Priorities
HOUSING
Many families face difficult financial decisions everyday and unfortunately, many live paycheck-to-paycheck and many others are just a paycheck away from becoming homeless. Brandon understands that there is a need for more housing that is affordable. With the city’s new affordable housing policy requirements and transit-oriented development, the city will have an opportunity to create zoning around the rail stations to meet the needs of working class families, seniors, and young professionals.
MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE AND CORE SERVICES
Brandon believes it’s important to protect our water aquifer, watersheds, and preservation of important agriculture lands. Infrastructure are critical components to our every day lives of traveling on smooth roads, having fresh water, and structural sound highways and roads.
INVEST IN OUR SCHOOLS
As a graduate of public schools, Webling Elementary, ‘Aiea Intermediate School, and ‘Aiea High School, Brandon understands the importance of receiving a quality education and also providing our educators with tools and resources to succeed.
HOMELESSNESS
Brandon has advocated for more affordable housing units and services for homeless families. He strongly advocated for the homeless outreach navigation center to be the first to pilot in the district he represents bringing much needed services to the community to assist the homeless population.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND RESILIENCY
Brandon was on the frontlines to ensure that Hawaii could get federal dollars to provide stability for our economy during the pandemic. He believes it’s important that we are resilient by recovering and rebuilding for future growth of our local economy to support our local families.
Climate Change
With the potential for rising sea levels and storms, it’s important we continue to plan for our future. As a legislator for the past seven years, Brandon advocates to pass and adopt Climate Action plans and held workshops in the community to ensure preparedness and the ability to take action for our future.