“Any way we can give more power to people instead of self-serving career politicians is a high priority for me.”

“Continued bickering and playing politics will only leave us stagnant and cause continued stress on our residents.”

“I believe the Legislature could benefit from a larger representation of business voices to showcase how government and businesses need to co-exist.”

“As a deputy public defender, I am intimately familiar with police and the criminal justice system.”

“Let police focus on fighting crime. Police should not be charged with managing problems like mentally illness and homelessness, unless an individual is violent.”

“Our isolated location means we’ll never be a manufacturing hub, but we can compete online.”

“Growing up in Kailua gave me a strong appreciation for the authenticity of a small local town.”

“We need to help individuals build wealth so they can thrive in Hawaii, not merely survive.”

​”As a long-time educator, I am committed to fully funding our education system.”