Hawaii is blighted by rampant theft, domestic violence, and drug abuse. Our communities are also covered in ugly graffiti and respect for the rule of law and community are at an all time low. When the economy is bad and government shows no leadership-by-example, society falls apart at the seams. As a point in case, 29.5% of our high school students report they are depressed or feel hopeless (Source: Hawaii State Department of Health, April 2016). When there is no hope, our people are at risk for crime, violence, and drugs.
I have a plan and I'll be ready day one to implement