Accomplishments

In the last four years, there have been many obstacles, but I continue to work for what is best for our district and our island.

I have accomplished or supported the following:

Tax and Budget

• Voted against a property tax increase.
• Supported 3% cap on property tax increases.
• Supported furloughs rather than layoffs for County employees.
• Voted against a 22% salary increase for Council members.

Safety

• Initiated legislation for a Captain Cook Police station for better police protection.
• Opposed building in flood-prone areas.
• Supported safer road improvements such as the repairs at Napoopoo junction.
• Supported upgrading the flood plain code.

Health and Welfare

• Supported opening Mamalahoa Bypass road both ways for 12 hours per day.
• Supported banning GMO taro and coffee on our island.
• Provided contingency funds toward West Hawaiʻi Community Health Center- Keiki Clinic.
• Provided contingency funds toward mobile dental services.
• Provided contingency funds to improve West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery (12 flag poles).
• Worked with coalition to bring Ohio 178th National Guard Medical Group to provide free medical and dental services.

Open and Better Government

• Supported strengthening ethics codes.
• Introduced vote by mail resolution to the State.
• Initiated multiple Charter amendments to go before the voters.
• Initiated Charter amendment for funding the office of the independent auditor.
• Supported a separate Planning Commission for West Hawaiʻi.