“Our community has experienced significant population growth while much of the infrastructure has not kept pace.”

“There is so much Hawaiʻi County would need to do, but the problem I see is how Hawaiʻi County will pay for it.”

“We live on an island of lava, hurricanes, tsunamis and pandemics, so disaster planning can’t be something we dust off after an event.”

“Given our limited land and water resources, we should encourage new housing developments to address local housing needs, not prioritize investment properties.”

“Hawaiʻi Island needs reliable energy sources, and after years of investment and review, projects should be evaluated based on objective standards and compliance with the law.”

“To tackle our cesspool issue, I would first tie a mandatory upgrade to building permits for major renovations or additions, avoiding burdens on other homeowners.”

“Term limits would discourage career politicians who might be more interested in keeping their jobs, than in doing their jobs.”

“Every bill should be judged by whether it makes life more affordable for Hawaiʻi’s people.”

“As a physician, I believe in evidence-based decision-making, and public policy should be no different.”

“I believe the caregiver tax credit should have passed this session.”