“There should be a noise ordinance for STR’s in residential neighborhoods.”

Five Democrats are on the primary election ballot to represent urban and industrial Honolulu neighborhoods.

“The Legislature should focus on improving the quality of debate and public review rather than limiting the number of bills introduced.”

“Wildfire experts, scientists and HIEMA administrators continue to request better preparedness measures, and every year we fall short.”

“We need to diversify our economy by supporting local agriculture, strengthening small businesses and investing in skilled trades, STEM, and renewable energy.”

“In our district, new housing has to be built over sewer and flood infrastructure laid before statehood, so builders have to fix what’s beneath, and that cost gets passed to us in higher rents.”

“I would introduce a bill to create the Chinatown Community Action Center which will serve as a resource for positive urban change.”

House member for East Honolulu district is making a move on the incumbent senator for the same area.

“Rather than a blanket mandate, I believe fiscal analysis should be done by request for specific measures that require them.”

“I believe the Legislature needs a civic culture in which members support civic norms in the legislative process.”