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Paele Kiakona
Paele Kiakona聽is a community advocate with Lahaina Strong and an environmentalist from Lahaina. Growing up on Maui, he has been deeply connected to the land and sea and passionate about preserving Hawaii鈥檚 natural and cultural heritage. Kiakona is also president of the Save Honolua Coalition, where he focuses on ensuring Hawaii鈥檚 unique ecosystems are protected for future generations.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
What A Lahaina Advocate Learned At The Legislature This Year
The system is set up so that interpersonal politics can sink even the best ideas. Major government reform is needed.