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Shannon Matson

Nonpartisan · Hawaii · 2026

Running for Hawaii County Council District 5, Hawaii

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • 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
Biography

Matson is a business owner and community leader who has been active in the Hilo and Puna areas for more than 15 years, per the campaign site. A University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate born in Honokaa and raised on Hawaii Island, Matson is running for Hawaii County Council District 5, per the campaign site.

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