Representative Cedric Gates represents State House District 44 of the Wai'anae Coast and serves as the Vice Chair of the Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs Committee. He also serves as a member of the Finance, Agriculture, and Public Safety Committee.
A proud lifetime resident of Wai'anae, Representative Gates actively participates in his community affairs, previously serving as the Chairman of the Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board #24, and a member of the Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center's Board of Directors. Further, Representative Gates had the privilege of working for Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Councilwoman Kymberly Marcos Pine, and former State Rep Karen Awana. In 2011, Rep. Gates co-founded the Active Hawai'i Organization which is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that focuses on promoting community wellness and advocacy through an active lifestyle.
Bringing a potent mix of experience and vigor to the Legislature, Representative Gates plans to work with his fellow representatives to push for stronger solutions for the problems we face in public infrastructure, transportation, education, health, housing and homelessness. Further, he will be using his capacity as Representative to support and preserve the Native Hawaiian culture and community, and inspire his community to become more engaged in the political process.