Eileen Anderson
Eileen Anderson (October 18, 1928 – November 3, 2021) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Honolulu, Hawaii from 1981 to 1985. She was the first, and as of 2024, the only woman to hold the office. A Democrat, Anderson served in various positions in the city and county and the state. She was the first Hawaii State Director of Budget and Finance.
Quotes about Eileen Anderson
[edit]- She defeated one of the most powerful and influential people in the history of Honolulu politics to become the first female mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. She is a terrific role model for all young girls, and for all the scrappy underdogs who dream of great things. Her contributions to the City will live on in perpetuity.
- With the job of leading the City and County of Honolulu, came the responsibility of making difficult decisions that wouldn’t please everyone. All decisions whether in transportation, tourism, land, or business & industry, would have long term fiscal impacts that ultimately filtered down to the ‘ohana and ʻāina of O‘ahu. Eileen Anderson took this responsibility very seriously. We are proud of her accomplishments and the legacy she leaves behind.
- Former Honolulu Mayor Eileen R. Anderson Passes Away at 93 Retrieved 8 April 2025
