Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 10, 1 October 2016 — KIMIE MINER [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

KIMIE MINER

@Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning singer and songwriter, also donated her time to encourage people to vote, producing a radio commercial and catchy jingle. "I got involved in this campaign because I believe in the importance of tomorrow," Miner said. "It is up to us to help shape what tomorrow looks like by voting. I especially think young Hawai'i ean have more of an impact if they are encouraged to vote." The open honest down-to-earth Kamehameha graduate promotes pride in our heritage saying, "As Hawaiians, we have our roots and our routes. We know who we are, and we take that knowledge with us when we navigate and explore the rest of the world." Kimie shares a love for nature and our island home in her soulful and addicting music. That's why encouraging others to vote is natural for her. As she points out, "The future is ours. Understand the power of your voice and vote!"