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Hawaii Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English takes part in the May 14, 2019 dedication ceremony for the $340 million Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility at the Kahului Airport. The longtime East Maui lawmaker announced Tuesday that he would be retiring from the Senate, effective Saturday, as he deals with the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo
Battling the long-term effects of COVID-19, lifelong Hana resident and Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English announced his retirement from the Hawaii State Senate on Tuesday “after many discussions with my doctors, talks with those close to me and careful thought.”