Currently holds the office of Hawaii House of Representatives - District 4 until November 3, 2026.
Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 4 in 2024 Hawaii General Election.
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Get StartedThere needs to be a consolidation of domestic violence laws in a single chapter rather than laws related to domestic violence scattered throughout different statutes. Advocates would have a better chance of justice through education and consistent enforcement of domestic violence laws. Law enforcement agencies will also be better equipped to have the tools to care for victims. Learn more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture offer incentives to encourage the youth to choose food and agriculture as a career. Working the land to grow crops or herd cattle is hard work, but I firmly believe real progress in agriculture will move Puna, Hawai‘i Island, and the State of Hawai‘i toward a sustainable future of food self-sufficiency. Learn more
As your state representative, I will advocate for public school infrastructure funding to ensure students have a safe and comfortable place to learn. In addition, I will discuss the possibility of building a feeder school in Hawaiian Paradise Park similar to Keonepoko Elementary in Hawaiian Beaches. Learn more
Teachers make excellent tenants. With the state’s budget shortfall, pay raises for anyone will be challenging. Nonetheless, a workable alternative is to partner with the private real estate sector for help. The real issue is the gap between teachers’ salaries and their costs of living. Learn more
Hawai‘i Island should be the first in the state to reach 100 percent renewable energy with all the options available. Solar panels on roof tops are becoming more common and affordable, but still out of reach for many. Geothermal and biomass energy sources ensure a reliable source of energy when solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are not available. I will advocate for accelerating the timeline for our island to reach the 100 percent renewable energy portfolio because we need to be energy-independent and sustainable, while also cutting consumer costs. Prices for electricity are too high at over 40 cents per kilowatt. We can do better. Learn more
Hawai‘i Island should be the first in the state to reach 100 percent renewable energy with all the options available. Solar panels on roof tops are becoming more common and affordable, but still out of reach for many. Geothermal and biomass energy sources ensure a reliable source of energy when solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are not available. I will advocate for accelerating the timeline for our island to reach the 100 percent renewable energy portfolio because we need to be energy-independent and sustainable, while also cutting consumer costs. Learn more
I will partner with the community to establish an affordable housing program for our teachers so they can keep teaching in Puna and educate our next leaders. Learn more
The Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road, also known as Highway 130, is currently over capacity and experiencing long delays and traffic congestion during the peak morning and evening rush hours. As your state representative, I will advocate for widening Highway 130 to four lanes between Kea‘au and Pāhoa. Highway 130 is the primary highway and only access route into the southeastern portion of Puna. Because of this limited road access, there is severe traffic congestion, which impacts the quality of life for Puna residents and may also result in fatal delays of emergency services. Working with the department of transportation, in collaboration with the county of Hawaii, I will follow through with a site survey to identify the most suitable location for an alternate route in Puna. Learn more
Highway 130 is the primary highway and only access route into the southeastern portion of Puna. Because of this limited road access, there is severe traffic congestion, which impacts the quality of life for Puna residents and may also result in fatal delays of emergency services. Working with the department of transportation, in collaboration with the county of Hawaii, I will follow through with a site survey to identify the most suitable location for an alternate route in Puna. Learn more
The more investments in broadband infrastructure I can deliver from my existing relationships in government, the greater the opportunities residents will have in Puna. Learn more
I will continue to advocate for funding for Hawaiian Paradise Park for it to host its own public park. Learn more
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