“Trust must be earned, integrity must be demonstrated, and beneficiaries deserve nothing less.”

“Tension between trustees and administrators is longstanding, but it can be repaired.”

“While I believe OHA should be doing more for housing of Native Hawaiians, it is not OHA’s responsibility to help fund DHHL.”

“We uplift people by supporting small farms, restoring streams, strengthening local food systems, and giving workers paid training that builds long‑term skills.”

“I support investments that create housing, education, workforce development, and Native Hawaiian-owned businesses.”

“Executive sessions should be used sparingly. When we close those doors without cause, we lose the very people we are here to serve.”

“We must protect sacred sites, restore cultural landscapes, and prepare for sustainable use upon the return of those lands.”

“We can honor our culture while ensuring beneficiaries can afford to remain home in Hawaii.”

“The military should pay fair market rent for the use of these lands, and I do not support the continued use of live explosives on them.”

A legal battle among the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees has spilled out of court and into the public eye.