In her first term in the State House, Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa proved herself effective.
Protected Hawai‘i Island Agriculture
Passed landmark labeling laws for Kona Coffee and Hawaiʻi-grown macadamia nuts, and major investments in biosecurity to fight invasive species that threaten our environment.
Expanded Access To Healthy Food
Funded a program to help low-income families double their purchasing power for fresh produce, and supported local efforts to provide more healthy breadfruit for the market.
Improved Kona’s Health Care System
Secured funding to keep Kona Community Hospital operating safely and efficiently while advancing planning efforts for a new hospital in North Kona.
Supported Small Local Businesses
Funded food safety certification programs and expanded allowable products that can be made in home kitchens to support our small farmers and food producers.
Secured Resources For Our Schools
Expedited emergency repairs to Hōlualoa School, expanded our West Hawai‘i school maintenance capacity, and secured funds for needed repairs and improvements throughout Kona.
Cut Taxes For Working Families
Voted to pass tax reform that will phase in lower taxes for all Hawai‘i taxpayers, keeping more hard-earned money in the pockets of our working families making ends meet.