Garner Shimizu

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Hawaii's cost of living is among the highest in the nation, driven in part by regulations that increase the cost of construction and housing development. What regulatory or permitting reforms do you support to reduce barriers for developers and homebuilders so that more affordable housing units can be brought to market more quickly?

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Native Hawaiian communities continue to face significant disparities in access to land, housing, and healthcare under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. What actions are you taking to advocate for timely land distribution to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and to address the longstanding waitlist that has left many families without the land they are entitled to?

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Hawaii's geographic isolation makes its infrastructure—including ports, airports, and inter-island transportation—critical to the daily lives of all residents. How are you working to secure state and federal funding to modernize Hawaii's transportation infrastructure and ensure reliable, affordable connectivity between the islands for residents and essential goods?