12 Facts About Ann Kobayashi

Ann Hayashi Kobayashi was born on April 10,1937 and is an American politician and businesswoman from Honolulu, Hawaii.

Ann Kobayashi was a member of the Honolulu City Council, representing District 5 from 2009 to 2021.

Ann Kobayashi previously held the same City Council seat between 2002 and 2008, but resigned from the seat to unsuccessfully run for Mayor of Honolulu against incumbent Mufi Hannemann.

Ann Kobayashi was a member of the Hawaii Senate between 1981 and 1994.

Ann Kobayashi was born April 10,1937, in Honolulu to Mori and Florence Hayashi.

Ann Kobayashi grew up with her brother Roy Hayashi near Punchbowl Crater, later moving with her family to Nu'uanu Valley.

Ann Kobayashi was married to Paul Kobayashi until their divorce, and has three children.

From 1981 to 1994, Ann Kobayashi represented the Manoa area in the Hawaii Senate.

In 1994, Ann Kobayashi ran for Mayor of Honolulu but lost.

In 2002, Ann Kobayashi successfully ran for Honolulu City Council District 5.

Ann Kobayashi gave up her council seat in 2008 when she again ran for Mayor of Honolulu.

Ann Kobayashi lost the election, and her council seat was won by Duke Bainum, who ran unopposed.