“I’ll be focusing on state policies that help us address invasive species, acquire lands for preservation and agriculture and grow more of our food.”

“We need to stop paying lip service to schools, and actually give meaningful authority to school-level budgeting and curriculum decision making.”

“Lifting the basic living wage per hour … is overdue and we need to lead by actions that show commitment to the welfare of all within our county.”

“For 26 years in elected office, I have helped provide over 1,500 affordable homes on Kauai.”

“Reduce pay and benefits of elected officials so they feel the burden of a high cost of living like everyone else.”

On the state level, it is unacceptable that Hawaii does not allow initiatives to be placed on the ballot.”

“Hawaii County needs visionaries with courage, commitment and a willingness to accept responsibility to confront difficult issues.” 

“The taxes associated with the Jones Act inflate our cost of living, and exacerbate other key issues like homelessness and unemployment.”

“Keep the Hawaiians in the loop of all things that involve the Hawaiians and OHA.”