HONOLULU (KHON2) — Rep. Gene Ward (R) Portlock, Hawaiʻi Kai, Kalama Valley announced his retirement from the Hawaii State House of Representatives.
The House Representative said his retirement comes due to ongoing health concerns.
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Rep. Ward retires with over 30 years of public service under his belt including more than 27 years working in District 18.
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In a release sent to his district, he emphasized the gratitude and privilege it has been to serve his community all these years.
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“Although I will not be asking for your vote again, I only kindly request that my privacy and my family’s privacy is respected,” Rep. Ward said.
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