Maui Neighbor Island Coordinators

Ted Yamamura

Ted Yamamura has known Mazie over 15 years and considers her “the most qualified person for Congress.”  He’s worked with her on many races and is an energetic activist on Maui for Mazie. 

Ted lives in Wailuku, Maui and is a real estate appraiser.  When asked what motivates him to volunteer in politics he indicated it is his strong concern for the “future of young people.”

If you’d like to contact Ted about joining Mazie’s team on Maui, you can reach him by email at ted@acmmmaui.com

Vince Bagoyo

David Raatz

“Mazie Hirono is a good person.  Her commitment to social progress and justice is unwavering.  While never compromising on her principles, Mazie is always willing to work for consensus in order to get things done for her constituents,”  says David Raatz, who is an attorney on Maui.

David was first introduced to Mazie by Leighton Oshima, Mazie’s husband, in 1994 when she first ran for Lt. Governor. 

“I became reacquainted with Mazie when we both volunteered for the Kerry-Edwards campaign, both in Hawai'i and on the mainland, two years ago.”

When asked what motivates him to volunteer in politics, David said, “I’ve been concerned about protecting civil rights and civil liberties since childhood.  I was fortunate to attend a racially diverse public school in Los Angeles County, where I was able to learn about the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. at a young age.”

David can be reached by email at raatz@abanet.org