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Community holiday parades in full swing. Come join all the merrymakers at tonight’s Kaimuki Holiday Parade with

Heads up also for all those travelling East that this annual holiday event will be making its way along Waialae Ave at 6pm.

So wonderful to meet up with some fellow Region 2 at Farmers’ Market this past Wednesday. It was reminiscent of another meeting of Democrats 8 years ago on the very same day. Always good memories & a time to build community & friendships. Join us at our next meet up on Dec. 13, 6 pm at the Blaisdell Farmers’ Market!

O‘ahu County Democratic Party 2023 eConvention is in the books. After hours of committee work by dedicated from across the island, we accomplished much together on the County Democrats platform, rules & resolutions.

Connecting with Dems in Region 2 and to discuss upcoming plans, celebrating the surprise award presented to County Chair Lorna Strand, snacking on mochi during our Convention proceedings, & even our post-Convention meeting with the Oahu County Executive Committee were just some of the highlights of this productive day.

Democracy is always a work in progress. So grateful to be doing this work with all of our O‘ahu County Democratic Party

Great to join this mighty crew of on this through . Always great to connect with like-minded folks dedicated to & for all!

On this of celebration, the call to service is real! If you are a junior, learn more about Hawaii Girls State summer leadership program. Applications are due March 15, 2023.

Such a beautiful day to be out on the water with Koa Kai Canoe Club Hawaii on this first “regular” Sunday of 2023.

It was a larger crew than usual especially with the holiday season winding down. Some would say it is likely due to new year’s resolutions.

I’ll share some of my 2023 resolutions in due course, but I wanted to share today & some of the past years’ photos because my return to paddling after 2 decades was really more about working on needed lifestyle changes.

We didn’t know it at the time, but about mid-pandemic in June 2021, I found myself at Magic Island & Ala Moana Beach Park walking with my family. We ran into a small crew of folks, including Coach Paul & Lisa, working on some Koa Kai Canoe Club Hawaii canoes. I had last paddled with over 20 years ago while I was a 1st year law student, before marriage & the growth of our family. I have always wanted to get back to the ocean but life interrupted.

Koa Kai Canoe Club Hawaii and all the good folks there opened their arms & welcomed new & old paddlers like me into the fold over the last year & a half. I even got to introduce my oldest daughter to a whole different world I love so much. Paddling is a sport like no other - the connections with nature, ocean, & teammates are gifts I cherish every time I get into the water.

In this new year, I wish you the joy of finding those meaningful connections I have rediscovered in the last year. Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou! May your 2023 be full of blessings, laughter & joy!

Happy Lights in .

Here’s a few fun photos from this year’s East Manoa Lions Club Christmas Parade. It was fun to connect up with & join in community fun. Mahalo to HD22 Dems Elton, Dave & of course Andrew who help lead Oahu Democrats. Of course shout out to .strand.5 & Davy. Davy is the master of parades, especially with his Christmas tree hat!!!

Still looking for a Christmas tree? Trees on SALE at the corner of Punahou & Beretania on the iconic grounds of

This sale is an annual Christmas Tree fundraiser for & their mission in providing critical substance abuse & addiction treatment in our communities.

Trees come in all sizes with some especially cute little trees. Stop by to see Kyler & the staff of to get a deal & support a good cause during this season.

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People & pets make all the difference in a community parade. What a festive & merry time at this year’s Parade alongside Bert Kobayashi, .strand.5 &

Getting into the spirit. Community parade season is back! Come join me tomorrow at the Parade as I walk with my colleagues Rep. & Bert Kobayashi & . We’ll be marching along Waialae Avenue from St. Louis School to Koko Head Avenue.

Then mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 10 for the Parade where I’ll be joining in the festivities with & .

As Mauna Loa continues to erupt on Hawaii island, I wanted to share this photo from family living there. It truly is amazing to see what Madame Pele is capable of & the raw beauty & power of the place in which we live.

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ALOHA from to . Election results here in Hawaii & much of the country are virtually done, but not in Georgia. I spent part of my weekend with amazing Democrats across the State writing postcards to Georgia voters in support of Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock - We need to help re-elect him to the United States Senate where he can continue to fight for families in Georgia & throughout our great nation!

So proud to be part of this hardworking grassroots team of the Democratic Party of Hawaii & O‘ahu County Democratic Party

Sharing this story from last month as it highlights the work that needs to be done with passage of any law. SB2821 passed last session and was enacted into law as Act 113 to address period poverty by ensuring the provision of menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public school campuses. Mahalo to community advocates like Nikki-Ann Yee who continue to work towards the law's implementation, and also to the DOE administrators, teachers, and especially students who are working to make sure law becomes reality.

Menstrual product distribution still uneven in Hawaii schools While talking about “period products” can make some people squirm, at Ilima Intermediate School it’s not uncommon for a student to march into teacher Sarah Milianta-Laffin’s classroom, grab a sanitary pad from the “Menstruation Station” cart near the door and declare out loud, “Miss, I...

Sharing this of in the community as 2022 lies ahead of us. Have a blessed Sunday!

Despite concerns about possible rain showers, Family Fun Day at Old Stadium Park was another success. Great to catch up with friends & community members AJ, Wes, Garrett, & Nadine. So many great community organizations there too from Community Center & even the Association.

Lots going on in the community today on this beautiful Saturday morning! If you’re looking for some family fun, come check out the 4Ms ( ) Family Fun Day at Old Stadium Park from 9-11 am.



Sat. 11/19: will be hosting a fun day! From 9-11 am stop by Old Stadium Park for games and activities for all ages. There will also be an on-site so be sure to bring non-perishable items to donate. Look forward to seeing you there!

One more photo. As eyes remain on national news for the outcome on voting results that will shape the next two years for the U.S. House of Representatives & the country, I wanted to share this photo with & County Chair Lorna Strand. Congratulations to our CD2 Congresswoman-elect! Hawaii is in good hands.

Honoring all who served on this Veterans Day 2022.

! On this day of remembrance I want to thank all who have served as military veterans in the United States Armed Forces.

Some election night photos. Congrats to on their wins. Mahalo to all the candidates who put it all out there in service of their communities.

Sharing more shakas 🤙 🤙 from the campaign trail with & - both true community leaders! A little more than 4 hours until the polls close. You can drop off your ballots or still vote in person at Kapolei Hale or Honolulu Hale until 7pm on the island of Oahu.

There’s also Ballot Drop Boxes statewide. Go to elections.Hawaii.gov to find the drop box closest to you. Ballots must be received by 7pm!

Today’s the day! Thanks to all who have already voted & to those who haven’t, you must turn in your ballots in-person at either a Voter Service Center or Ballot Drop Box by 7pm today.

For Hawaii voters, the nearest Voter Service Center AND Ballot Drop Box is Honolulu Hale (530 South King Street).

🤙 Shaka Saturday! Mahalo to my sign wavers who showed up yesterday for a sign-waving session. It was a beautiful, sunny but not too hot day in . Mahalo for all the honks & waves.

Be sure you go to vote if you haven’t done so yet! Easy to walk in and drop your ballot off at Hale!

F I V E Days to go! Time to vote if you haven’t done so yet. At this point, best to drop your ballot off at a Voter Service Center and voter drop box. Nearest one for Hawaii House District 26 is Honolulu Hale at 530 South King Street. Very simple to drive through or walk by & drop off your ballot in a safe & secure drop box. Ballots can be dropped off now through General Election Day on Tuesday, 11/8.

Congratulations to & their Civic Engagement Committee in hosting their inaugural Candidate Meet & Greet. Jordan, Tori, Antonia & Tricia hosted an engaging event for their young professional members & brought together a diverse group of candidates for legislative seats at the City, State & Federal levels.

Excited to be joining other candidates on the campaign trail this morning with .

Ready for Trunk or Treat 2022!

Calling all the MoNsTeRs! Another fun, family friendly Halloween activity. Hope to see you there !

Happy Saturday! 10 days until General Election Day. Now’s a great time to open that ballot mailed to you, vote, sign, & place ballot back in the mail. It’s that simple. And please, if you live in the & communities, I humbly ask for your vote & to also join me in voting for Carol Fukunaga for State Senate. For those who live in neighboring & portions of & in House District 22, I ask that you vote for newcomer Andrew Takuya Garrett to join me in the House of Representatives.

Cinnamon cranberry friendship breads ready for tonight’s Halloween Community Dinner. See you at 6pm at Kaahumanu Elementary School!

Two weeks until Election Day. Nearest Voter Service Center to is Honolulu Hale (530 South King Street). Open from today through November 7, 2022
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Election Day is approaching and your local Voter Service Centers are opening today for your last-minute voter needs.  Voter Service Centers offer same-day voter registration, accessible voting options, and replacement ballots if you’ve misplaced or made a mistake on your mail ballot.  Hours vary by location, so check out elections.hawaii.gov for full details

is one of my favorite times of the year. Please join me for a free Halloween Community Dinner this Wednesday, 10/26 at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School (1141 Kinau Street), 6-7:30 pm. We’ll have bentos from , keiki games, photo booth & a special performance by McKinley High School’s very own

Pupus & politics was a great opportunity to hear from Hawaii’s Congressional team of & from Democratic Congressional nomineee for CD2 . Comments by & were a rousing bonus. Lots of work ahead of us & there’s a great slate of leaders (from State House & Senate to City Council) working towards the . Let’s get out there & VOTE!

Mahalo to & who organized the return of Pupus & Politics; former Governor John Waihee for moderating; for taping & broadcasting the event; & for all the wonderful chefs, musician (), & who made this night possible.

Great this past Thursday to stop at Grindz & support local vendors. Enjoyed delicious food & even better was the opportunity to connect with other candidates.

Nice day to be out & knocking on doors.