http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefanteUpdates from Hawaii State Senator Brandon J.C. Elefanteen-usMon, 12 May 2025 12:33:29 -1000ItemID7877http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<center> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Summer_Newsletter_Page_1.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Summer_Newsletter_Page_2.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Summer_Newsletter_Page_3.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Summer_Newsletter_Page_4.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <u><a href="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-Summer_Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">View the Summer 2025 Newsletter</a></u> </center>2025-05-12T12:33:30-10:00ItemID7855http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<center> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Spring_Newsletter_Page_1.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-Spring_Newsletter_Page_2.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <u><a href="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-Spring_Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">View the Spring 2025 Newsletter</a></u> </center>2025-04-07T09:39:45-10:00ItemID7788http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<center> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-02_Newsletter_Page_1.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-02_Newsletter_Page_2.JPG" width="500" height="647" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <u><a href="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-02_Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">View the February 2025 Newsletter</a></u> </center>2025-02-10T16:40:10-10:00ItemID7761http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<center> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-01_Newsletter_Page_1.JPG" width="500" height="720" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <img src="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Images/2025-01_Newsletter_Page_2.JPG" width="500" height="720" border="0" align="center"/></a> <br> <br> <u><a href="/MemberFiles/Senate/elefante/Newsletters/2025-01_Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">View the January 2025 Newsletter</a></u> </center>2025-01-08T14:00:15-10:00ItemID7753http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefanteBorn in ‘Aiea to a single mother and raised by his Filipino immigrant grandparents, Senator Brandon Elefante learned the values of commitment and responsibility at an early age. His extended family instilled in him respect, a strong work ethic, and the importance of community. <br> <br> After graduating from ‘Aiea High School, Senator Elefante pursued higher education at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he discovered his passion for public service. During his time there, he served as a resident advisor, co-founded the Hawai‘i Club and later became its president. Senator Elefante’s dedication to student affairs and community service earned him several awards and recognition. <br> <br> With a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration, Senator Elefante returned to Hawai‘i to teach social justice and world religions at Damien Memorial School. He also became actively involved in his community, serving on the ‘Aiea Neighborhood Board and pursuing further education at Chaminade University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration in 2011. <br> <br> From 2011 to 2014, Senator Elefante worked as a legislative aide to Honolulu City Councilmember Breene Harimoto. In this role, he tracked infrastructure and development projects and addressed constituent concerns in the ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahu communities. This experience solidified Senator Elefante’s commitment to public service and to improving the lives of Hawai‘i’s residents. <br> <br> For the next eight years, from 2014 to 2022, Senator Elefante served on the Honolulu City Council, representing the communities of ‘Aiea, Pearl City, and Waipahu. During his tenure, he chaired several key committees, including Zoning and Planning; Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Public Health, Safety, and Welfare; Transportation; and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. He also served as Vice Chair of the Budget Committee and the Transportation, 2024-12-30T08:00:10-10:00ItemID7651http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<a href="/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2024-Summer_Newsletter.pdf" title="Summer 2024 Newsletter" target="_blank">Summer 2024</a>2024-05-03T14:01:30-10:00ItemID7626http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<a href="/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2024-04_Newsletter.pdf" title="April 2024 Newsletter" target="_blank">April 2024</a>2024-04-04T18:45:25-10:00ItemID7611http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<a href="/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2024-03_Newsletter.pdf" title="March 2024 Newsletter" target="_blank">March 2024</a>2024-03-12T09:20:40-10:00ItemID7582http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<a href="/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2024-02_Newsletter.pdf" title="February 2024 Newsletter" target="_blank">February 2024</a>2024-02-13T07:59:15-10:00ItemID7535http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=elefante<a href="/MemberFiles/senate/elefante/Newsletters/2024-01_Newsletter.pdf" title="January 2024 Newsletter" target="_blank">January 2024</a>2024-01-12T10:49:15-10:00