Vicky Cayetano

Vicky Cayetano is a longtime businesswoman, philanthropist, former First Lady and recent gubernatorial candidate. She is active in the community, advocating for small businesses, animal welfare, supporting the arts and other aspects of our community. Opinions are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat's views.
Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii’s New Leaders Must Match Optimism With Action Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii’s New Leaders Must Match Optimism With Action

With the advantage of a $2.3 billion surplus, the new governor and lawmakers need to follow through on promises made on the campaign trail.

Vicky Cayetano: All I Want For Christmas Is For People To Be Responsible Pet Owners Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Vicky Cayetano: All I Want For Christmas Is For People To Be Responsible Pet Owners

Please resist the urge to give a puppy as a Christmas gift without understanding the pitfalls and consequences.

Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii’s Nonprofits Need To Make Tough Choices To Survive Hawaii News Now

Vicky Cayetano: Hawaii’s Nonprofits Need To Make Tough Choices To Survive

A nonprofit label means an organization is tax-exempt but doesn鈥檛 mean that it can afford to operate at less-than-optimal efficiencies.

Vicky Cayetano: We’ve Got To Stop Taking Nonprofits For Granted Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Vicky Cayetano: We’ve Got To Stop Taking Nonprofits For Granted

The Legislature and government agencies need to find ways to help the nonprofits that are so vital in helping our communities.

Vicky Cayetano: This Election Is About What We Have To Lose Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vicky Cayetano: This Election Is About What We Have To Lose

Tuesday’s election isn’t only about who wins. There’s a lot we could lose.

 

Vicky Cayetano: What I Learned In My Run For Governor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vicky Cayetano: What I Learned In My Run For Governor

Campaigns should bring people together, to raise issues that impact our lives and to attract the next generation of leaders to the important work of public service.

Vicky Cayetano, Governor: My Promise To Shift Hawaii To A Family-Focused Economy Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Vicky Cayetano, Governor: My Promise To Shift Hawaii To A Family-Focused Economy

It includes addressing the lack of affordable housing and over-reliance on tourism.