

As we are recovering from the impacts, we must take this opportunity to re-evaluate and make reasonable and innovative changes in strengthening our economy by supporting other industries. The previous years of Covid-19 were a major stress test on our reliance on tourism. What, if anything, should be done differently about tourism and the economy? Many people have talked about diversifying the local economy for many years now, and yet Hawaii is still heavily reliant on tourism. There is still more to do, like getting $25 million for a new sixth-grade building for ‘Ilima Intermediate and the $30 million to expand Fort Weaver Road south of Foodland where it bottlenecks every day.Ģ. We need elected officials with bold plans like the ones I have fulfilled for our community. We have also secured the funding for a new athletics stadium and girls title IX facilities for Campbell. This last term, I fulfilled the promise to get the funding for a brand new mega-high school ($355 million) for Ewa Beach to alleviate the overcrowding at Campbell. I helped secure the $100 million to provide air conditioning for the schools in my first term and worked to get new buildings, elementary and middle schools, better athletics facilities (especially Title IX facilities), a 21st century science building, new portables, and the beginning of an athletics master plan for the Campbell High School complex in my second term. With room to address only one issue (on my website I address more), I’ve kept every promise regarding our schools, bringing $500 million and putting all of my effort to ensuring our state addresses Ewa’s needs. Overcrowded schools and traffic have long been the greatest issues. What is the biggest issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?


State representative, District 41, 2014-20-present vice-president, Sons of the American Revolution (Hawaii Chapter) vice-chair, Sierra Club (Oahu Group) and lifetime member Ewa Neighborhood Board member Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization member co-chair, Platform Committee, Democratic Party of Hawaii, 2016 member, Navy League of the United States of America block captain, Neighborhood Security Watch, KaMakana at Hoakalei parent member, School Community Council at child’s public school den leader, Cub Scouts Pack 167, Boy Scouts of America.ġ.
