Mahina Poepoe
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Focuses on invasive species control, disaster preparedness and natural resource protection along with rural healthcare and education, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
- Supports competition to the interisland shipping monopoly, including exploring government or community-owned alternatives, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
- Prioritizes climate resilience through renewable energy, coastal adaptation and watershed protection, per a Honolulu Civil Beat candidate Q&A
Biography
Poepoe is a generational Native Hawaiian from Mana'e, Molokai, who owned and operated Malama Surf Shop on Molokai, per the campaign site. The site says Poepoe worked as a legislative analyst for a Maui County Council vice-chair, as outreach assistant for the Molokai Maui Invasive Species Committee, and as project coordinator for 'Aina Momona, per the campaign site. The site lists service as State House Representative for District 13, per the campaign site.