Val Okimoto

Val Okimoto is an American politician and educator serving since November 29, 2022 as the member of the Honolulu City Council representing District VIII.Okimoto has done mission work for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cebu, Philippines.She is an active member of the community by serving as a Director and Treasurer of the Mililani Town Association (MTA),[5] School Community Council (SCC) board member at Mililani ‘Ike Elementary School, member of the Board of Directors for Hoaloha ‘Ike, Parent and Coach for Mililani American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), and served for 4 years as the President of her church's chapter of a woman's organization.[6] On November 8, 2022, Okimoto was elected to represent District VIII on the Honolulu City Council.A social and fiscal conservative, Okimoto opposed gay marriage legislation in 2013 and bills supporting adoption rights for same-sex couples.
Honolulu City CouncilIncumbentBrandon ElefanteHawaii House of RepresentativesGene WardLauren MatsumotoBeth FukumotoLihue, HawaiiRepublicanBrigham Young University, HawaiiChaminade UniversityGrCertCity and County of HonoluluHawaii SenateRepublican PartyCouncil of State GovernmentsNational Foundation for Women LegislatorsKauai High SchoolBrigham Young University of HawaiiChaminade University of Honoluluthe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCebu, PhilippinesAmerican Youth Soccer OrganizationMililani MaukaMililaniWaipiʻo AcresNonpartisanDemocraticTrish La Chica