ACTION.
Not just talk.
ISSUES AND ACTIONS
💰 Income Tax Relief:
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Approved the largest income tax cut in Hawaiʻi’s history.
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Example: A family of four with a household income of $90,000 will save $20,000 in taxes over seven years.
⚕️ GET Relief for Medical Professionals:
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Exempted doctors and medical professionals treating Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare patients from the GET.
🚦 Road Safety Initiatives:
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Implemented speed humps, raised crosswalks, and red-light cameras around McKinley High School.
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Sponsored legislation creating a felony offense for repeat unlicensed drivers.
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Ensured the transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibilities of roads in Kaka‘ako from private claims to public control.
🏠 Homelessness:
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Worked with local authorities to treat, divert, and house homeless individuals.
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Opened a new triage center in Iwilei for mental health and medical treatment, funded by the state.
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Increased funding for nonprofit organizations serving the homeless population.
🏛️ Government Reforms:
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Established an independent commission to improve ethics laws following corruption scandals.
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Implemented 22 out of 31 recommendations from the Foley Commission to enhance ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws.
🔎 Transparency and Accountability:
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Advocated for banning campaign contributions from lobbyists during legislative sessions.
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Supports cultural considerations in the application of the Sunshine Law.
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Promoted virtual public hearings and strengthened legislative procedures post-pandemic.
✈️ Economic Diversification:
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Encourages improvements in tourism management and the state’s business environment.
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Supports assessments of visitor impact and state efforts to attract stable business investments.
👩🏻🏫 Support for Middle-Class and Working Families:
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Focused on reducing cost of living through tax cuts and housing reforms.
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Passed legislation to address zoning backlogs, enabling more residential development.
🚨 Legislative Priorities:
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Ensuring continuous improvement in ethics and transparency within the government.
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Providing significant tax relief and economic support to residents.
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Addressing critical infrastructure and public safety needs.
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Continuing efforts to diversify Hawaii’s economy and reduce dependency on tourism.
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Supporting housing policies to alleviate the cost of living and prevent population decline.