“Trust must be earned, integrity must be demonstrated, and beneficiaries deserve nothing less.”

“Tension between trustees and administrators is longstanding, but it can be repaired.”

“While I believe OHA should be doing more for housing of Native Hawaiians, it is not OHA’s responsibility to help fund DHHL.”

Big Island’s second-largest population center is facing a range of major challenges.

The Hawaiʻi County seat is heavily rural with a unique set of challenges.

“No community should be dependent on a single road during an emergency.”

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

“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.”