Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 51 in 2026 Hawaii Primary Election.
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Get StartedProtecting our culture also means protecting our land and sacred places. The state must take a stronger role in ensuring that development respects cultural sites and environmental resources. This includes stricter oversight, better consultation with lineal descendants and cultural experts, and prioritizing stewardship over overdevelopment. Learn more
Too many of the individuals who carry our traditions—whether in hula, voyaging, fishing practices, farming, or language—do so without consistent support. The state should create and expand grant programs, stipends, and partnerships that allow practitioners to teach, mentor, and pass down their knowledge. Learn more
The state should continue to expand and fund Hawaiian language immersion programs, ʻike-based curriculum, and culturally grounded education in our public schools. Every student in Hawaiʻi should graduate with a strong understanding of our history, culture, and values. We must also invest in teacher training and resources so educators are equipped to teach this ʻike in meaningful ways. Learn more
Restore safety in public spaces by improving enforcement, maintenance, and coordination with counties. Learn more
Invest in prevention through youth programs, education, and workforce opportunities. Learn more
Support law enforcement and first responders with better resources, training, and retention incentives. Learn more
In addition, the state should invest in youth-focused cultural pathways—programs that connect keiki and young adults to culture through mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, and career opportunities in education, conservation, and cultural resource management. Learn more
We must also create clear pathways for career and technical training so our youth can build a future here at home. By investing in our young people early, we not only uplift individuals, but we also strengthen families, reduce crime, and build safer, more resilient communities. Learn more
This means strengthening our public education system, increasing resources for teachers, and expanding access to after-school programs, mentorship, athletics, cultural education, and the arts. Learn more
Local families and Native Hawaiians are being priced out of their own communities. Preserving culture is impossible if our people cannot afford to live here. That is why cultural preservation must be tied to housing, land use, and economic policies that prioritize local residents and generational families. Learn more
Finally, we need to address speculative and outside investment. Housing in Hawaiʻi should be for homes — not just investments. I will support efforts at the State level to discourage speculative buying and ensure that local residents are prioritized. Learn more
We need to support first-time homebuyers. I will work to create state tax credits and financial assistance programs that help local families with down payments and closing costs. If you live here, work here, and contribute to our community — you should be able to own here. Learn more
We need to prioritize local families. I will push for policies that give Hawaiʻi residents a fair shot at purchasing homes before outside investors. That means creating a local preference period for new developments, so our people get the first opportunity — not what’s left over. Learn more
Address homelessness by expanding transitional housing, mental health care, and treatment programs—while requiring accountability and participation in services. Learn more
We must protect our workforce. Our teachers, our police officers, our firefighters, and our healthcare workers should not have to leave Hawaiʻi just to afford housing. I will support expanding workforce housing programs and using state lands to build affordable housing specifically for those who serve our communities. Learn more
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