Accountable Government

Good government is accountable, transparent, and informed by the lived experiences of the people. But when government fails at these measures, public trust is eroded, creating a cycle of civic disengagement. More than ever, we need to rebuild trust with our community so that we can work together for the common good. Tina aims to be a champion of good governance reforms that take money out of politics by establishing publicly-funded elections and ending pay-to-play donations. 

Tina is passionate about ensuring that community members can engage effectively at the Capitol. Her passion for civiv education led her to teach undergraduate and early-college classes in Political Science at UH Mānoa and Roosevelt High School. And, as office manager for Representative Perruso, she worked to coordinate the Keiki Caucus Legislative Caucus so that young high school leaders could get hands-on experience at the legislature. In 2022, she worked to co-lead a Bill-Writing Bootcamp to translate community expertise into legislative measures.

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If elected, Tina will prioritize clear, direct, and transparent communication with constituents. She believes in demystifying the democratic process so that more people feel empowered to engage civically in the decisions that impact their lives.