I Mua Hawai'i Dialogue Series

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1.25.22 I MUA Hawai'i - Managing Hawai'i's Role in the Global Visitor and Destination Industry

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03.02.2022 - Term Limits for State Legislators
The indictments of and guilty pleas by two long-standing elected officials must spur a swift change in the Hawai‘i State Capitol to implement term limits for the Hawai‘i State Legislature. Term limits ensure greater accountability to each other as professionals, and more importantly, to Hawai‘i’s constituents.

Former Honolulu City Council Chairman Ikaika Anderson will discuss his stance on how term limits are good for Hawai‘i politics, and should be championed as a positive step forward for Hawai‘i. He will be joined by Mel Rapozo, a former Kauaʻi police sergeant, who served nearly two decades on the Kauaʻi County Council, most recently as its Chair, who wrestled with this very issue in his career.
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2.22.22 - Roadmap for Homeless and Workforce Housing
Join Ikaika Anderson, Christine Camp, and Kali Watson for a panel series as we discuss an effective roadmap for homeless and workforce housing.

Christine Camp is the President & CEO of Avalon Group, a real estate development and brokerage services firm she founded in 1999. With over 25 years of industry experience and leadership, Christine has gained recognition as an expert in real estate and finance issues. Her insights are frequently solicited and quoted by local and national publications and she has been a speaker at various media and industry groups.

Kali Watson is the President & CEO of the Hawaiian Community Development Board (HCDB), a non-profit established in 2000 with the express mission of supporting and promoting housing, community, and economic development projects that benefit families living in the Hawaiian Home Lands and communities throughout the state of Hawaiʻi.
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2.02.2022 - Responding to Climate Change
Dr. Fletcher is the Interim Dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He is Chairperson of the Honolulu Climate Change Commission, a prominent public speaker, and contributor to local and national media.

Senator Chris Lee currently represents the 25th Senatorial District and is a member of the Senate Transportation; Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism; and Judiciary committees. He previously chaired the Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection as a member of the House of Representatives from 2012-2018.

Join Ikaika Anderson as we continue I MUA HAWAIʻI – a series of online community discussions to consider ideas and solutions for the challenges that face our island state. Over the course of the next four weeks, we will be discussing these critical issues with you and various experts.

Out in the Community

Talked policy with Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami. Ikaika & Derek worked together while both were councilmembers & enjoy a solid friendship. Ikaika’s papa Whitney Anderson served in the state House of Representatives with Derek’s uncle, the late Richard Kawakami, & Derek’s aunty, the late Bertha Kawakami.
Talking story with former Kauai County Council Chairman Mel Rapozo in Lihue. Ikaika & Mel served together on the HSAC Executive Committee
Enjoyed meeting up with my Kauai friends Councilmember KipuKai Kuali’i, Councilmember & former Mayor Bernard Carvalho, former Council Chair Mel Rapozo & Council Chair Arryl Kaneshiro
Discussing visitor industry policy with former Maui County Council Chair Mike White. Mike & Ikaika worked closely together as members of the HSAC Executive Committee.
Remembering HPD heroes at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC with Councilmember Joey Manahan & Mayor Kirk Caldwell
Invited by Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui to represent the Honolulu City Council at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan
Representing the Honolulu City Council with Vice Chair Ann Kobayashi at the Nagaoka Festival by invitation of Nagaoka City Council Chairman Katsufusa Maruyama
With friends Dr. Scott Miskovich & Dr. Josh Green
Meeting U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in Washington DC
Participating in a kawa ceremony in New York City with Hokule‘a crew & Captains Bruce Blankenfeld & Nainoa Thompson in New York City during Malama Honua Voyage 2016
Ikaika & Honolulu City Council Chairman Tommy Waters enjoy a solid friendship. Both gentlemen met on the campaign trail 20 years ago in a campaign against one another! Political opponents CAN be friends
Grinding breakfast with former state Senator Uncle Joe Tanaka at Tasty Crust in Wailuku. Ikaika & Uncle Joe have been friends for more than 20 years, as Ikaika’s papa Whitney Anderson & Uncle Joe served in the state Senate together.
Talking story with Maui Mayor Uncle Mike Victorino in his office. I served with Uncle Mike on the Hawaii State Association of Counties Executive Committee when we both served on our respective Councils
The Hawaii delegation at the 2017 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Convention; Hawaii County Councilmember Dru Kanuha, Kauai County Councilmenber Arryl Kaneshiro, Maui County Councilmember & NACo President Riki Hokama & Ikaika.
Team Windward O’ahu; state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Ikaika, state Rep. Cynthia Thielen, state Rep. Scot Matayoshi & state Rep. Chris Lee.
Community service projects were a big part of my activities in public service; bridge repainting with Rep. Chris Lee.
State neglect of Windward median strips allowed overgrowth to block the views of turning drivers. My office saw a problem & took corrective action to address it- we cut the grass ourselves.
Talking with US Sen. Mazie Hirono in DC about infrastructure & public transportation with the Hawaii State Association of Counties delegation.
My dad John Puchalski & grandfather Whitney Anderson have been rocks of solid support.
My children are the reason I wake up every day, & are always with me; they regularly accompanied me during my travels. In 2016 my youngest daughter Kaili joins me & Kauai County Councilmenber KipuKai Kuali’i on the convention floor of the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference in DC.
My eldest son Justin joins me for a reception at the British Ambassador’s residence in DC in March 2020.
We do everything as a family, even dog training classes. 3 of my keiki join me at obedience classes for our cane corso pup Achilles, who is 6 months old.
Joining my grandparents Hannie & Whitney Anderson with Kahu Cordell Kekoa as Kahu blesses our family home in January 2021.