Harry Kim (politician)

Harry Kim
Mayor of Hawaii County
Incumbent
Assumed office December 5, 2016
Preceded by	Billy Kenoi
In office December 4, 2000 – December 1, 2008
Preceded by	Stephen Yamashiro
Succeeded by	Billy Kenoi
Personal details
Born	1939 (age 85–86) ‘Ola‘a, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Bobbie Kim
Children	2 sons
Residence	Hilo, Hawaii
Alma mater	Southern Oregon State University
Profession	Civil Defense Director (retired)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

Harry Kim (born 1939) is an American politician. He is the Mayor of Hawaii County since December 2016.^[1] He served as Mayor from 2000-2008. Prior to his election, he was the county's civil defense director.

While Kim first ran for mayor as a Republican, he considers himself to be nonpartisan.^[2][3]

References

1. "Kim Wins". Big Island Now. August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
2. Borreca, Richard (July 22, 2006). "Big Isle mayor will not run: Mayor Harry Kim decides not to challenge Gov. Lingle". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
3. Borreca, Richard (November 14, 2005). "Cayetano urges Kim to run for governor". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved December 3, 2016.

Other websites

• Video interview with Harry Kim Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine