Cyd "Makanui" L. Hoffeld

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Advocate for emergency access infrastructure throughout the district. Learn more

Education

Support youth programs that give Puna's young people real pathways and real futures. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Engage community voices on geothermal energy and Mauna Kea — because decisions of this magnitude must be made with the community, not for them. Learn more

Healthcare

Ensure health equity remains a priority in every county budget conversation. Learn more

Support funding for community health workers who serve as the critical link between families and care. Learn more

Advocate for expanded community health services and mobile health access in rural District. Learn more

Push for mental health and substance use services that are accessible, culturally grounded, and not stigmatized. Learn more

Champion reentry health services that connect people returning from incarceration to care, medication, and housing before their release — breaking the cycle before it restarts. Learn more

Infrastructure / Transportation

Work toward expanded broadband connectivity for rural Puna communities that have been promised it and denied it for too long. Learn more

Prioritize road maintenance and improvement funding for District. Learn more

Push for real solutions to commuter congestion on Highway 130 and surrounding corridors. Learn more

Social Services

Work with county and state partners to address the root causes of houselessness — including housing affordability and the displacement of local families. Learn more

Advocate for domestic violence services and family support programs that protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Learn more