Candidate for Hawaii Lieutenant Governor in 2022 Hawaii Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe State should host and facilitate a series of island-wide and statewide summits of stakeholders in the travel and hospitality industry, the State labor force, civic groups and community organizations, and State and county governments to discuss and address these pressing issues in a thoughtful and forthright manner, so that achievable solutions might be developed and proposed which benefit the State at large. Learn more
The travel and hospitality industry should promote Honolulu as a logical and important hub for annual gatherings for international banking and governmental forums, in part by highlighting the city’s past success at hosting numerous major conferences and forums such as APEC, the Asian Development Bank and other import-export banks, and similar organizations and trade councils. Learn more
Re-imagine the travel and hospitality industry as more diverse in its visitor portfolio, less reliant upon mass market tourism, and more respectful of local residents and culture. Learn more
As Lieutenant Governor, Ikaika will establish a Responsible Climate Change Response initiative in the Lieutenant Governor's office, which includes elevating to implement the 2050 Sustainability plan. Learn more
As Lieutenant Governor, Ikaika will champion letting the people of Hawaiʻi decide on term limits for legislators via public discussion and ultimately, a constitutional amendment voted on by the people of Hawaiʻi. Learn more
Consider alternative means of funding and building affordable housing units, such as a non-profit development corporation. For example, nonprofits can avail themselves of project funding through the federal New Markets Tax Credits program, which can fund approximately 30% of a project’s costs (and up to 39% in select circumstances), provided that at least 20% of said property’s income is subsequently derived from commercial and retail sales. Learn more
Review existing inventory of underutilized State and county properties for potential use as sites for affordable rental housing, particularly in the City and County of Honolulu. Learn more
Redevelop appropriate Department of Education properties as Work Force Housing. to support the building of “rentals for educators,” affordable rentals that teachers and DOE staff can live in while establishing the financial backbone to eventually buy a home. I would also like to explore this model to assist in supporting Hawai`i’s healthcare workforce, as well. Learn more
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