Representative Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy

Honest, hardworking, and heart; these three words perfectly describe Representative Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy, for these are the values that have shaped her life.

Representative Keohokapu-Lee Loy was raised in Hilo, where she attended Waiākeawaena Elementary, Waiākea Intermediate, and Waiākea High School. She furthered her education at Hawai‘i Community College and the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.

Elected to the Hawai‘i County Council in 2016, Representative Keohokapu-Lee Loy served the people of Hawai‘i Island as a Council Member for eight years with a strong commitment to the community, advocating for policies that support working families, education, and a healthy environment. Before her time in public office, she accumulated over 25 years of experience in land use development, environmental permits, and long-range community planning.

Representative Keohokapu-Lee Loy remains deeply dedicated to the people of Hawai‘i Island and continues to work toward a brighter future for all residents.

Recently elected to office in 2024, she currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Health and is a member on the Committees on Finance and Health and Human Services.