rep Sharon Har; Jonathan Hong, Mobile Intensive Care Technician (MICT); Patricia Dukes, Emergency Medical Services Division Chief; Baybee Hufana-Ablan, Emergency Services Dept Senior Advisor; Mrs. Vivian Aiona, wife of Lieutenant Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.; and Dr. Elizabeth Char, Emergency Services Department Director.

Senator Gabbard meets with constituents at Starbucks Kapolei, July 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard and Representative Karen Awana speak to area residents at their “Listen-story” meeting at Kamokila Community Park in Honokai Hale on July 14th, 2007.

Crossroads Alternative High School teachers and students sing “Hawaii Aloha” at the Hawaii State Capitol on June 19, 2007.

(L to R) Congressman Neil Abercrombie, Principal Al Nagasako, and Senator Mike Gabbard attend the Kapolei High School Graduation Ceremony held at their football stadium on June 1st, 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard joins (L to R) Neighborhood Board Chair Maeda Timson, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park President/General Manager Jerry Pupillo, Uncle Bobby Miguel, Representative Sharon Har, and Senator Will Espero at the Grand Opening of Island Adventure Golf at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park on Friday, May 25th 2007.

Senator Mike Gabbard speaks at the Sustainable Earth Day event at UH West Oahu on April 19th, 2007. This event brought together professors, students, environmentalists, and community members to focus on the importance of preserving Hawaii’s precious environment and natural resources.

Senator Mike Gabbard joined the Royal Kunia Community Association on their trolley tour of Royal Kunia on March 14th 2007.

Senator Gabbard and his staff at the Capitol are ready to serve you. Stop by Room 204 and say aloha!

Senator Mike Gabbard and Waikele Community Association president Mitsuo Shito enjoy the festivities at the 9th Annual Waikele Easter Egg Hunt at Waikele Elementary on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Another great turnout and lots of fun!!!

Teen Pact students listen attentively to Senator Gabbard explain the importance of getting involved in the democratic process on Feb. 26, 2007 

Senator Mike Gabbard with the UH Hilo Student Association members (from left):   Kristi Malia Temple , Rosie Hunerwadel, Thomas Martinek and Beau Butts

Mike welcomes students from Mauka Lani Elementary School to the State Capitol.

Adm. William J. Fallon, the head of U.S. Pacific Command, receives a warm reception from Mike and the other legislators on February 1, 2007.

Mike gives the invocation before the beginning of session.

Erika Moon of Senator Gabbard’s staff poses for a picture after participating in a community clean-up.

Senator Gabbard appreciates the art work decorating his Capitol office created by students in District 19.

General Lee, Mike and Carol share a laugh on Opening Day.

Patty Teruya, Andrew Jamila and Gemma Espression celebrate with Mike and Carol after his inauguration into the State Senate.

Attorney General Mark Bennett congratulates Mike following the Inauguration Ceremony.

Mike discusses the issues with Royal Kunia resident, Jo Puuohau, at the HMSA's Legislative Fair.

Mike attends HMSA's Legislative Fair at their headquarters off Keeaumoku Street on October 11th, 2006.

Mike and his supporters holding signs at Honokai Hale.

Mike and supporters "pau hana" sign-waving in Kapolei on a Friday afternoon.

Mike talks story with 94 year-old Chew Nam Chun at the Hawaiian Vote 2006 event at Iolani Palace on September 16th.

One of Mike's campaign volunteers painting over graffiti on Kunia Road.

Mike discusses his position on the issues at the Ahahui Siwila Hawaii O Kapolei (Hawaiian Civic Club of Kapolei) candidate forum at the Kapolei High School cafeteria on September 6, 2006.

Mike sign-waving with supporters on Makakilo Drive.

Mike, his daughter former State Representative (Ewa/Waipahu) Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo, and supporters listen to other candidates at the forum.

Mike's supporters show their enthusiasm for his campaign.