Calvin Say
American politician
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Calvin Kwai Yen Say (Chinese: 佘貴人; Jyutping: Sei4 Gwai3 Jan4; born February 1, 1952) is an American politician and former Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives. Say most recently served as a member of the Honolulu City Council, representing Honolulu's 5th District from 2020 to 2024. He was sworn in as a member of the council in January 2021, taking the seat formerly occupied by Ann Kobayashi, who retired due to the council's term limits.[1] After being worn in, Say was appointed chairperson of the council's budget committee.[2]
Calvin Say | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – January 16, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Souki |
| Succeeded by | Joseph M. Souki |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 20th district 9th (1976–1982) 14th (1982–1984) 25th (1984–1992) 18th (1992–2002) | |
| In office November 2, 1976 – November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Hakoda |
| Succeeded by | Jackson Sayama |
| Member of the Honolulu City Council from the 5th district | |
| In office January 2, 2021 – January 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Kobayashi |
| Succeeded by | Scott Nishimoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1952 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cora Kotake |
| Profession | businessman |
Prior to his election to the City Council, Say was a Democratic member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives, representing the 20th District from 1976 to 2020.[3] He served as Speaker of the House for 13 years until 2013,[4] when he was replaced by Joseph M. Souki (who was himself a former Speaker). He attended Saint Louis High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
