“Providing crucial tax relief to working families, increasing local jobs and creating stable economic conditions for individuals and families are some of my primary concerns.”

“Affordable housing near transit hubs not only addresses housing shortages but also promotes sustainable urban development.”

“It is a shame that our workforce, many of which are parents, sometimes need to sit in two to four hours of traffic a day in order to work just to put food on the table.”

“I am grateful that I have both the city and state working with me to reduce crime in my district.”

“We wouldn’t treat stray dogs as badly as we treat the homeless.”

“Managing the balance between benefiting from tourism and preserving the island’s natural and cultural resources is crucial.”

“I think it is important for the federal and state government to assist Hawaii County residents in transitioning to septic systems.”

“Investing in infrastructure, the bones of our community, is crucial and will stimulate job creation.”

“Study after study has reported that bureaucratic red tape is the biggest hurdle to building more housing in our county and state.”

“I know the physical consequences of corruption in my bones and it is my life work to stand against it.”