Currently holds the office of Hawaii House of Representatives - District 16 until November 3, 2026.
Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 16 in 2024 Hawaii General Election.
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Get StartedPrevent economically segregated communities by ensuring that every new development contains a mixture of housing types for all levels of income. Learn more
We must recognize the danger of inequality and make it possible for every child born on Kauaʻi to get a great education and find a good job that allows them to buy a home and support their family. Ensuring that every family has access to education and housing is not only a moral necessity, but it also results in a long term increase in the tax base-- which helps ensure the fiscal stability of our county and state governments. Learn more
Ensure that all children have access to high quality education and child-care. Learn more
100% renewable electricity by 2045 (in alignment with current State policy). Learn more
80% reduction in islandwide emissions by 2050 (in alignment with the Kauaʻi General Plan). Learn more
100% vehicle electrification by 2045 (in alignment with current Kauaʻi County policy). Learn more
Recycle or compost 70% of our waste by 2023 (in alignment with current Kauaʻi County policy) by ensuring adequate funding for a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the new landfill. Learn more
Climate change and rising sea levels are an existential threat to our island. We need to get to zero carbon emissions by the second half of this century and we need to begin rapidly reducing emissions now. The good news is that we can achieve many of our climate goals by taking measures that improve the quality of life for Kauaʻi residents. Learn more
We can increase the supply of homes while minimizing traffic and preserving the character of our island. Learn more
We also need to continue building government subsidized housing projects and continue with the county's current crackdown on illegal vacation rentals. Learn more
Ensure that Kauaʻi families can afford a home on Kauaʻi. Learn more
Increase housing options for low and middle income families - including ʻohana houses, ADUs, duplexes, and apartments. Learn more
Reduce the amount of time people spend in traffic. Learn more
Build livable, walkable, and affordable communities by allowing more people to live in our town cores while slowing the pace of development on agricultural land. Learn more
Rebuild and maintain roadway infrastructure to the highest standard, with a goal of zero annual traffic fatalities. Learn more
The best way to reduce the amount of time we spend driving is to increase housing options so that people can choose to live in a place where they don't have to spend their lives in traffic. Learn more
Provide convenient, safe multi-modal transport options including walking, cycling, and public transit. Learn more
Ensure progressive taxation so that low income families don't bear the greatest burden. Learn more
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