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Office of the Governor

The Governor is the chief executive of the State of Hawai`i and ensures that all laws of the state are executed. The Governor is responsible for state agencies, establishes the goals of the state and outlines ways to reach those goals.

David Ige
Governor, State of Hawai`i
Executive Chambers
State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-0034
Fax: 808-586-0006
Web Site: http://governor.hawaii.gov

Lieutenant Governor

The Lt. Governor serves as Secretary of State for intergovernmental relations of the State of Hawai`i, leads the Hawai`i Fair Share Initiative and is the Governor’s Liaison to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation to be hosted in Honolulu in 2011. Additionally, the Lt. Governor acts in place of the Governor when the Governor is out of state.

Shan Tsutsui
Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawai`i
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
Phone: (808) 586-0255
Fax: (808) 586-0231

Web Site: http://ltgov.hawaii.gov

State Departments

Accounting & General Services

DAGS is responsible for managing and supervising a wide range of State programs and activities.

Kalanimoku Building
1151 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-0400
FAX: 586-0775
e-mail: dags@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://ags.hawaii.gov

DOUGLAS G. MURDOCK
Comptroller

Agriculture (HDOA)

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture works to support, enhance and promote Hawaii’s agriculture and aquaculture industries.

1428 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96814
PHONE: 973-9550
FAX: 973-9613
e-mail: hdoa.info@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://hdoa.hawaii.gov

SCOTT ENRIGHT
Chairperson

Attorney General (ATG)

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer of the State of Hawaii.

Hale Auhau
425 Queen Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-1282
FAX: 586-1239
e-mail: hawaiiag@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://ag.hawaii.gov

DOUG CHIN
Attorney General

Budget & Finance

The Department of Budget and Finance develops near- and long-term financial plans and strategies for the State, and provides programs for the improvement of management and financial management of State agencies.

No. 1 Capitol District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-1518
FAX: 586-1976
e-mail: HI.BudgetandFinance@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://budget.hawaii.gov

WESLEY MACHIDA
Director of Finance

Business, Economic Development & Tourism

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.

No. 1 Capitol District
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-2355
FAX: 586-2377
e-mail: director@dbedt.hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov

LUIS P. SALAVERIA
Director

Commerce & Consumer Affairs

DCCA’s goals are to promote a strong and healthy business environment while protecting the community from unfair and deceptive business practices.

King Kalakaua Building
335 Merchant Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-2850
FAX: 586-2856
e-mail: dcca@dcca.hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://cca.hawaii.gov

CATHERINE AWAKUNI COLÓN
Director

Defense

The mission of the State of Hawaii Department of Defense, which includes the Hawaii National Guard (HING) and State Civil Defense (SCD), is to assist authorities in providing for the safety, welfare, and defense of the people of Hawaii.

3949 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96816-4495
PHONE: 733-4246
FAX: 733-4499
e-mail: webmaster@dod.state.hi.us
Web Site: http://dod.hawaii.gov

Web Site: www.scd.hawaii.gov

COL. ARTHUR “JOE” LOGAN
Director

Education (K-12)

The commitment to a quality education for all of Hawaii’s children.

Queen Lili`uokalani Building
1390 Miller Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-3313
FAX: 586-3314
Web Site: http://hawaiipublicschools.org

Hawaiian Home Lands

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is responsible for administering the Hawaiian home lands program as established by Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole. DHHL continues to strive for Prince Kuhio’s vision of returning native Hawaiian people to the land and developing healthy, self-sufficient Hawaiian communities, through the many benefits and programs it offers.

Hale Kalaniana’ole
91-5420 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, HI 96707
Tel: (808) 620-9501
FAX: 620-9529
Web Site: http://dhhl.hawaii.gov

JOBIE MASAGATANI
Director

Health

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawai`i.

Kinau Hale
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-4410
FAX: 586-4368
e-mail: webmail@doh.hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://health.hawaii.gov

VIRGINIA “GINNY” PRESSLER, M.D.
Director

Human Resources Development

The Department of Human Resources Development shall provide timely and responsive leadership, resources, and services to fully support the State in the recruitment, management, and retention of a high-performing workforce.

Leiopapa a Kamehameha Building
235 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 587-1100
FAX: 587-1106
Web Site: http://dhrd.hawaii.gov

JAMES NISHIMOTO
Director

Human Services

The Department of Human Services is committed to providing timely, efficient and effective programs, services and benefits that empower Hawaii’s most vulnerable people to expand their capacity for self-sufficiency, self-determination, independence, healthy choices, quality of life, and personal dignity.

1390 Miller Street, Room 209
Honolulu, HI 96813
PHONE: 586-4997
FAX: 586-4890
e-mail: dhs@dhs.hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov

RACHAEL WONG, DrPH
Director

Labor & Industrial Relations

The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is responsible for ensuring and increasing the economic security, well-being, and productivity of Hawaii’s workers.

Keelikolani Building
830 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 586-8844
FAX: 586-9099
Web Site: http://labor.hawaii.gov

LINDA CHU TAKAYAMA
Director

Land & Natural Resources

The Department of Land and Natural Resources mission is to seek, develop, and implement cost-effective strategies for the long-term sustainable management, maintenance, protection and utilization of existing and potential ocean, land, natural and cultural resources of the state of Hawaii.

Kalanimoku Building
1151 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 587-0401
FAX: 587-0390
e-mail: dlnr@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://dlnr.hawaii.gov

SUZANNE CASE
Director

Public Safety

Department of Public Safety oversees the state’s Corrections Division, which includes state prisons and community correctional facilities, as well as the Law Enforcement Division, including the Narcotics, Protective Services and Sheriffs Divisions.

919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96814
PHONE: 587-1350
FAX: 587-1421
Web Site: http://dps.hawaii.gov

NOLAN ESPINDA
Director

Taxation

The mission of the Department of Taxation is to administer the tax laws for the State of Hawaii in a consistent, uniform, and fair manner.

Princess Ruth Keelikolani Building
830 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 587-1510
FAX: 587-1560
e-mail: tax.directors.office@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://tax.hawaii.gov

MARIA ZIELINSKI
Director

Transportation

Department of Transportation is responsible to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain State facilities in all modes of transportation, including air, water, and land. Coordination with other State, County, and Federal programs is maintained in order to achieve the objective.

Aliiaimoku Hale
869 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813
PHONE: 587-2150
FAX: 587-3652
e-mail: dotpao@hawaii.gov
Web Site: http://hidot.hawaii.gov

FORD FUCHIGAMI
Director

County Government