Bernard Carvalho
| Bernard Carvalho | |
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| Mayor of Kauai | |
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Assumed office December 1, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Kaipo Asing |
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September 29, 1961 Kauai, Hawaii |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gina Carvalho |
| Residence | Kauai, Hawaii |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaii |
Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. (born September 29, 1961) is an American politician and former football player, who has served as the Mayor of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii since December 1, 2008. Carvalho was elected in November 2008 to complete the unexpired term of former Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste, who died in office in June 2008.
Carvalho was born on Kauaʻi island to Bernard P. Carvalho Sr. and Priscilla Hanohano. He graduated from Kapaa High School in 1979. While in high school, Carvalho was a star athlete in football and basketball. Carvalho then enrolled at the University of Hawaii on a full football scholarship. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications and public relations in 1983.
Carvalho was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1984 shortly after graduating from college. He played in the NFL for the Dolphins for two seasons. He returned to Kauai after leaving the Dolphins in order to get married.
Carvalho is married to the former Regina "Gina" Godinez, who is originally from Oceanside, California. The couple have three children, Bronson, Brennan, and Brittney.
In addition to his political and football careers, Carvalho has also held positions in the tourism and airline industries on Kauai.
Carvalho was hired by the Kauai Department of Public Works Recreation as an entry level employee in 1985. Former Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste appointed Carvalho as Director of the Offices of Community Assistance in December 2002. He oversaw several Kauai County government agencies, including transportation, housing, recreation, and the elderly. He is credited with the expansion of The Kauai Bus service on the island.
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