Aug 15, 2023 6:00 PM
Honolulu City Council Member Radiant Cordero

District 7 Councilmember
Council Floor Leader
Current Term: 2021-2025 | Serving Since: Jan. 2, 2021

Kapālama Kai, Kalihi Kai, Kahauiki, Mauliola (Sand Island), Moku Mokauea, Moanalua, Āliapa'akai (Salt Lake), Māpunapuna, Ahua (Airport), Āliamanu, Kapūkakī (Red Hill), Kapuaikaula (Hickam), Moku'ume'ume (Ford Island), Hālawa, 'Aiea, Kalauao, and Waimalu Kai. 

Radiant has dedicated her career to her community through various roles in nonprofits, journalism, and local government. While in school, she worked for Abilities Unlimited – Winners at Work, working with persons with disabilities on job training and retention and ClubCharm, USA, working with keiki on leadership development and even filling the void during Furlough Fridays. After graduating with her Bachelor’s degrees, she served as a legislative aide at the Office of the Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives, while still serving at the nonprofits and taking on two additional front desk jobs at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. She also served as assistant editor for the Fil-Am Courier, a (Hawai‘i’s leading and longest running Filipino publication). Radiant previously served as chief of staff to Honolulu City Councilmember Joey Manahan of District 7, where she worked on many issues related to homelessness, public safety, critical infrastructure, city budget, transportation, and fighting for county resources at the State Legislature. She is a tireless advocate for the community that she has called home for her entire life and has been shaped into the servant leader she is today by the people and culture within it.

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