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“All too often the community engagement is just a formality with no real outreach and all the listening is done with ears that cannot hear.”

“There needs to be a strategic plan that ensures that there is adequate housing close to the job and work centers to reduce commuting.”

“We need to look for new ways to get people excited about politics.”

“As a melting pot, Hawaii’s multiracial setup breeds discrimination and racism that makes them very important issues.”

“Rather than jeopardize the lives and property of law-abiding citizens I favor building new larger modern jails and prisons as soon as economically feasible.”

“Waste, corruption and nepotism are crippling the state and disenfranchising everyday people, while benefiting our social-political elite.”

“We need to address not only the immediate issues, but more importantly, take action to ensure that our hardworking families are not faced with becoming homeless themselves.”

“There is an urgent need for more agricultural parks to create food security. That is my first priority.”

The former legislator and Honolulu City Councilman represented parts of Pearl City, Waimalu, Aiea and Halawa.

“I have long believed that Hawaii should not be a ‘value’ destination intended to attract as many visitors as possible.”