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“I wholeheartedly support authorizing the Legislature to tax investment properties to increase public education funding, a political fight that I was proud to be engaged in as secretary-treasurer of HSTA.”

“The most pressing issue in District 46 is the survivability of the Wahiawa General Hospital.”

The Hawaii senator’s stand on a Supreme Court nominee accused of sexual assault is reminiscent of what Congresswoman Patsy Mink did in 1991.

Good things happened when we did this in 1968 and 1978. Forty years later, it’s time for another gathering.

“Representing the only true canoe district is not easy … we struggle for the services that people in urban districts don’t need to worry about.”

“It is horrendous the huge amount of money necessary to stand for elective office, and the influence it has after one is elected.”

Look to the past for an idea of the future for education.

“Legislation enacted by the 2018 Legislature has laid the groundwork for addressing the effects of climate change. However, many of the actions that need to be taken are at the county level.”

“Our teachers need to be justly compensated so we can attract more teachers that will remain here, attract teachers that know and will make a difference in the lives of our future generations.”

“I will continue to support the immediate transitioning of homeless people into shelters that provide wrap-around services, innovative approaches like hygiene centers, and efforts to increase the housing inventory at all price points.”