Hawaii State Representative, Dist 16
Duties: The Hawaii State House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Hawaii State Legislature. The Hawaii House of Representatives is a part-time body.Areas Represented: Portion of Wailuā, Hanamā ulu, Kapaia, Līhue, Puhi, and a portion of oHow Elected: The house consists of 51 members elected from an equal number of respective representative districts. A Representative must be a Hawaii resident not less than three years, is at least 18 years old, and is a qualified voter of the representative district from which the person seeks to be elected. Candidates for state legislative offices who are nominated in the primary election and are unopposed in the general election will be deemed elected to the office sought after the primary election regardless of the number of votes received by that candidate (Hawaii State Constitution, Article III, Section 4). Term: Two years, not subject to term limits.Base Salary (FY2024): $72,348 plus $225/day if living outside Oahu, $10/day for members living on Oahu; Speaker of the House - $81,024
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YODER, Steve
(Rep)
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EVSLIN, Luke A.
(Dem)
Please provide a brief Candidate Statement, describing your qualifications and why you are running for this office.
What is the biggest issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?
Hawaii's economy is still heavily reliant on tourism. What, if anything, should be done differently about tourism and the economy?
What steps would you take to ensure that the state has resources to meet emergency needs in addition to supporting its annual budget?
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Education
- Kauaʻi High School, 2003
- Claremont McKenna College, coursework in government, 2003-2005
- University of Hawai‘i, Bachelor of Arts in history with coursework towards a minor in business, 2005-2007
- University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy, Master's of public administration with a focus in public policy, 2017- 2020
Community/Military Service
- Kaua’i County Council member 2018-2022 - Hui O Mana Ka Puʻuwai adult paddling coach, 2012-2015 - Island School paddling coach, 2017-current - Treasurer and board member at Malama Huleʻia, 2015-2021 - Commissioner on Open Space, Public Access and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Fund, 2013-2014 - Member of Community Advisory Committee, Kauaʻi General Plan Update, 2015-2016
Campaign Phone
(808) 635-6623
I’m committed to making housing affordable and improving our quality of life. Our community is being decimated by the high cost of housing. By simplifying regulations, encouraging residential development in and around our existing towns, enhancing pedestrian infrastructure, and supporting multigenerational households, we can build vibrant, sustainable communities. This will lower housing costs, keep families together, preserve agricultural land, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease inequality.
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