Holding town halls :)

Accurate depiction of what happened yesterday

The state is expediting hiring in the wake of the recent federal job cuts. Governor Josh Greenʻs initiative fast-tracks the employment process so that qualified candidates can receive a conditional job offer in 14 days. For more information please visit:  dhrd.hawaii.gov/OHHI

The House Tourism Committee made a site visit to the Waikiki Business Improvement District to learn about their work in balancing business, tourism, and residents. The visit included a tour of Waikiki.

I’m fired up

Nevermind

When we fight…

2024 was quite a year. There were wins and losses, triumphs and heartbreaks, progress and setbacks, but more importantly, there was growth. Cheers to more growth in 2025 for all of us. I wish you all a fulfilling new year.

Merry Christmas from our Ohana to yours. 🎄

I am deeply honored to serve as Chair of the Tourism Committee in the Hawai’i State House of Representatives.

It was a pleasure to greet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te as he visits Hawaiʻi. We presented two flags that were flown over the State Capitol in his honor. Taiwan and Hawaiʻi shares strong ties in culture, economics, and education. May both our democracies continue to flourish.

I asked ChatGPT to create an image of my life.

Recognizing talent is important as it inspires others to pursue their passions. Today, I recognized Chef Meghan Ellis, the first Hawaiʻi resident and Native Hawaiian to compete on Hell’s Kitchen Head Chefs Only. Congratulations, and we are so proud of you.

If we could stop appointing people just on the basis that they were on TV…

I would follow his votes and speeches on the floor. He voted against basic things like housing for seniors and on a bill regarding restorative justice he call it “critical race theory which is racism against white people”

The time to organize starts now. In the upcoming years there will be many opportunities to volunteer for causes and candidates that have your interest in mind.