“Upcountry speed-hump boom needs a full audit: who requested them, what data justified them, how contracts were awarded, what they cost and who profited.”

“Bill 9 was passed with good intentions, but the process was rushed and created uncertainty for families, homeowners and workers.”

“Our people have been learning through observation for generations. Now climate change is accelerating and we need to keep up.”

“I would expand the number of affordable homes by funding the expansion of local housing community land trusts.”

“I would push for unused state and county land to be leased out at a small cost for residents and or local farmers to grow vegetables and miscellaneous crops.”

“I will advocate for upgrading aging infrastructure to prevent waste, protecting our natural watersheds, and ensuring transparent, accountable resource management.”

“Enforce illegal camping ordinances, launch a Return-to-Home program for out-of-state individuals, and fast-track permitting for local housing projects.”

“I will champion the construction of a county-supported manufacturing and processing plant for Maui-raised beef and produce.”

“I’d support our county negotiating the purchase of the buildings that can be more easily repaired and then offered to local families at affordable rates.”

“I would love to see the industry pivot and market to other island nations and the Hawaiʻi diaspora to capture more tourists that we share values with.”