Brickwood Galuteria
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Brickwood M. Galuteria, born in Honolulu, Hawaii
in 1955, is the Hawaii State Senator
representing District 12, encompassing the diverse communities of Waikiki
, Ala Moana
, Kaka'ako, Downtown, Chinatown, and Kalihi Palama. He was elected to office in the 2008 general election
. Upon his swearing-in he was assigned to serve on the following four major committees: Ways & Means (WAM), Education & Housing (EDH), Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM), and named Vice-Chair of the Committee on Tourism (TSM)
He previously served as state chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii
(2004–2006).
— an “urban plantation” at the time where a young Brickwood and his friends would surf the waters off of Point Panic near what is now Kakaako Waterfront Park
.
Galuteria's family were mostly blue-collar workers. His father, Arnold, worked for United Airlines
and was president of his union. His mother, Juliette, worked for the City & County of Honolulu at City Hall.
Galuteria is of Hawaiian, Filipino, and Portuguese descent. He attended Kamehameha Schools
since kindergarten.
, eventually becoming an account executive and tour director.
Galuteria gave up corporate life to pursue interests in music and meeting people in the entertainment industry. He performed with Marlene Sai
at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
for three years and later forming a group of his own. He also won a coveted Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 1985 for Male Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Artist.
In 1980, Galuteria began his career on air with KCCN 1420AM, and later with KCCN-FM
100 and Hawaiian 105 KINE. He currently hosts the Na "Oiwi 'Olino "People Seeking Wisdom" morning show on AM940 KKNE with Kimo Kahoano. Galuteria also worked in television, film and video, serving as host on such local shows as Hawaii’s Kitchen, Treasures and the Easter Seals
Telethon on KHON-2 and KITV4’s Ho‘oulu Lahui Aloha.
Galuteria has been a spokesman for the State of Hawaii’s Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Bank of Hawaii
and Mike McKenna’s Windward Ford, in addition to commercial voice-over
work he’s done for numerous in-house TV, radio and political campaign
s. He has also produced and promoted numerous productions, including the Aloha Festival Concerts, Miss Hawaii
Pageants and the Coca-Cola Beach Concert Series.
which allowed the local party to flourish.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
in 1955, is the Hawaii State Senator
State Senator
A state senator is a member of a state's Senate, the upper house in the bicameral legislature of 49 U.S. states, or a legislator in Nebraska's one house State Legislature.There are typically fewer state senators than there are members of a state's lower house...
representing District 12, encompassing the diverse communities of Waikiki
Waikiki
Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikīkī....
, Ala Moana
Ala Moana
Ala Moana is the name of a commercial, retail and residential district of Honolulu, Hawaii nestled between Waikīkī to the east and Kakaako and Honolulu Harbor to the west...
, Kaka'ako, Downtown, Chinatown, and Kalihi Palama. He was elected to office in the 2008 general election
General election
In a parliamentary political system, a general election is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. The term is usually used to refer to elections held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.The term...
. Upon his swearing-in he was assigned to serve on the following four major committees: Ways & Means (WAM), Education & Housing (EDH), Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM), and named Vice-Chair of the Committee on Tourism (TSM)
He previously served as state chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii
Democratic Party of Hawaii
The Democratic Party of Hawaii is an arm of the Democratic Party of the United States based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The party is a centralized organization established to promote the party platform as drafted in convention biennially...
(2004–2006).
Early years
Galuteria was born and raised in the Kaka‘ako and Kapahulu areas, where his entire family worked, played and worshiped. They lived across from what now is the John A. Burns School of MedicineJohn A. Burns School of Medicine
The John A. Burns School of Medicine is a public, co-educational institution of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in Honolulu, Hawaii and is one of the leading medical education institutions in the United States. In 1992, Harvard University identified the John A...
— an “urban plantation” at the time where a young Brickwood and his friends would surf the waters off of Point Panic near what is now Kakaako Waterfront Park
Kakaako Waterfront Park
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, also known as "Point Panic Park", is a free public park south of downtown Honolulu, just off Ala Moana Boulevard at the end of Cooke Street. It was opened in November 1992 on the site of a former municipal landfill and consists of of grass-covered rolling hills adjacent...
.
Galuteria's family were mostly blue-collar workers. His father, Arnold, worked for United Airlines
United Airlines
United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees United Air Lines, Inc., is the world's largest airline with 86,852 employees (which includes the entire holding company United Continental...
and was president of his union. His mother, Juliette, worked for the City & County of Honolulu at City Hall.
Galuteria is of Hawaiian, Filipino, and Portuguese descent. He attended Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools , formerly called Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate , is a private co-educational college-preparatory institution that specializes in Native Hawaiian language and cultural education. It is located in Hawaii and operates three campuses: Kapālama , Pukalani , and Keaau...
since kindergarten.
Career
After high school and some college, Galuteria went to work for Hawaiian AirlinesHawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a major airline of the United States. It is the largest airline based in the State of Hawai'i, and is the 11th largest commercial airline in the country. Based in Honolulu CDP, City and County of Honolulu, the airline operates its main hub at Honolulu International...
, eventually becoming an account executive and tour director.
Galuteria gave up corporate life to pursue interests in music and meeting people in the entertainment industry. He performed with Marlene Sai
Marlene Sai
Marlene Sai Hawaii's classic-style female solo singer. Born in Honolulu, Hawai'i and of Hawaiian-Chinese heritage. The San Francisco Chronical refers to Marlene Sai as one of the true icons of the islands. The Santa Cruz Centennial refers to Sai as a living legend of Hawaiian music...
at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, also known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific, is a hotel located at 2259 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. One of the first hotels established in Waikiki, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel is considered one of the flagship hotels in Hawaii tourism...
for three years and later forming a group of his own. He also won a coveted Na Hoku Hanohano Award in 1985 for Male Vocalist of the Year and Most Promising Artist.
In 1980, Galuteria began his career on air with KCCN 1420AM, and later with KCCN-FM
KCCN-FM
KCCN-FM, "FM100", is a Hawaiian Contemporary hits station. The Cox Radio Hawai'i outlet broadcasts at 100.3 MHz with ERP of 100 kW. It is headquartered in Suite 700 at 900 Fort Street Mall in the Honolulu CDP in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States...
100 and Hawaiian 105 KINE. He currently hosts the Na "Oiwi 'Olino "People Seeking Wisdom" morning show on AM940 KKNE with Kimo Kahoano. Galuteria also worked in television, film and video, serving as host on such local shows as Hawaii’s Kitchen, Treasures and the Easter Seals
Easter Seals
Easter Seals is an international charitable organization devoted to providing opportunities for children with physical disabilities. See*Easter Seals *Easter Seals *Easter Seals...
Telethon on KHON-2 and KITV4’s Ho‘oulu Lahui Aloha.
Galuteria has been a spokesman for the State of Hawaii’s Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, Bank of Hawaii
Bank of Hawaii
The Bank of Hawaii Corporation is a regional commercial bank headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is Hawaii's second oldest bank and its largest locally owned bank in that majority of the voting stockholders reside within the state...
and Mike McKenna’s Windward Ford, in addition to commercial voice-over
Voice-over
Voice-over is a production technique where a voice which is not part of the narrative is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations...
work he’s done for numerous in-house TV, radio and political campaign
Political campaign
A political campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process within a specific group. In democracies, political campaigns often refer to electoral campaigns, wherein representatives are chosen or referendums are decided...
s. He has also produced and promoted numerous productions, including the Aloha Festival Concerts, Miss Hawaii
Miss Hawaii
The Miss Hawaii competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss America pageant. Hawaii has twice won the Miss America title.- Winners :- External links :*...
Pageants and the Coca-Cola Beach Concert Series.
Democratic Party Chairman
Galuteria served as chairman for the Democratic Party of Hawaii in 2004. Among other accomplishments, he secured funding from the Democratic National PartyDemocratic National Party
Democratic National Party was a political party in Peru. It was founded in 1915 by José de la Riva Agüero. In contrast to its founders later flirtations with fascism the PND was a moderate party near the centre of Peruvian politics....
which allowed the local party to flourish.