YAP STATE
LEGISLATURE

Member

Hon. John Mafel

Member

Biography

Current Title:

Chairman, RED Committee

District Represented:

Election District No. 1

Committee Assignments (Prior Term(s)):

  • Yap State 10th Legislature – Vice-Chairman of the Resources, Education, and Development (RED) Committee

Education

  • BA, Creative Writing Major, University of Denver
  • Western Philosophy Minor, University of Denver

Career Background

  • 20 Years of Teaching at Primary, Secondary, & Post-Secondary levels

Contact Information

Email: John.Mafel@ysl.gov.fm

Member of Committees

Resource, Education and Development Committee

Legislation Introduced

Resolution
Adopted
Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences of the members of the Eleventh Legislature and the people of the State of Yap to the family, relatives, and friends of the late former Speaker and Governor, the Honorable Robert Ruecho for his untimely passing
YSR 11-94
– Passed: 21 Aug 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Jesse Torwan for his untimely passing
YSR 11-96
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Honorable Joseph J. Urusemal for his untimely passing
YSR 11-97
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Joseph Habuchmai for his untimely passing
YSR 11-98
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025
Resolution
Adopted
Expressing deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the late Honorable Jonathan M. Tun for his untimely passing
YSR 11-99
– Passed: 29 Sep 2025