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Shannon Matson

Nonpartisan · Hawaii · 2026

Council aide to Councilmember Jenn Kagiwada for the past three years and founder and former owner of Hot Yoga Hilo; born and raised on Hawaii Island and a 15-year Hilo and Puna community leader, per Big Island Now's candidate profile.

Priorities

Reduce regressive taxes on low and middle-income households, per Big Island Now
Short-term traffic relief on Highways 11 and 130, per Big Island Now
Community-driven policymaking, per Big Island Now

On the ballot

Hawaii County Council District 5 · Hawaii · 2026

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