Currently holds the office of Hawaii House of Representatives - District 6 until November 3, 2026.
Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 6 in 2026 Hawaii Primary Election.
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Get StartedBuying local keeps dollars in Hawaiʻi and protects our small businesses. We need to elevate and uplift local businesses that are growing, sourcing, and manufacturing in Hawaiʻi. We know it is difficult to manufacture in Hawaiʻi, but if we create more shared manufacturing opportunities, we may be able to find solutions to these issues. Learn more
Agriculture is an economic sector that needs nurturing at the policy level. Local food feeds the community and keeps dollars in Hawaiʻi. It can also be sustainably done and support our environment too. Growing this industry can create more jobs and economic diversity. Learn more
Universal access to preschool will help our children and support our working families. We do not have enough preschool capacity or options for all students who need it. Learn more
There are not enough Hawaiian language immersion classrooms across Hawaiʻi. This form of education is important to provide children with educational choices in both of Hawaiʻi’s official languages. As programs for Hawaiian culture and language expand in public education, training for teachers must be expanded as well. Learn more
We must expand the reach of successful Early College programs, and offer more support in school from college and career counselors. We also need to better connect high school and community college programs that are regionally responsive to the area’s workforce needs, in partnership with the business community. Learn more
As islands, there are only so many places to take our waste, and with the rising cost of fuel it is more difficult to export our recyclables. We need to incentivize waste reduction within households and reward businesses that reduce waste. We can create new economies within waste management. Learn more
Blessed with a variety of resources to generate our own energy, Hawaiʻi Island is in prime position to end our addiction to imported fossil fuels and reduce our carbon footprint. With multiple renewable energy projects on the island canceled or stalled, we must identify the hurdles and solutions to achieve Hawaiʻi’s bold goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. Learn more
In our rural communities, there is no one answer to delivering the health care services people need. A combination of projecting resources into communities, offering transportation to facilities, and embracing telehealth is needed. Learn more
Attract and retain more doctors and healthcare professionals in Kona and rural communities across Hawaiʻi. Learn more
The time has come for a new, modern hospital to care for West Hawaiʻi’s people. We must work closely with private sector partners to leverage all available public resources to make this a reality. Learn more
We need more housing in Hawaiʻi, and especially in Kona. The demand for housing at all levels is far bigger than the supply. We need to build more of the right kinds of housing, and regulate short term vacation rentals to preserve housing inventory for kamaʻāina families. Learn more
With the high cost of housing, the Department of Hawaiian Home Land’s mission to return kanaka maoli to the land has perhaps never been more important or relevant. Many of the hurdles the department faces are related to the cost of infrastructure. The 2022 Legislature supplied much-needed funding to the Department, and we must hold them accountable and ensure the funds are put to good use. Learn more
The global pandemic showed us the vast disparities in connectivity and the real-world consequences of the digital divide. Whether it’s wired or wireless, we must expand connectivity especially in our rural areas. Learn more
We must leverage all available federal dollars, prioritize state projects in the district, and maximize all potential funding sources for county projects. We also need to ensure our roads are safe for everyone who uses them, whether on foot, on bike, in a car, or using mass transit through the principles of Complete Streets and Vision Zero. Learn more
We must explore today’s best practices of walkable, transit-connected, livable communities. These concepts could inform lower infrastructure costs for affordable housing developments, and reduce the environmental impacts of urban sprawl and vehicle dependence. Learn more
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