by Andrew Walden
Sources at Hawaii Department of Taxation report that controversial DoTax Director Gary Suganuma announced his departure to a November 12, 2026 meeting of about 20 senior DoTax managers. According to the reports, Suganuma’s resignation had been handed in to Governor Green November 2, 2026 and is effective November 13, 2026. He reportedly will be transitioning to a cush gig at the Department of Education.
Suganuma did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It is traditional for cabinet officials to offer their resignations at the end of a Governor’s term. Green, November 10, 2026, outlined his intent to renominate about half of his first term cabinet members. Suganuma was not included.
Green will be sworn in December 7, 2026. Second term Cabinet nominees must be confirmed by vote of the State Senate.
Akamai readers will remember these items:
Oct, 2025: Not Anonymous: Employees Demand ‘Investigation’ of DoTax Director Suganuma
Oct, 2026: DOTAX Insanity: Tax Delinquencies up 15%--Will Josh Green Reappoint Director?
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