When there wasn't any money involved, for all intents and purposes, nobody gave a damn. But now the land, supposedly worthless, is seen for what it really is: an incredibly valuable asset.

He moved to the Hawaii State Senate where he served from 1980 to 1986. On December 11 2009 he announced that he would resign from Congress to concentrate on his gubernatorial bid. State Attorney General David M.

S. He has also served as a state legislator and member of the Honolulu City Council.