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'''Amy Perruso''' is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the [[Hawaii House of Representatives]] for the 46th district. She represents the 46th House District as a member of the Democratic Party. She is also a |
'''Amy Perruso''' is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the [[Hawaii House of Representatives]] for the 46th district. She represents the 46th House District as a member of the Democratic Party. She is also a member of Democratic Socialists of America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dsausa.org/statements/npc-statement-on-2018-elections/|title=NPC Statement on 2018 Elections|website=[[Democratic Socialists of America|DSA]]|date=November 7, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2020}}</ref> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Perruso is a native of [[Fallbrook, California]] |
Perruso is a native of [[Fallbrook, California]]. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1990 and studied at the [[University of Helsinki]] as a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Scholar.]] She took courses toward a doctorate at the [[University of California, Los Angeles]] and earned her teaching credential from the [[University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa]]. She earned a PhD in political science and government from the [[University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa]]. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Legislative Members|url=https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/memberpage.aspx?member=perruso&year=2020|access-date=2020-07-31|website=www.capitol.hawaii.gov}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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She is married to John S. Mackey, an attorney |
She is married to John S. Mackey, an attorney. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Amy Perruso | |
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Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
Assumed office 2018 | |
Preceded by | Lei Learmont |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | DSA |
Residence | Mililani, Hawaii |
Alma mater | University of Southern California (BA) University of Hawaii (PhD) |
Website | Bio |
Amy Perruso is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 46th district. She represents the 46th House District as a member of the Democratic Party. She is also a member of Democratic Socialists of America.[1]
Early life and education
Perruso is a native of Fallbrook, California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Southern California in 1990 and studied at the University of Helsinki as a Fulbright Scholar. She took courses toward a doctorate at the University of California, Los Angeles and earned her teaching credential from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She earned a PhD in political science and government from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. [2]
Career
As a result of the education workers' strike, Perruso was one of several teachers to seek election to the Hawaii State Legislature. Perruso, a former secretary-treasurer of the Hawaii State Teachers Association who taught social studies at Mililani High School, defeated the incumbent Democratic representative in the primaries. Perruso then went on to collect twice as many votes as her Republican opponent, John E. Miller, in the race for the 46th District.[3]
In March 2020, Perruso joined Tina Wildberger and Russell Ruderman in donating $4,000 from their raises as state legislators to help pay for school lunches in their district.[4]
Personal life
She is married to John S. Mackey, an attorney.
See also
References
- ^ "NPC Statement on 2018 Elections". DSA. November 7, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ "Legislative Members". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ Essoyan, Susan (November 6, 2018). "Teachers Amy Perruso, Val Okimoto head from classroom to the state House". Star Advertiser. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ Morais Webster, Dawn (March 3, 2020). "Democrats Must See, Speak And Act In Interests Of The Poor". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved March 12, 2020.