#ted sakai

The Hawaiʻi Correctional System Oversight Commission confirmed the passing of founding Commissioner, Ted Sakai on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was described as “a beloved colleague, and friend.”

Sakai previously held the post during the Cayetano Administration. This time, he fills the vacancy created by the current director, Jodie Maesaka-Hirata, who will take on the role of Deputy Director of Corrections–a post that was left vacant by Joe Booker who moved to the mainland.