Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa | |
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Kahaloa in 2024 | |
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Personal details | |
Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)[1] |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Holualoa, Hawaii Island |
Alma mater | University of Evansville Webster University |
Website | kahaloaforkona |
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
- ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa". Honolulu Civil Beat. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa". Honolulu Civil Beat. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Experience". Kirstin for Kahaloa. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Laura Ruminski (January 1, 2019). "Project volunteers clean up trash, park in Hanalo". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Meet some of the fresh faces at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature". Hawaiʻi Public Radio. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Hawaiʻi Island lawmakers secure funding for Kona Community Hospital infrastructure upgrades". Big Island Now. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Lawmakers approve measure to enforce transparency within macadamia nut industry". Hawaiʻi Public Radio. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
External links
- Kirstin Kahaloa at Ballotpedia
- Campaign website
- Legislative website
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- Speaker of the House
- Scott Saiki (D)
- Vice Speaker of the House
- Greggor Ilagan (D)
- Majority Leader
- Nadine Nakamura (D)
- Minority Leader
- Lauren Matsumoto (R)
- ▌Matthias Kusch (D)
- ▌Richard Onishi (D)
- ▌Chris Toshiro Todd (D)
- ▌Greggor Ilagan (D)
- ▌Jeanné Kapela (D)
- ▌Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
- ▌Nicole Lowen (D)
- ▌David Tarnas (D)
- ▌Justin Woodson (D)
- ▌Tyson Miyake (D)
- ▌Terez Amato (D)
- ▌Kyle Yamashita (D)
- ▌Mahina Poepoe (D)
- ▌Elle Cochran (D)
- ▌Nadine Nakamura (D)
- ▌Luke Evslin (D)
- ▌Dee Morikawa (D)
- ▌Gene Ward (R)
- ▌Mark Hashem (D)
- ▌Bertrand Kobayashi (D)
- ▌Jackson Sayama (D)
- ▌Andrew Takuya Garrett (D)
- ▌Scott Nishimoto (D)
- ▌Adrian Tam (D)
- ▌Scott Saiki (D)
- ▌Della Au Belatti (D)
- ▌Jenna Takenouchi (D)
- ▌Daniel Holt (D)
- ▌May Mizuno (D)
- ▌Sonny Ganaden (D)
- ▌Linda Ichiyama (D)
- ▌Micah Aiu (D)
- ▌Sam Satoru Kong (D)
- ▌Gregg Takayama (D)
- ▌Cory Chun (D)
- ▌Rachele Lamosao (D)
- ▌Trish La Chica (D)
- ▌Lauren Matsumoto (R)
- ▌Elijah Pierick (R)
- ▌Rose Martinez (D)
- ▌David Alcos (R)
- ▌Diamond Garcia (R)
- ▌Kanani Souza (R)
- ▌Darius Kila (D)
- ▌Cedric Gates (D)
- ▌Amy Perruso (D)
- ▌Sean Quinlan (D)
- ▌Lisa Kitagawa (D)
- ▌Scot Matayoshi (D)
- ▌Natalia Hussey-Burdick (D)
- ▌Lisa Marten (D)
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