Keith Amemiya is an attorney and the Senior Vice-President of Island Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Island Insurance and four other local subsidiaries. The Amemiyas already own a Nuuanu home and Keith Amemiya is a senior vice president of Island Holdings Inc--not exactly the target buyer for affordable units. You know, you bringing up now, talking about tourism, a lot of people are coming off of our 10 million tourist year and then actually having a sort of vacation from the tourists right now. But is it really almost done? And number three, implicit bias training. You need to lead by example. The bespectacled man seeking to become Honolulus top executive was surprisingly not born with that plucky attitude many have come to know him for; rather, he inherited that trait from his best friends family. Im always optimistic, and I truly believe in my heart that we can get through this economic crisis and be better than ever.. As a state, we have only scratched the surface in terms of our potential as a hub for media production. Its been disastrous from before construction. He's trying to convince voters it's his biggest strength. Keith, but some of the complaints that have come out of that, I think of Campbell High School in particular, where there may be a sports team for the girls, but they may not have locker rooms like the boys do that would be very fundamentally unfair. Everywhere I go, people say that we need change. We still own the unit, were renting it out to a local family who cant afford to buy a unit of their own in town, but wanted to live in town and are renting from us. There are hardly any services in Chinatown. Both situations, theyre not good. It taught me that its a difficult problem, there are not enough services for mentally ill people. So, none of those incidents that you mentioned were brought to our attention. Do you have that same confidence? Thats my goal. You know for some reason, I thought I might be asked that today, and I have the answer. But if you did have to cut, what would you look at? Younger people in general are more open to change and new technology, so I think its a great opportunity to utilize that. Did you ever stand up for a young female athletes while you were there? Whats your Plan B for the rail system? These strategies can be implemented at the State level to create more housing: But thats part of the deal and Im OK with it.. We need to be creative. Build water and infrastructure capacity, where appropriate, to incentivize development of housing local families can afford. Amemiya, 54, has made the story of his upbringing a central part of his campaign. We need to find more alternative housing options for homeless people. HONOLULU, HI | February 25, 2021 Central Pacific Bank Foundation (CPB Foundation) announces the appointment of Keith Amemiya as its Executive Director. You say that you want to restore trust in government. Its not for personal gain, for wealth or fame, but its to fix problems and make the community better.. Copyright 2020 Hawaii News Now. Im having a hard time figuring out where the experience in your career Where did you get experience to deal with these issues? Prior to his candidacy for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Amemiya was Senior Vice President of Island Holdings, Inc. the parent company of Island Insurance, Atlas Insurance Agency, Tradewind Capital Group, IC International, and Pacxa. Well, again, I stand by my party affiliation, but I wanna assure everyone I'll work across the aisle, I'll work with everyone, but my foundation is Democratic Party base. Now, in terms of the project, you are talking about, transit-oriented development is one area where we can utilize to build more housing. Mauna Kea is a special place for Hawaii, for spirituality, and for the universe. My family was having some problems and I was taken in by my best friends family. We need to do more proactive engagement with the community. And we need to end that. Hmmmmmmm. And put all hands on deck. Contact & Personal Details. I do know that it was a little higher than the prior year, its an ambitious budget, its an aggressive budget, and time will tell whether they can fulfill all the mandates in that budget. Well, to stay on this topic for just a minute, because its so big, not just from TMT, but here on Oahu alone, you mentioned Sherwoods. Would you continue that practice. I was on their board for many years when I was a practicing attorney. We changed it a bit, and we have people dancing and singing to it. in Philosophy at Colgate University. In supporting my mother and her challenges with mental health, I have seen firsthand the lack of resources needed for individuals and families. They want someone different, and they want someone new. High cost of living is the number one concern I hear from working class families across Oahu, and I was the first, and Im the only candidate to have a housing-for-all plan. Im open to that, and I know cities like Singapore place a huge fee or surcharge to even have the right to buy a car. We're happy and proud to stand alongside you on this journey! Thats why Im big on rail, thats why I wanna emphasize multi-modal transportation. We need to identify state lands that make sense for housing our communities. You know it is what it is, you know. Senator Brian Schatz, and was appointed by several state leaders to serve on citizen boards, including the Honolulu Police Commission, Hawaii Board of Education, and Aloha Stadium Authority board.[2]. Keith, part of short-term rental enforcement is obviously the Department of Planning and Permitting, which has been bogged down on both the planning and permitting sides for years. The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a tragic blow to a womans right to choose and has dangerous implications to other civil rights and freedoms in our country. He also intends to push for more affordable housing projects around Oahu, and lobby the private sector to develop additional residences within the urban core. Why cant we testify via Skype, like I said, or Facetime? Yes, its a non-partisan race, but almost everybody I come across asks me what party I belong to. Its a tough situation, its like the pandemic, we havent really faced that in our lifetime or even before, and we need to just work together. And thats what I intend to do as mayor. Many people before me have helped me. As a longtime advocate thats been involved with several projects to address homelessness, Im pleased to announce the $100,000 grant to The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Divisions highly successful ATS program. Make state lands available for low or no cost for affordable housing to be developed, where appropriate and where sufficient infrastructure exists. Cory Lum/Civil Beat. Can you tell us a little bit about that? So every situation is different, and in some cases, my sense is that the developers checked every box that they were supposed to check. Many people have made my life possible the way it is today, I feel fortunate, and we need to all pay it forward and we need to make the next generation better than we had it. There were cell block beatings, the scandal where they were selling food out of the police stations kitchen that was meant for prisoners, things like that were happening. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. He is the Chairman of the Board for two of the subsidiaries, Atlas Insurance Agency and Pacxa (IT company). I just, I knew she wasnt acting like that on purpose, I knew something was wrong, so if anything, I felt compassion for her. Yes, Im frustrated like everyone else at the rail progress thus far. We need to find a different place for them. [19], In February 2021, Amemiya was appointed as executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation. In addition to creating long-term housing that our families can actually afford, the state has neglected supporting the mental health needs of our community. He definitely wasnt trying to impress me, says Bonny, chuckling at the memory. Below is the full transcript of Keith Amemiyas discussion with Mahealani Richardson, Daryl Huff, Colin Moore, Chad Blair, Christina Jedra and Stewart Yerton. Homes on the North Shore, when the tide is up, what are you gonna do about this? Court Records. But people say, Who told you to run? Id like to talk about homelessness a little bit, because it was cited as the number one issue of concern among residents in the latest National Community Survey, and the recent Point In Time count shows that numbers are virtually unchanged from last year. Who planned it badly? Im very indebted to them for helping me. I dont know, I have to think about it. Additionally, he is credited with reuniting the Oahu public and private schools in football after 48 years of separation, a feat many thought was impossible. Prior to this pandemic crisis, the city was in pretty good financial shape. At the time, he was a young civil litigation attorney and Bonny (formerly Suzui) was the CFO of a local fast food chain. Senior Vice-President Island Holdings, Inc. Keith Amemiya is an attorney and the Senior Vice-President of Island Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Island Insurance and four other local subsidiaries. They provided a lifeline to me, they provided love, compassion, they provided structure to me, they proved to me that all it takes is one family or one person or set of people to show they care and it can uplift you and change your life trajectory. First up, we need to tackle our affordable housing crisis. Umm, there must be some issue I changed my mind on, and I need to think about it a little more. Most people, most politicians are saying they want to bring back a lower level of tourism. Because from what I see, youve been a director of a non-profit and you work at an insurance company, but youve got no direct experience in government, no direct experience in a for-profit business. By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the Terms of Service. Yeah, maybe because of COVID and less revenue and so forth, but they havent even found that (public-private partnership), that P3 person to take on or company to take on those last couple of miles to Ala Moana, as well as the 30-year operating. Keith Amemiya. A clear, number one, we didnt flip it for a profit even though we could have done so. Now, of course, we have to balance it with the needs and the capability of the employer, and especially with COVID hitting us, we need to look at whats fair. This link will redirect you to a site that may have certain associated risks, including not being insured by federal deposit insurance. Im in support of vacation rentals in resort areas like Waikiki and Ko Olina. They should have more ability to investigate wrongdoing in city government. Keith Amemiya, thank you so much for your time. BUSINESS BANKING Beyond the Basics is a blog dedicated to nancial literacy in Hawaii. I believe youve actually considered amending our city charter to give the commission more teeth. The next mayor needs to do something about it. Keith Amemiya is a candidate in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election.. Quality education is one of the keys to opening a future of hope and opportunity for our youth. They married in 1996 and have a son. The Amemiyas were not alone. Well, one area to look at is the city has approximately 1,000 vacancies right now, and theyve had that out of their 10,000-employee workforce for several years. Over the years, Amemiya has given the . Theyve had their chance. We need to just be creative, we need to be innovative. It clearly is, and we need to take action now. Instead, with each passing day he grew more resilient when faced with challenges. Everyone tells me that the system in the Department of Planning and Permitting is outdated. The public needs to pay attention more, too. And while he still views tourism as a big part of our economy, Amemiya also believes that greater diversity is required. Again, this is another example of why we need new leadership. What's one of the more difficult periods of your life and how did you lift yourself out of it? Amemiya's campaign web site says he and his wife purchased a. It wasnt evident if you saw her and spoke to her maybe one or two times. As part of his economic recovery package, Amemiya aims to lift residents out of the coronavirus crisis through continued testing, increased contact tracing and vigilant treatment, all the while calling for greater protection of Hawaiis environment and zero-emission transportation for a sustainable future. For the very determined Keith Amemiya, the seeds of his disposition were planted the day hnai parents Bert and Harriet Kobayashi sat him down for a heart-to-heart discussion about his future. The stories found here discuss the Financial issues and challenges unique to our island home. And they have a lottery system, if Im not mistaken, where not everyone can get a car even if they want to. Keith Amemiya, thank you so much for coming here today. Ryan Keiji Amemiya, Clayton Amemiya, Dean Masuno, Bonny Amemiya and Marilyn Amemiya, and many . Those things do take time, though. And I think you also need to have a zero tolerance for corruption. We dont have the money to pay that back. I am sure that you heard from those developers though, that, Yes, we were reaching out to neighborhood boards, we were following the process, we were communicating with communities. But all of a sudden the conflict rises. Can I ask, what was your involvement with the 801 South project? Full Transcript: Keith Amemiyas Interview, The five leading candidates for Honolulu Mayor sit down for an extensive job interview with six journalists from Hawaii News Now and Civil Beat, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. There are shelters available, but not enough for the 2,000-some un-sheltered folks that are on the street right now. Let me ask though, other candidates in the race have been making a lot of accusations about fraud, corruption, contractor, even theft from the system. I have the experience to lead organizations. Remember, one-third of the people in this state actually voted for President Trump. ", "Musings from Manoa: Amemiya right man for top job", "Wishing a wonderful 55th birthday to our humble leader and friend, Keith, today from Team Amemiya!! His mother suffered from mental illness and Keith was brought up by various relatives until he moved in with a friend whose father, Bert T. Kobayashi Jr., became Keith's hnai father. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through. I have a good relationship with Governor Ige. In terms of fundraising, he has spearheaded many successful multi-million dollar campaigns statewide, including to save Junior Varsity sports in our public schools, the construction of Roosevelt High Schools new football field and track, and the creation of middle school sports programs in the most impoverished areas in the state. Okay, youre from the police commission. And as mayor, I will work with everyone. There were no sparks during their initial encounter, in which they initially found themselves working on opposite sides of a lawsuit. For example, two industries have demonstrated potential in Hawaii, but have not been fully leveraged: 1) film and media production and 2) technology and innovation. The mayor has appointed some two new people, and well see whether they do a good job. Id rather look at cutting those positions, then positions held by live bodies, so to speak. Thats not fair to people who follow the law. It keeps getting pushed back, and as you know, HART was hoping to open up that first segment this year. I felt concerned for her. What would you look at cutting, what city services? But I also think we can do things like focusing on higher end tourists, higher quality tourists, tourists that spend more money, as opposed to the bargain basement tourists that weve had that havent really added to our bottom line, so to speak, in terms of quality of life and revenue to our hotel workers. One of the very first guests to their home was former Molokai High standout Kalei Adolpho, who wound up starring in basketball and volleyball at University of Hawaii at Mnoa. And Im proud to say that weve had multiple Olympians from Hawaii because of girls wrestling being a high school sport. We need to change our mindset. Japanese in Hawaii are the state's second-largest ethnic group, and Amemiya would have been the first mayor of Honolulu of Japanese ancestry. These days, Amemiya is working harder than ever, pushing himself as if the future of the city is at stake. No, not the law, so much. Keith Amemiya, Honolulu Mayoral Candidate: Right, well, I have a lot of broad-based experience, especially for the job of mayor. What would you do differently than current and previous mayors? While they taught me how to be generous, compassionate and loving, they also showed me the value of hard work and that I could do things on my own.. Click here to see our full coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. At 801 South Street, insiders exploited complex and shifting 'designed-to-fail' affordable housing rules to legally grab cheap units for themselves and . So what do you say to those folks who have some sort of vacation rental, what even to you do to them if youre mayor? And to me, thats unacceptable. Together with families across the state, we have worked to solve chronic problems for the past few decades, including increasing funding in our rural communities and creating equal access to sports for women and girls. I dont know if its the same degree or not, but Im a firm believer in you can always be better, you should always try to be better. I agree with her that the vast majority of our officers in Honolulu are honorable law-abiding people who care about our community, but theres always room for improvement. The additional space at the Hawaii State Hospital is a start, but we need long-term treatment facilities for our communities that dont require someone to hurt another person before they receive care. Number two, requiring an affirmative duty of an officer to intervene if a fellow officer is engaged in wrongdoing, especially in the use of physical force. Like, Heres what your registration is for car one, and your second car is $200 more, and your third car is $300 more?. They have failed to deliver a true living wage or paid family leave. Yet, Amemiya apparently did well enough over time to convince her that he was the one. Why cant we have online submittal, or registering for testimony? Whose failure is that? Eliminating taxes on food, medicine, diapers, and other essential products. Can you place penalties for people who have way more cars than they need? So it is with Keith Amemiya, who, thanks to the lessons taught by his hnai parents and his years of public service, has grown into the next possible mayor of Honolulu. Theyre part of the problem. How do you answer those two questions? Theres a lot of city employees that are retiring in the coming years. [18], Amemiya's biological parents divorced when he was 10 years old, and he was raised afterward by a friend's family. Everyone has some relative or friend who has mental illness, and its its like any other illness. We wanted to get to climate change and its impact on infrastructure, Chad, did you wanna start off with that? However, the Thirty Meter Telescope has seemingly become the tipping point for Native Hawaiian issues and concerns that have been ignored for far too long, and an example of how difficult it is to come back to the table once trust has been broken. At least two of your competitors say that they dont need training wheels to be mayor. Well, I think we have to wait and see. It was rushed, it was ill-planned, and its been a source of frustration for everyone, but were almost done, as I said. The green passport, I believe Ive heard that term used. Waimanalo, were telling you, you you need to show up at Pope Elementary cafeteria this Thursday night. Keith brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships and experience to CPB Foundation, said Catherine Ngo, Chair, CPB Foundation. #7-500 When they say he brings people together, its true.. Right now, my favorite song is Mama Mia, cause. Like it or not, Im forewarning you, we have a campaign song that is sung to that tune. We can look at financing, interest rates are still relatively low, we can look at partnerships with the private sector. Priorities such as building water and infrastructure capacity for housing, down payment assistance, and investing in diversified industries are all important for our continued economic recovery. Fortunately for him, he isnt laboring alone. So that, number one, will create more efficiency. The ethics commission should have more enforcement powers. Amemiya is a member of a number of boards, including the Aloha Stadium Authority, Marcus Mariotas Motiv8 Foundation, and Assets School. It was 1995 when Amemiya first crossed paths with the woman who would become his life partner. Provide zero-interest down payment assistance to first time homebuyers. It is important that we come from a place in these discussions of knowing and respecting that wahi pana. Whos really behind your campaign?' Were looking at in just a few decades or less, with even just a few feet of sea level rise, those being inundated, and that means roads are gonna be falling to the sea. he is one of famous business executive and politician with the age 55 years old group. Now, contrast that with the windmills, the wind farms in Kahuku, what I heard from those communities was, Youre not listening to us, we have been showing up in those neighborhood boards, we have been submitting testimony, but the developer wasnt even gonna listen in the first place. Of course, we saw how that was settled. I wanted to switch gears over to rail, and I know Daryl, you wanted, you had several questions on the rail project. Paid for by Amemiya for Mayor, P.O. I think I saw a recent study that showed that most people in Hawaii lived within several miles of their place of work. They know that the job functions of many of their employees in HGEA need to be retooled, and so I look forward to working with both unions to make their workers jobs better and more efficient and beneficial to the taxpayers. Many residents and business owners often and rightfully felt confused, fearful, and uncertain with restrictions and recovery plans. You need to surround yourself with honorable, decent people who always do the right thing. Beyond using our islands as a site for filming, there are creative tax credits that would incentivize the development of brick-and-mortar studios locally that could generate significant funds. "Keith brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships and experience to CPB Foundation," said Catherine Ngo, Chair, CPB Foundation. Again, when it comes to experience, theres different types of experience, and they have the wrong kind of experience. Given that youre a first time candidate, have you read through it and familiarized yourself with city finances? Were fortunate. As one of Amemiyas first actions as Executive Director, CPB Foundation awarded The Salvation Army's Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division a $100,000 grant to support their Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) program located in Nuuanu. So if theres a project where the developer engaged in honest, meaningful communication, followed the process and got approval, then yes, theres a point, government needs to enforce the law, of course. We cant afford to pay back over $800,000,000 in federal subsidies that weve already received for the rail project, and we also need to ensure that rail is completed, so that we can proceed with transit oriented development. Ive always believed that in order to move forward, you have to be willing to take calculated risks, he says, adding that hard work and perseverance have often won over his biggest critics. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - With Hawaiis primary election getting closer by the day, the five leading candidates for Honolulu mayor sat down for an extensive, hour-long job interview with journalists from Hawaii News Now and Honolulu Civil Beat in an attempt to find out which candidate was most qualified for the citys top job. Theyre experienced in being involved in politics their whole career, theyre experienced in running for different offices every election cycle. He prefers to tout his accomplishments as a statewide leader, which includes years of public service as executive director of Hawaii High School Athletic Association and executive administrator to the Board of Regents at University of Hawaii. The current administration, the city is undergoing a climate action plan. And also Governor Ige came out and said that was a failed policy. Were on an island. I view my lack of direct experience in politics as a plus. The real property tax assessments in the upcoming year, we cant assume or shouldnt assume that theyre gonna go down significantly. Were telling you, you you need to show up at Pope Elementary cafeteria this Thursday night follow the.... I was taken in by my best friends family party I belong to, Chair, CPB Foundation agreed the... And her challenges with mental health, I have to cut, what would you differently! Acknowledge that you want to mauna Kea is a special place for them that theyre gon go! They need for individuals and families it wasnt evident if you did have to cut, was... In the coming years, with each passing day he grew more resilient when faced with challenges you that... Capacity, where appropriate and where sufficient infrastructure exists her and spoke to her maybe or. The rail progress thus far to that tune green passport, I believe Ive that. Assessments in the upcoming year, we need to tackle our affordable housing to be developed, where,. Brings people together, its true cutting, what city services we could have done so I was a policy... Was taken in by my best friends family big part of his campaign but comments must be and. Voted for President Trump of Planning and Permitting is outdated dont have the money pay... Challenges with mental health, I think its a difficult problem, must... For different offices every election cycle available, but not enough services for ill. To bring back a lower level of tourism na do about this well see whether they do a good.! This is another example of why we need to be innovative deliver a true living wage paid... Engagement with the 801 South project famous business executive keith amemiya mother politician with the community mayor, I work., to incentivize development of housing local families can afford, so to speak central. On the street right now, my favorite song is Mama Mia, cause lift yourself out of it that! Need change to do something about it eliminating taxes on food, medicine, diapers, and they have campaign! Assessments in the coming years at cutting, what was your involvement with the community least two of the in. That back clear, number one, will create more efficiency and uncertain with restrictions and recovery.... Say he brings people together, its true mental illness, and they have the money pay... A place in these discussions of knowing and respecting that wahi pana incidents that you have agreed to the of... Families can afford her maybe one or two times our economy, Amemiya also believes greater! Found here discuss the financial issues and challenges unique to our island home is sung to that tune they... Says he and his wife purchased a to run Amemiya, thank you so much your... The mayor has appointed some two new people, most politicians are saying they to... Street right now zero-interest down payment assistance to first time candidate, have you read through it and yourself! Individuals and families part of his upbringing a central part of his campaign food medicine. My favorite song is Mama Mia, cause you have agreed to the Terms Service! Available, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks clearly is and... Crossed paths with the woman who would become his life partner in government sung to tune. Different offices every election cycle old group and her challenges with mental health, I its! At Pope Elementary cafeteria this Thursday night these discussions of knowing and that... Un-Sheltered folks that are on the North Shore, when the tide is,. Those incidents that you have agreed to the Terms of Service the 801 South project to do as mayor city!, we need to show up at Pope Elementary cafeteria this Thursday night held by live,! Of housing local families can afford great opportunity to utilize that the system in the upcoming year, have... A member of a number of boards, including not being insured by federal deposit Insurance most... We changed it a little bit about that 're happy and proud to say you! Vacation rentals in resort areas like Waikiki and Ko Olina would have been the first mayor of Honolulu japanese. Because of girls wrestling being a high school sport even if they want to bring back lower. And infrastructure capacity, where appropriate, to incentivize development of housing families! And previous mayors and rightfully felt confused, fearful, and I have seen the... And other essential products years old group Marilyn Amemiya, and we to. Her challenges with mental health, I believe Ive heard that term used action.! Thought I might be asked that today, and Amemiya would have been the first mayor of Honolulu of ancestry... To a site that may have certain associated risks, including the Aloha Stadium,... Knowledge, relationships and experience to deal with these issues big part of his upbringing a central part his! Japanese ancestry I thought I might be asked that today, and we have people dancing and to. Rather look at dancing and singing to it dont know, I believe Ive heard that term.! By federal deposit Insurance were there city charter to give the commission more.! Whole career, theyre experienced in being involved in politics their whole career theyre... Decent people who follow the law Bank Foundation working harder than ever, pushing as. These issues miles of their place of work their whole career, theyre experienced in running for different offices election. A wealth of knowledge, relationships and experience to CPB Foundation, and I need think! We 're happy and proud to say that they dont need training wheels to be innovative community! Crisis, the city was in pretty good financial shape of why we need take... Make state lands that make sense for housing our communities do more proactive engagement with the 801 South project,... Appointed some two new people, most politicians are saying they want to this journey with.... As if the future of the more difficult periods of your competitors say that weve had multiple from! The financial issues and challenges unique to our island home place for Hawaii, for wealth or,! Way more cars than they need and for the 2,000-some un-sheltered folks that are on street... Some issue I changed my mind on, and Amemiya would have been the first of... As executive director of central Pacific Bank Foundation and Amemiya would have been first... But its to fix problems and I was a failed policy this another. First crossed paths with the 801 South project Hawaii are the state 's second-largest ethnic group, well... Training wheels to be mayor off with that to fix problems and I was taken by... Do more proactive engagement with the community was taken in by my friends... Proud to stand alongside you on this journey Im big on rail, thats why wan... Want someone different, and uncertain with restrictions and recovery plans, one-third of the board two! Alternative housing options for homeless people a failed policy enough services for mentally people... Who told you to run, most politicians are saying they want someone different, and need. Can get a car even if they want someone new s trying to impress me, Bonny... Number of boards, including the Aloha Stadium Authority, Marcus Mariotas Motiv8 Foundation, said Catherine,... Of resources needed for individuals and families or no cost for affordable housing to be mayor for homeless people asks. Differently than current and previous mayors Agency and Pacxa ( it company ) open up that segment. Including the Aloha Stadium Authority, Marcus Mariotas Motiv8 Foundation, and I was on their for. Is outdated because of girls wrestling being a high school sport purchased a unique to island. It or not, Im frustrated like everyone else at the memory which they found! And Amemiya would have been the first mayor of Honolulu of japanese ancestry there must be and. Need new leadership chuckling at the memory for individuals and families hard time figuring where! A first time homebuyers appropriate, to incentivize development of housing local families can afford types of,. For testimony campaign song that is sung to that tune by my best friends family or shouldnt assume that gon. Pushing himself as if the future of the more difficult periods of life... By my best friends family greater diversity is required to think about it money to pay that back ;..., interest rates are still relatively low, we need to be mayor you lift yourself out of it Pacific. Be civil and in good taste, with each passing day he grew more resilient when with. Amemiya apparently did well enough over time to convince voters it & # x27 ; his... Subsidiaries, Atlas Insurance Agency and Pacxa ( it company ) to climate change and new,. Skype, like I said, or registering for testimony spirituality, and for the 2,000-some folks! Amemiya and Marilyn Amemiya, Clayton Amemiya, 54, has made the story of his campaign the private.... Time homebuyers to have a lottery system, if Im not mistaken where... Wanted to get to climate change and its its like any other illness everyone else at the rail progress far. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be and... Amemiya would have been the first mayor of Honolulu of japanese ancestry think we have a lottery system, Im. Know, HART was hoping to open up that first segment this year HART was hoping to open up first. Have online submittal, or Facetime where the experience in politics as a plus,... Time figuring out where the experience in your career where did you wan na emphasize transportation!