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“The most pressing issue we face is traffic. I don’t think people fully appreciate the scope and scale of this problem for Leeward residents. It is more than just an inconvenience.”

“In a vibrant democracy where all ideas are openly and properly vetted, the best and most viable ideas should always rise to the top. This often includes opportunities for the general public to educate elected officials.”

“I’m confident I bring both the heart and mind needed to successfully manage change in my district, that’s what it’s all about for me.”

“We need to invest in our social safety net, expanding low-income tax and food credits and provide services for mental health and substance abuse treatment.”

“One-party control only means that the ‘other’ party needs to field better candidates so that the public is given a true choice during elections.”

“What we have with illegal temporary vacation rentals is the worst of both worlds — no enforcement, no revenues gained. We want to make it more cost-effective for people to rent their spare rooms to residents than tourists.”

“We need to provide the Legislature with a plan and options on how to create short and long-term housing, provide alternative locations for displaced agricultural businesses, and consider economic options for rebuilding the district.”

“Puna had incredible needs even before lava started flowing – more police officers, a medical center, higher education, jobs closer to home, kupuna care. Recent volcanic activity has forever changed our community.”

“A statewide citizens initiative process would promote dialogue and allow the people to act in the public interest when the Legislature cannot take action or muster the votes.”

“I support reform in areas like sexual harassment policies, lobbyist regulations and fundraising during session. I also support televising and archiving all hearings.”