Experience Matters.
I've lived in Kohala for more than 26 years and I know how important it is for the community to work together. The reason I am running for re-election is to continue to effectuate change by drawing on my leadership experience. At the Hawai'i State Legislature I rose to the position of Majority Leader. Governor Josh Green and Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, US Senator Brian Schatz, and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda served with me during my years serving as State Representative. I know how to build consensus, work together with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses to get results.
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Education & Legislative Experience
Cindy holds a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration and has volunteered over the past 26 years on a multitude of community projects and served as a board member and trustee for several local non-profit organizations. Additionally, she and her husband Rick are supporting locally grown agriculture.
Legislatively, she has served as: House Majority Leader; House Majority Floor Leader; Chair, Committee on Land & Water; Chair, Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs; Chair, Committee on Business & Economic Development; Vice-Chair, Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection; Member, Finance Committee and its subcommittee to address unfunded liability of the Hawai’i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
Locally, she has served as: Trustee of the Historic Hawai'i Foundation; Board member of Mental Health Kokua, President of the Waikoloa Village Outdoor Circle with past and prior association with the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Waikoloa Lions, Daughters of Hawai’i, and Girl Scouts of America. She currently volunteers on initiatives focused on prevention of domestic violence.
Our Future
During the last two years all of us were impacted by rules and restrictions and the isolation for many was financially and emotionally devastating. Now what? We are in the midst of change brought about by new technologies, rising cost of living, shortage of housing options, climate impacts, and inadequate infrastructure. Collective wisdom to find solutions will create job opportunities, small businesses, a thriving economy, and hope for our children. We can do this "FORWARD, TOGETHER".
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State Funding Recognitions
Cindy helped raise funding for state infrastructure while serving in the Hawai'i State Legislature from 2002-2018
LOCAL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOLS
New and remodeled classroom buildings to benefit Waimea Middle School, Kealakehe Middle School, Kohala High School, Kohala Middle School, Waikoloa Middle & Elementary School, Kealakehe High School, West Hawai’i Exploration Academy, Kanu o ka 'Aina Charter School, Innovations Charter School, West Hawai’i Explorations Academy.
STATE ROADS
Improved intersection at Kawaihae Road and Queen Ka’ahumanu, guardrails and widening of highway through Pu’uhanahulu, Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway expansion, intersections at Waikoloa Road and Hina Lani, repairs to Kohala state roads and bridges, and paving and widening of Mamalahoa Highway from Kona to Waimea.
HARBORS
Buildout/Improvements of North and South Kawaihae Recreational Boat Harbors and Honokohau Harbor
HIGHER EDUCATION
Construction of Hawai'i Community College-Palamanui Campus
NATURAL ENERGY
Additional Infrastructure at Natural Energy Laboratory
KONA AIRPORT
Renovation and expansion of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport
HAPUNA & PUAKO
Upgrades to Hapuna Beach State Park, and Puako Boat Ramp
KOHALA HOSPITALS
New Emergency Rooms at Kohala Hospital and North Hawai’i Community Hospital
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As your representative on the Council, I will never accept that it can't be done or be done better. I will always remember your story is unique and is valuable in understanding how government impacts your life. Transparency and community engagement are important to making a more informed decision.