“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.”

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.