Duties: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) holds title to all real and personal property held in trust for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians. OHA Board of Trustees formulate policy and manage the agency s trust which includes income derived from whatever sources for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians, such as the management, sale or disposition of land, natural resources and minerals.How Elected: OHA s Board of Trustees is composed of nine trustees who are elected in public elections open to all State of Hawaii voters. Four of the nine positions are designated as at-large seats representing the state as a whole. The other five trustees represent one of five districts: Hawai i Island, Maui, Molokai and Lana i, O ahu, and Kaua i and Niihau. A district trustee must be a resident of that district and be a registered voter of Hawaii. Elections are held in even numbered years, so only four or five seats are up for election at any given time. In 2024, four (4) of nine (9) seats are up for election.Term: Four years, not subject to term limits.Base Salary (FY2024): Trustee --$58,560; Chairperson --$66,768
Education
Kamehameha Schools 1979
University of Hawaii Manoa- 1985 B.A. Psycology
Community/Military Service
Easter Seals,
Hawaii Food Bank
Malama Meals
IHS Food service
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
Campaign Phone
(808)782-1119
I am Luana Alapa running for re-election as Trustee for OHA Molokai- Lanai. As a native Hawaiian woman I am blessed with a position to serve our Hawaiian beneficiaries in the following ways: Education, housing, health & economic stability. I am committed to ensuring these objectives are met. One of my goals as Trustee is to partner with other Hawaiian agencies in working towards supporting initiatives for affordable housing- home repairs, expanding healthcare in rural areas, offering permanent mental health services for molokai and increasing funds for educational endeavors
As OHA trustee we are currently working with native Hawaiian communities through our outreach programs. We’ve had several in person meet ups with beneficiaries from Kahana Valley, to He’eia, and Waimanalo, a first ever! In addition, this past year OHA received a record number of grant applications, thanks to our community outreach workshops on our grants program. We have continued to support grant funding of organizations whose mission is to improve the lives of Hawaiian beneficiaries through educational purposes, health, housing and social economics as well as cultural events.
The lack of affordable housing is a critical issue for many Hawaiians. Many of our Hawaiian beneficiaries are also on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waiting list. One of the ways in which OHA is working towards improving this dire situation is to partner with and collaborate with government agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations. These state agencies should execute a memorandum of understanding directed at moving affordable housing forward for Hawaiian beneficiaries aa opportunities like modular homes, self help, tiny homes are at a fraction of the high cost here.
Education
High School, 1 1/2 yrs community college
Community/Military Service
11 years police officer, retired
Campaign Phone
8083496407
My whole life has been community service, working as a police officer; utilizing that experience by writing grants, curriculum, and reports to help organize community activities and projects. I've held numerous leadership and supportive roles in political, economic, social and cultural organizations locally, nationally and internationally. As an educator, artist, lecturer, presenter, inventor, board of director, project director, elected delegate, fundraiser, co-creator, vice-chair I grew up in the 1950's and experienced the history of social, economics challenges as a Kanaka Maoli.
I have co-created, developed education curriculums in all of the above listed categories of this question, from the arts, financial literacy, to the political, economic, social and cultural projects and programs by organizing and participating in many community meetings, forums, presentations, workshops that create awareness of Hawai'i history, and restoration of Hawaiian 'ike-knowledge & techniques farming lands, working to restore our food security and establish food and water sovereignty.
Reawakening of past, present understanding of Hawaii history that led to the systemic inequalities, historic trauma, physical, psychological, spiritual dislocation amongst Kanaka Maoli within the general population of Hawaii. Through a process of Reconciliation promised by the '93 US Apology Law Sec.1(4)&(5), Findings & Recommendations of numerous studies, reports, etc., by Federal & State governments we will promote better public awareness, understanding to promote cultural rehabilitation.
