Tim Richards | |
|---|---|
 Richards in 2024 | |
| Member of the Hawaii Senate from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958or1959(age 65–66) North Kohala,Hawaii,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Washington State University |
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III is an American politician serving as a member of the Hawaii Senate for the 4th district. He was elected to office on November 8,2022. [1]
Richards was born in Kohala,Hawaii and attended Hawaii Preparatory Academy. [2] He attended college at Washington State University,earning his Bachelor of Science in 1981 and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. [2]
Prior to entering politics,Richards was a veterinarian for Veterinary Associates and rancher at Kahua Ranch. [3]
Richards served on the Hawaii County Council from 2015 to 2022 for the district 9 seat. [1] He worked on agricultural policy and food security and has served on an advisory group of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [1] [3]
He was elected to the Hawaii Senate in November 2022. [1]
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