Dafne Shimizu
Chamorro politician from Guam
Dafne Shimizu | |
|---|---|
| Director of Revenue and Taxation of Guam | |
| In office January 17, 2019 – November 26, 2023 | |
| Governor | Lou Leon Guerrero |
| Preceded by | John Camacho |
| Succeeded by | Marie Lizama (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dafne Mansapit (1973-10-01) October 1, 1973 (age 50) |
| Education | University of Guam (BS, MPA) |
Dafne Mansapit-Shimizu is a Chamorro politician from Guam.[1] She was appointed the Director of Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) on 17 January 2019.[2] According to Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, under Mansapit-Shimizu's leadership the DRT had administered "some of the most ambitious and broadly impactful programs ever implemented by any agency in our island’s history".[1][3]
During the COVID-19 pandemic this included the administration of emergency payments and the extension of child tax credit.[4] She has also worked to enforce the collection of unpaid taxes across Guam, by improving technical infrastructure and human resourcing.[5] She is Vice Chairperson of the Cannabis Control Board in Guam, which legalised the use of recreational cannabis in April 2019.[6]
Shimizu resigned as Director of Revenue in November 2023 to assume a new position as comptroller of the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Governor issues statement in support of DRT director Dafne Mansapit-Shimizu - PNC News First". 2021-10-19. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "I Mina'Trentai Kuåttro Na Liheslaturan Guåha: Appointments" (PDF). Guam Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-08-15.
- ^ "Statement in Support of DRT Director Dafne Mansapit-Shimizu". 6 October 2021.
- ^ "IRS approves child tax credit rollout for Guam, CNMI". 2021-10-19. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "$140M in unpaid taxes, citations issued". USA Today. 2021-10-19. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ Limtiaco, Steve (1 June 2021). "Cannabis board continues to work on rules for recreational pot".
- ^ Taitano, Joe (27 November 2023). "Mansapit-Shimizu now with Airport, Lizama heads Rev and Tax".
External links
- Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Camacho | Director of Revenue and Taxation of Guam 2019–2023 | Succeeded by Marie Lizama Acting |
