County of Hawaii - County Council District 4, Councilmember Dennis Fresh Onishi

HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
South Hilo (Keaukaha, Panaewa, Waiakea Houselots, portions of
Downtown Hilo, University and portions of Waiakea Homesteads).

Dennis "Fresh" Onishi

Dennis “Fresh” Onishi was born and raised in Hilo. He currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee, Vice-Chair of the Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Representative of the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties, Inc.

During his 20+ years of employment with the County of Hawaii and his direct involvement with youth and elderly, they have become and continue to be his primary focus. As such, he would like to see more services, programs and safer facilities for our senior citizens and youth. Having grown up in District 4 he appreciates the diverse communities of residential, commercial and industrial mingling with the recreational, educational and spiritual which comprises the District. He states, “Being your full-time councilman, my door will be always open to you.”

Education

-        Kapiolani Elementary School
-        Waiakea Intermediate School
-        Hilo High School (1979)
-        Hawai‘i Community College and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Work Experience

	1987-1991		County of Hawai‘i, Department of Parks & Recreation – Elderly Activities Division (Hakalau Gym, Pahoa Community Center, Imin Center in Holualoa, Papaaloa Senior Learning Center and Lanakila Recreation Center)
	1991 - 2005		County of Hawai‘i Police Department, HI-PAL program
	2005 - 2008		County of Hawai‘i, Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division (South/North Hilo District)

Hobbies & Interests

-        Coaching youth basketball and seeing them enjoy and succeed in life
-        Traveling to different parts of the world and experiencing its cultures
-        Enjoys different ethnic food