by Senator Mike Gabbard

Aloha friends,

I hope you and your family are in good health. The legislative session is over. Here are a few highlights:

University of Hawaii – West Oahu
Probably the best news is the $135 million in funding that was approved this year for the new UH – West Oahu campus. The initial phase of the campus will be located on the Diamond Head side of Kapolei Golf Course and will include 4 buildings. Construction will begin in early 2008 and the new campus will open its doors in the Fall 2009.

Kapolei Court Complex
I was very pleased that we got the necessary funding for the Kapolei Court Complex in this year's State Judiciary Budget. Construction of the 123,118 square foot court complex will begin July, 2007 and be completed by the end of 2009. It will be located on Kamokila Boulevard, across the street from Outback Steakhouse.

Listen-Story
My next listen-story will be held at Waikele Elementary School on Saturday, June 2nd at 9am. Please come. If you can't, call or email your concerns.

If I can help you in any way, please call 586-6830 or email me at sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov. Mahalo for the privilege of serving you!