As I talk with those from across our islands, I fear that the solutions we need are not keeping up with the growing struggles our families face. The rising cost of living and housing, difficulty of finding a good job, and want for a safe and resilient community are pressing our families from all sides. The challenges our people currently face require leadership that will bring people together, lean completely into hard work, and prioritize people over politics.​ Our work is not complete until all of our community's needs are met, and my driving passion is improving the quality of life for you and your family.

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I am humbled to currently serve on the Honolulu City Council, representing portions of Waipahu and Mililani; all of Wahiawā, the North Shore and Koʻolauloa; and portions of Koʻolaupoko. Each of our communities has unique needs, with solutions often found in the generational knowledge of each community's people. Our communities are also woven together by shared values and challenges that ring true from rural to urban and everywhere in between. As our district was particularly devastated during the Kona Low storms, working amidst and side by side with our residents gave me a deeper understanding of how government should work; we must always begin by asking our residents directly what they need. They know what they are experiencing, they know what they need, and we must be ready to listen and serve. Moreover, the safety of our people is our most sacred kuleana. My experiences have given me an appreciation for every community, and I have a deepened commitment to community-driven leadership that elevates the voices of those I serve.