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]
Kirstin Kahaloa | |
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 Kahaloa in 2024 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| 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 |
Early life and education
editKahaloa was born and raised on Hawaii Island and graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2001.
Career
editKahaloa 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
editKahaloa'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
edit- ^ "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.
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