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Preserving agriculture is a vital step toward diversifying our economy.  We must strengthen Hawaii’s agricultural industry to promote food independence and instill in our students a deep respect for the land as one of our most cherished resources. While we may never rival mainland states in food  production, we can focus on cultivating crops and raising livestock that thrive in Hawaii’s unique climate and conditions.  By investing in these areas, we not only build on our natu

Our local families often open their homes to young families and kūpuna who cannot afford to live independently—a reflection of our strong community values, but also a source of strain on even the closest family bonds. In my own household, three generations live together under one roof: my mother, my wife and I, our young son James, and soon my older son and his family. To ease this burden, we need to increase the availability of affordable housing in Honolulu’s urban core. Ex

I understand that education takes place both in the classroom and at home. Our local families make tremendous sacrifices to ensure their children succeed, and we owe it to them to provide every opportunity for our keiki to thrive. It is essential that we support our educators by reducing class sizes, strengthening teacher training programs, offering incentives to retain quality teachers, and expanding access to early childhood education. Education must go beyond standardized

For years Big Money and Pay-To-Play has been eroding the foundation of democracy in Hawaiian politics. Representatives who accept large contributions to win their seats are then beholden to the interests of these large donors and not the working families they largely represent. This is why I’m only accepting small individual and union donations so that I can represent the interests of working families and not be a puppet to large donors. It is my promise to put your voice fir