Active registered lobbyists with the state or county ethics board or commission shall not make, or promise to make at a later time, any contributions or expenditures to or on behalf of an elected official, candidate, or candidate committee during any regular session or special session of the legislature, including any extension of any regular session or special session and any legislative recess days, holidays, and weekends, and for five calendar days before and after a session.

The 2026 regular session and five calendar day period before and after session runs from January 16, 2026 through May 13, 2026. (see, HRS §11-365)

Health & Safety

Accomplishments

(1st Term)

Provided leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the safety and well being of Kauaʻi residents and visitors. From the onset of the pandemic Kauaʻi has one of the lowest per capita case rates of COVID-19, and among the best vaccine distribution programs in the nation. 129,665 vaccines have been administered to Kaua‘i residents through January 2022, free testing is regularly available island-wide.

As of January 28, 2022:

  • 76% of Kauaʻi initiated vaccine (54,830 residents)
  • 70% completed vaccine (50,544 residents)
  • 35% boosted (25,275 residents)

LOOKING FORWARD

(2nd Term)
Continue to be informed, vigilant, and protective as the pandemic plays out, the economy expands, and tourism increases.

Other ISSUES

Local Economy

Tourism Management & Quality of Life

Digital Equity & Reducing the Cost of Government