“We need to be increasing water stations, as well as putting a cap on how much water delivery companies can increase their prices during water emergency situations.”

“The increase in homeless people is exhausting our first responders, community resources and business owners.”

“Residents care about clean water and environmental protection, but many are struggling with the cost of living and cannot afford a cesspool conversion that may cost tens of thousands of dollars.”

The Honuaʻula project was delayed for years by a Big Island affordable housing scandal and then by a dispute with a neighboring land owner.

After a legal settlement, Hawaiʻi County agreed to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant beginning in March. Now the project is four months overdue and the county could face a hefty fine.

The incumbent House representative has two opponents.

“You can’t legislate righteousness you have to vote it in, and currently people don’t even trust that system.”

“Investments in priorities like childcare, family leave and school transportation should be considered in terms of their overall benefit, not just short-term costs.”

“In our district the most pressing threat is eruptions from Kīlauea. We need alternate routes, emergency plans and shelters for our growing population.”

A new policy puts Hawaiʻi on par with other states.