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I’m Ready to Work with You and For You!

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Protecting the Health & Safety of Hawaii’s Residents

Concern over contracting COVID-19 remains the top priority for most voters. While Hawaii initially fared far better than many other places, we are now seeing case numbers increasing. We must remain vigilant. Before the state opens up further, we must make sure adequate testing and contact tracing is in place, necessary supplies of PPE are available and clear guidance is provided to the public on the latest CDC recommendations. County level legislation needs to be enacted to ensure visitors are following quarantine requirements.

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Rethinking our Local Economy & Planning our Recovery

COVID-19 exposed our vulnerabilities and expanded the economic divide. It is also an opportunity to redefine our economy and recognize the tremendous capacity we have in our communities. We need to focus on sustainably balancing the needs of our community with the limits of our resources. Instead of relying on tourist dollars that come in on planes, pass through our community and go right back out for imported goods and services, we need to keep those dollars circulating in our community by supporting local agriculture, improving the permitting process and providing infrastructure for locally owned businesses. See my “Think B.I.G.” article in Civil Beat for more ideas!

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Government Accountability, Transparency & Responsiveness

Better County governance is a common concern I heard going door-to-door. I will support community groups serving a similar function to that of the neighborhood boards on Oahu and will honor the Community Development Plans. In the long term, I propose transitioning our County to a “County Manager” form of governance, which will provide greater efficiency, consistency, and transparency, and is the logical next step for our maturing and growing County.

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Addressing Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation

While our most pressing issue right now is COVID-19, climate change remains a long term threat to our islands. As we develop our response to COVID, it is the ideal time to integrate climate change adaptation and mitigating into the decisions we’re making to build our economic resilience. I have been working on the pathways to reduce our emissions (shown here by sector) that will also promote economic and social equity. This is why I have been endorsed by 350Hawaii.org. We know what to do. Now is the time to do it!

My Commitment to You

ENSURING OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY

I will work to protect the health and safety of Hawaii’s residents from COVID-19

BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY

I will work to protect our resources, support local agriculture, and build community networks

KEEPING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE

I will make sure your tax dollars are well spent and our government is transparent

MEETING OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS

I will work to keep our roads, bridges, and parks open and safe

BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER

I will work to help our kupuna and keiki stay connected in our community


Share Your Goals For Hawaii

If you would like to share your concerns & ideas please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Mahalo for your input!