Currently holds the office of Hawaii House of Representatives - District 49 until November 3, 2026.
Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives - District 49 in 2024 Hawaii General Election.
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Get StartedStrengthening agriculture is an important step to diversifying our economy. We need to grow our agricultural industry to promote food independence and instill in students a love for the land as a cherished resource. While we will never grow more wheat than Kansas, we can focus on crops and animals that Hawaii has a competitive advantage in growing due to our isolation, like SPF shrimp and certain kinds of seed crops. These industries will also help us achieve food security for times of crisis. Learn more
It is crucial that we work hard to support educators in the classroom by creating smaller class sizes, strengthening teacher training programs, giving teachers incentives to remain in the classroom, and preparing students with early childhood education programs. We need to educate beyond standardized tests, giving students skills they need to succeed in the working world. In addition to a traditional curriculum, schools should be able to offer students practical, hands-on training for future industry jobs by partnering with those industries and unions. Learn more
We must also support extracurricular activities that allow children to find and explore their passions - that give them a reason to run to school instead of running home. Learn more
We need more affordable housing units in Honolulu's urban core for working families, which will drive down housing prices across the island so that everyone can have a place to call their own. Learn more
Many of our seniors can continue to live independently with assistance from family, avoiding years at costly care homes. We need better training for those supporting seniors through this challenging time, and affordable home services and subsidies to help families already sacrificing to care for their loved ones. Learn more
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