Kirstin Kahaloa is an American politician serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 6th district (Honaunau, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Kailua-Kona). She won the seat in the 2022 election against Republican opponent Jonathan Kennealy, as part of the largest freshman class in the House in decades.[2]

Early life and education

Kahaloa was born and raised on Hawaii Island and graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2001.

Career

Kahaloa worked as executive director of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, legislative aide to Senator Dru Kanuha, community engagement lead for the Blue Zones Project, portfolio manager - sustainable industry development for Kamehameha Schools, and most recently as director of programs and partnerships for the 'Iole Global Resiliency Hub.[3][4]

Hawaii House of Representatives

Kahaloa's priorities including improving access to health care and advocating for agricultural needs.[5]

During the 32nd Hawaii State Legislature, she worked with Senator Dru Kanuha and Representative Nicole Lowen to prioritize over $18 million in funding for upgrades to the Kona Community Hospital.[6] Kahaloa also introduced an agricultural labeling bill to protect macadamia nut farmers; the bill was approved by the legislature.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa". Honolulu Civil Beat. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa". Honolulu Civil Beat. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  3. ^ "Experience". Kirstin for Kahaloa. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  4. ^ Laura Ruminski (January 1, 2019). "Project volunteers clean up trash, park in Hanalo". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  5. ^ "Meet some of the fresh faces at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature". Hawaiʻi Public Radio. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  6. ^ "Hawaiʻi Island lawmakers secure funding for Kona Community Hospital infrastructure upgrades". Big Island Now. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  7. ^ "Lawmakers approve measure to enforce transparency within macadamia nut industry". Hawaiʻi Public Radio. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-08-05.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirstin_Kahaloa
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