Senator Kalani English, Majority Floor leader had announced his retirement on May, 2021 citing after-effects from COVID19. The FBI was already investigating him then.
House Representative Ty Cullen resigned on February 8, 2021 upon public announcement of his bribery charges.
The charges brought against them can be read from the horse’s mouth here, relating to collecting bribes in the bills decision-making process. It’s worth the read.
It appears like a sting operation. But there have been persistent rumours of “horse-trading” at the capitol. These incidents help explain why some good public purpose Bills die while other problematic ones are approved.
An antidote to all these shenanigans is term limits. It’s one way to put a damper on corruption and arrogance.
Both legislators have impressive resume.
Here is House Representative Ty Cullen’s.
EDUCATION
• St. Joseph’s School
• Damien Memorial High School
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
• Master of Public Administration, Public Administration Program
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
• Response Ability Pathways (RAP) Certified
• PCF Pacific Century Fellows Class of 2012
• FYLPRO Class 2015
• APAICS National Leadership Academy 2012
• CSG West Western Legislative Academy 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Hale Kipa Inc.
• Program Coordinator
• Youth Advocate
• Case Manager
• Aloha Airlines
• Lead Ramp Agent
• Teaching Assistant, St. Michael’s School
• Intern, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
CIVIC SERVICE
• Knights of Rizal, Inductee Aloha Chapter, 2019
• 2018 Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year
• Director, Village Park Community
• Association Board of Directors
• Precinct Chair, Democratic Party
• District 41 Precinct 5
PUBLIC OFFICE
• Waipahu Neighborhood Board
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Filipino Community Center, Public Service, 2016
• Legislator of the Special Session, 2013
• Guide Dogs of Hawaii, Appreciation of Support, 2016
• HIV / AIDS Prevention Instructor
• Juvenile Justice Compliance Committee
• Kahana Valley Strategic Planning
• Society for Pidgin and Creole
• Linguistics (SPCL)
• Waipahu Cane Haul Run
• Waikele Taking Action Against Graffiti (TAAG) Team
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
• Assistant Coach, Waikele Wildcats
• Youth Football
• Assistant Coach, PONY League
• Youth Baseball
• Kayak Instructor, YMCA
• Counselor, Kama’aina Kids
• Tutor, St. Joseph’s School