Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 37, Number 7, 1 July 2020 — ISHIBASHI, [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ISHIBASHI,

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1. Affordable Housing - Hawaii has the highest median home value in America at $619,000. As an ethnic group, Hawaiians have the lowest home ownership rate among all other groups. Homelessness Hawai'i has the highest

homeless rate in the Nation. Hawaiians, as an ethnic group, represents the largest group of homeless in Hawai'i. Cost of Living - Hawai'i has the highest cost of living in America. As an ethnic group, Hawaiians have the lowest mean family ineome among all other groups. Together, we will work to improve these numbers and reverse trends. 2. I have: a Law Degree and Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics; 35-years in corporate administration and management; 26-years in the Royal Order of Kamehameha; 10-years as a business consultant turning businesses around; 5-years with OHA's land management, providing me with an internal perspective on how to improve OHA; and 5-years eofounding the Aloha 'Aina Party. I have the combination of education, depth of experienee, skill sets, and proven leadership, to help OHA be all it ean be so it ean more fully benefit the Hawaiian Community. 3. OHA must ensure that all relevant environmental laws, regulations, and processes are obeyed and followed. OHA must ensure that cultural rights are known, respected, and protected, so that Hawaiians may continue to practice and interact with Mauna Kea, fully and without restriction. Points to remember: (1) Establish and record cultural beliefs and practices. (2) Every culture evolves over time. (3) Perpetuation through education and practice. (4) The ability to practice one's faith is a fundamental human right protected by the U.S. Constitution.