Angie Knight

Economy

Local produce, livestock, and goods are competing with imported wholesale goods for market share. Despite Hawai‘i being an ideal pilot zone for innovation due to its diversity and location between East and West economies, new businesses struggle to survive their first few years of operation, largely due to operational costs. Our local businesses and farms should be uplifted and encouraged, resourced to thrive rather than fend for themselves against national, scaled businesses and brands. Learn more

Education

Most public school classrooms do not have air conditioning, despite ceiling and tower fans; the rooms are hot. Teachers are buying snacks for students whose families struggle to provide full lunches for their keiki, who are just above the income limits for free meals. If we truly believe keiki are our future, we need to reflect that with investments in their education, including support for teachers, the arts, facilities, and learning environment. Learn more

Housing

Housing should never be a question but a guarantee, for all households across the spectrum of housing, for all income levels, including those with fixed incomes and in need of supportive services. Hawai‘i is one of the most isolated island chains. We have finite resources and land; it makes sense that we care for and maintain what we have. We need to look at and invest in maximizing what supply currently exists. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

I'm committed to fighting for increased access to local medical facilities, cost burden relief for families taking care of loved ones, ensuring our kūpuna receive the care they deserve at home, and our keiki have a healthy start in life. Learn more

Our district should be one of the most accessible and thriving: safe residential streets, maintained infrastructure for single-family homes mixed with apartments, small businesses, eateries and cafes, showcasing art and celebrations. Learn more