Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 39 in 2024 Hawaii General Election.
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Get StartedTo promote public safety, we should invest in programs that provide prevention and early intervention for disadvantaged individuals, especially disadvantaged children, so that they are placed on a pathway toward success. Additionally, I support programs that help inmates build useful skills, like vocational training programs that allow people to rehabilitate their lives and join the workforce upon release. Finally, we need to fund mental health and drug counseling initiatives that target the emotional and addiction-related concerns that often drive criminal activity. I will advocate for strong transitional programs for those leaving incarceration, stabilization facilities at health care centers for individuals overcoming drug dependency, and support services for children who exiting the foster care system. Learn more
I will champion legislation to increase funding for public schools, raise teacher pay, and lower class sizes, I will also support efforts to repair deteriorating facilities and replace standardized testing with authentic assessment that aligns with real-world problem-solving. Learn more
I will sponsor proposals to give additional resources to special education classes, so that our most vulnerable keiki have the tools they need to succeed. And I will advocate for measures that will provide a free college education to all, placing a higher education within everyone's grasp. Learn more
To combat climate change, we must grow green jobs by investing heavily in renewable energy. We should hasten our transition to a clean economy by requiring new buildings to meet green standards and providing incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles. I will also support efforts to begin a managed retreat from our shorelines in areas that will be significantly impacted by sea level rise. Finally, I will advocate for green fees and a carbon tax to generate the revenue needed to decarbonize our economy and preserve our 'āina. Learn more
I will make affordable healthcare a priority for our community. Our kupuna should not be burdened by the cost of essential medical treatments. I will support efforts to exempt medical services from the general excise tax. Learn more
I will champion proposals to reduce out-of-pocket health care costs, improve our state's health insurance assistance program, expand access to telehealth services, and boost preventive and mental health programs for seniors. Learn more
We must increase the supply of affordable housing for kupuna and expand access to rental assistance for senior citizens. I will also fight to fund essential elder services, like the Kupuna Caregivers program, that provide invaluable financial help for home-baed senior care. Learn more
I believe that we should invest in repairing our roadways, so that commuters can feel confident behind the wheel. I also support building rail to Ala Moana, while increasing fiscal oversight to ensure that every dollar is accounted for. I support expanding zipper lane access during rush hour commutes. To advance Hawai'i's clean transportation goals, we should build more charging stations for electric vehicles and require all new developments to reserve a higher percentage of parking stalls for EVs. Finally, as transportation continues to evolve, Hawaiʻi should get ahead of the curve by designing the infrastructure and regulations needed to accommodate driverless cars and air taxis, which are already being deployed in big cities. Learn more
We need to explore new technologies that could help us identify illegal fireworks in shipping containers. We should also partner with dock workers to ensure that adequate staffing is available for fireworks inspections. Learn more
We can also make it easier for law enforcement to enforce fireworks regulations by allowing them to write citations for offenders, rather than having to perform full investigations for every complaint. Learn more
I support creating a living wage of at least 18/hour and linking future increases to the consumer price index, so that everyone can afford to meet their basic needs. Learn more
I will also work to establish paid sick and family leave programs that allow workers to care for newborns, aging kupuna, and themselves without sacrificing their financial well-being. Finally, I will fight for truly affordable housing and tax fairness to prevent future generations from being priced out of paradise. Learn more
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