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Jennifer Kagiwada

Jennifer Kagiwada is a member of the Hawaiʻi County Council representing District 2 (Portions of South Hilo — Downtown Hilo, Bayfront, Wailoa, Portion of Waiākea Houselots, University Heights, Komohana Gardens, Portion of Waiākea Uka, Lanakila, Mohouli, Ainako, Kaumana, Pi'ihonua, Wailuku, Waiānuenue).
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Big Island Should Strengthen Its Homelessness And Housing Fund Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Big Island Should Strengthen Its Homelessness And Housing Fund

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Data shows that two households became homeless for every one that was moved into permanent housing last year.

Passing Free School Meals Would Uplift Vulnerable Keiki Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Passing Free School Meals Would Uplift Vulnerable Keiki

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The Legislature can appropriate funding by passing Senate Bill 1300, which would extend free school meals to children from ALICE households.