Representative Cedric Gates is now serving his 3rd term representing 
District 44 which includes Mākua, Mākaha, Wai’anae, and parts of Mā'ili. 
He serves as the Chair of Culture, Art, & International Affairs Committee 
and a member of the Higher Education & Technology, Education, and Health, 
Human Services, & Homelessness Committee.
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A proud lifetime resident of Wai'anae and graduate of Wai'anae High School, 
Representative Gates actively participates in community affairs, previously s
erving 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. 
He also had the privilege of working for the United States Congress, the City 
Council, and at the Hawaii State Capitol. In 2011, he 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, and is now pursuing 
his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. 
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Bringing both a love for the district and extensive experience in different 
sectors of the community, Representative Gates continues to find solutions for 
issues regarding affordable housing and homelessness, traffic, and preparing 
the next generation for their transition from academia to the workforce. Given 
the majority presence of Native Hawaiians in his district, he uses his capacity 
as Representative to support and preserve Native Hawaiian rights and culture, 
and more broadly inspire his community to become more engaged in the political process.