Stephen Yamashiro | |
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| Mayor of Hawaii County | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – December 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Lorraine Inouye |
| Succeeded by | Harry Kim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Stephen Kim Yamashiro July 15, 1941 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 2011 (aged 69) Hilo, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Della E. Allison |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaiʻi Willamette University |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Stephen Kei Yamashiro (July 15, 1941 – May 24, 2011) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the former Mayor of Hawaii County from 1992 to 2000.[1][2] Yamashiro served on the Hawaii County council from 1976 to 1990, including eleven years as the council's chairman.[1] He then served as the Mayor of Hawaii for two consecutive, four-year terms from 1992 until 2000.[1]
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has referred to Yamashiro as "among the most influential political leaders" in the history of the Big Island of Hawaii.[1] More specifically, Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter Hugh Clark has called Yamashiro, "probably … the most significant newsmaker on the Big Island" during the final thirty years of the 20th century.[1]
- ^ a b c d e Pang, Gordon Y.K. (2011-05-26). "Leader reshaped Big Island as council member, mayor". Honolulu Star Advertiser. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- ^ "Former Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro (1941-2011)". Hawaii 24/7. 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2011-07-10.