“A stronger partnership with community and law enforcement will help to counter the supply and  demands of drug infiltration.”

“I am proposing a Department of Agriculture for Maui County.”

“I would have not voted for a staff salary increase. It was inappropriate while a large part of our community remains unemployed.”

“I will promote the elimination of cash bail for non-violent offenders and only seek cash bail where the defendant truly poses a threat to our community or is a serious flight risk.”

“By reforming the way government operates and building trust with the community, I believe that we can emerge stronger and more resilient.”

“Before us is a rare opportunity to redesign and retool our economy as a whole.”

“The big idea I have for Hawaii is to pursue ‘voluntourism’ through a public-private partnership.”

“With our vast lands, energy sources, educational institutions and political will, Hawaii County has an array of possible economic industries.”

“We need to work to get fully publicly funded elections and establish term limits to help end career politician dominance at the state level.”