We need to do all of that, because housing is in short supply on the island. from the William S. Richardson School of Law. I felt concerned for her. I think thats a great opportunity to look at retooling the jobs that they did, modernizing the jobs that they did and making it more efficient. The project has a least another five or six years, I think, to completion. And the unions are aware, Ive spoken to HGEA in particular and they know that change needs to be made. As a state, we have only scratched the surface in terms of our potential as a hub for media production. So I think if you cut down on that, itll help the over-tourism that we all felt. Im in support of vacation rentals in resort areas like Waikiki and Ko Olina. We also need to dedicate a team to pursue ongoing federal funding, as we know that we are leaving billions of dollars on the table every year. More so when she was living on her own, and thats another thing people dont realize, theres different levels of mental illness. And in particular, because after that project was completed, many units changed hands and at higher prices. I dont know, Im just thinking out loud, and maybe the city will acquire that property for them, or the state, and that in turn will help find them a new house and pay for it. Speaking of fairness, what about for the hotels that have been essentially not able to operate for months what about giving them a tax break on property taxes? Theres no debate about that, in probably some things will have to be cut. We need to find a different place for them. You need to lead by example. So I dont wanna speculate. We have heard in the middle of this pandemic from behavioral health specialists that they are deeply concerned that depression will get worse, domestic violence, all of these other issues will get worse because of the pandemic. They already are in Kaaawa and places like that. I know them well, personally and professionally, so I look forward to the opportunity to work with all of them. Now, criminality, I dont know, Im not willing to say that. He was born and raised in Windward O'ahu, where his maternal grandparents Whitney and Hannie Anderson, and mother and stepfather Kim and John Puchalski, raised him . What we need now, more than ever, is not another career politician or lobbyist, but a true leader, who knows how to bring people together to get things done. But thats part of the deal and Im OK with it.. Were currently 22,000 units short on Oahu. Well, to stay on this topic for just a minute, because its so big, not just from TMT, but here on Oahu alone, you mentioned Sherwoods. Ive been able to bring people together, Ive been able to collaborate, and Ive been able to find solutions through team work. We need to empower principals to make decisions that are right for their students and communities and invest more in our schools and communities to truly support our next generations. And one of the initiatives I wanna undertake as mayor is to create an Office of Community Engagement, and that offices job is to go out in the community and speak to people way ahead of any project thats gonna be proposed. There were no sparks during their initial encounter, in which they initially found themselves working on opposite sides of a lawsuit. I think my career has shown that. It would also create a diverse field of new local jobs that pay competitively in industries to help keep our young people in Hawaii and create more remote working opportunities so workers can spend more time with their families rather than on the road. Where do the previous administrations fail, though cause everyone says, we need more affordable housing. There are shelter beds available, we need to get the homeless people to the shelter. So the rail project right now, its a major step. Ill answer the resistance to change part first. But now were at a critical point in our citys history, and its time to step up. The mayor has appointed some two new people, and well see whether they do a good job. Can I ask, you do talk openly about your mom's mental illness, and I know that must have been very difficult for you. Can you place penalties for people who have way more cars than they need? The next mayor needs to work with the state, the City Council, the legislature, the federal government to attack climate change. I was heavily involved in that project, it was a project involving the state, the city, the non-profit sector, and we were able to build, in rather short order, 150 homes housing 600 people, 150 families that were previously homeless, and there are plans in the works to build more of those. I know that costs money, but one organization that I feel strongly about, that I know can help domestic violence in particular is the Domestic Violence Action Center. Well, I take that back, its homelessness and the high cost of living, high-cost housing. We have many people working second and third jobs, but they need to pay attention. Ive worked directly with communities on Oahu on an every-day basis. His leadership is proving invaluable to hit the ground running, forging a bright path forward beyond the current pandemic and continuing our mission of supporting Hawaii communities.. Box 1777, Honolulu, HI 96806. It taught me that its a difficult problem, there are not enough services for mentally ill people. During this pandemic, my campaign pivoted from campaigning for a while and provided meals to low income elementary school students, healthcare workers and domestic violence survivors, and their children. What did you change when you were on the commission? We need to do more proactive engagement with the community. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - With Hawaiis primary election getting closer by the day, the five leading candidates for Honolulu mayor sat down for an extensive, hour-long job interview with journalists from Hawaii News Now and Honolulu Civil Beat in an attempt to find out which candidate was most qualified for the citys top job. Thats what mayors do, thats what leaders do, is find solutions to very difficult situations. Keith, but some of the complaints that have come out of that, I think of Campbell High School in particular, where there may be a sports team for the girls, but they may not have locker rooms like the boys do that would be very fundamentally unfair. What did that experience teach you about mental illness that other people could learn from, and how will it affect your ability to deal with the terrible mental illness problems we have in this city? You can impose a tourist passport tax, to levy against tourists, and itll be used to help provide or pay down infrastructure. While they taught me how to be generous, compassionate and loving, they also showed me the value of hard work and that I could do things on my own.. Contact & Personal Details. They had a lot of engagement in the community that said, We dont want it. And the developer said, Well, too bad. One of the cornerstones of his campaign addresses Honolulus severe housing deficit, which he says is 22,000 units short of demand. To fix this issue, hes vowed to curb activities such as illegal vacation rentals, which he argues increases the cost of housing. So to be clear, I wasn't there in 2018, and I don't think any of you are suggesting I was, so during my tenure, there were a lot of improvements to female athlete facilities. Below is the full transcript of Keith Amemiyas discussion with Mahealani Richardson, Daryl Huff, Colin Moore, Chad Blair, Christina Jedra and Stewart Yerton. The power of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor can be used to coordinate and work between state agencies, convene working groups for departments working on housing issues, and streamline existing processes. What the Kobayashis did for me transformed my life, Amemiya finalizes, and Ive always thought that if every teenager could just get one adult to believe in them, what a better world we would have.. One of the things about working class people we hear, with the hotel workers, for example, one job should be enough, and calling for better wages. We talk with Keith about the reasons why he's running for lieutenan. I mean, I cant blame it all on government. Climate change is the crisis of our lifetime, he notes. Can you tell us a little bit about that? These days, Amemiya is working harder than ever, pushing himself as if the future of the city is at stake. We need new leadership. Many of them had to make hard choices, whether its to pay the rent or pay their car bill, whether its pay their medical bill or food on the table or even choose to stay here and struggle or move away from family and friends to the mainland to find lower cost of living. Being able to house our families is at the heart of our responsibility to ensure a basic quality of life for our communities. We have to get the cost of living under control too many of our families and friends are already having to leave every year. Keith Amemiya, thank you so much for coming here today. What would you look at cutting, what city services? Well, one area to look at is the city has approximately 1,000 vacancies right now, and theyve had that out of their 10,000-employee workforce for several years. And we saw first-hand that the incidences of domestic violence were already increasing. I suspect that if Im elected mayor, our lives are all going to change, he says. And we as a government need to do what we can to facilitate it. bike to work, walk to work, catch the bus to work. [19], In February 2021, Amemiya was appointed as executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation. Keith Amemiya: Moral Leader - YouTube A 1st time Candidate.Keith Amemiya is running for Mayor!Keith is committed to Moral Leadership! We do a lot of chores and we do a lot of takeout, notes Bonny, adding that the couple often passes its weekends watching documentaries and, prior to COVID-19, attending numerous sporting events together. To be honest, there's 15 candidates, I know some better than others, but I view myself in terms of the candidates I know, to be the most liberal. Thats not fair to people who follow the law. The same can be said for using the states commercial and industrial holdings as potential sites for technology companies in the biotechnology and innovative technology sectors. Theres only a few hundred shelter beds available at any one time, so in the meantime, when there is this immediate situation, would you continue enforcement? Shes engaged me to help run various projects, including increasing breakfast participation by low-income students in our public school state-wide. But you also have to do your homework and show them on paper, and once you get a track record of success, then the next time you propose something, theyre more open to it.. It is important that we come from a place in these discussions of knowing and respecting that wahi pana. I mean, theyre all lumped together and its huge, huge concerns, and theyre lumped together and they both have the same solution. Dutifully, Amemiya accepted the Kobayashis decision even though at the time, he had no idea what it took to be a young, responsible adult with everything resting on his shoulders. In one of your flyers, you said: Political leaders have failed our people, that leadership of the past did not work. Youre talking about the failure to communicate with communities. We need them to succeed. Since 2007, he has donated $63,400 to local and state political campaigns, according to state data. At the time, he was a young civil litigation attorney and Bonny (formerly Suzui) was the CFO of a local fast food chain. Well, that was a lot more than three words. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keith Amemiya knows a lack of political experience could be his biggest weakness. Amemiya will manage strategic planning, programs, and operations for CPB Foundation. His mother suffered from mental illness and Keith was brought up by various relatives until he moved in with a friend whose father, Bert T. Kobayashi Jr., became Keith's hnai father. Its worked in other cities, and I can;t see why it wont work in urban Honolulu. And I think with all the controversies that have gone on nationally and locally, and the uprisings, nationally and locally, this is the election, I hope, people speak up and vote. Number one, the police chief is already doing it, looking into whether chokeholds should be altered or eliminated altogether. CPB Foundations support allows us to provide a comprehensive continuum of substance abuse treatment services for those in our community most in need. Keith Amemiya, better known by her family name Keith Amemiya, is a popular American business executive and politician. By surrounding himself with a trusted campaign staff that is as resolute as he is, this first-time political candidate has positioned himself as a favorite in the upcoming Honolulu mayoral race. We need to identify state lands that make sense for housing our communities. During his 12 years with HHSAA, for example, he successfully persuaded many risk-averse principals and athletic directors to launch a second state championship division for the so-called smaller schools. It was a move that not only brought in more money for the state, but also increased the level of excitement for prep sports exponentially. So what do you say to those folks who have some sort of vacation rental, what even to you do to them if youre mayor? Keith, I wanted to talk about the movement at Mauna Kea, because it has sparked a movement on every island, especially here on Oahu. We need to look at maybe elongating the financing of the rail project, but we need to finish the rail project. 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As one of Amemiyas first actions as Executive Director, CPB Foundation awarded The Salvation Army's Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division a $100,000 grant to support their Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) program located in Nuuanu. Its not for personal gain, for wealth or fame, but its to fix problems and make the community better.. On his campaign. That may change by the time this interview airs, but I think people are crying out for restoring trust, for seeing in the George Floyd marches across the country. We are grateful for their assistance., Homelessness is a crisis affecting every community in the state, and substance abuse is one of the leading causes, said Amemiya. We need to pivot towards a more multi-modal transportation system. Yes, its a non-partisan race, but almost everybody I come across asks me what party I belong to. I have the experience to bring solutions to problems. Its pretty powerful people that are very well connected, and very entrenched, you might even say, Are you really your own man, or are other people pushing you to take this job? This is a paid advertisement. I care deeply about the community, and I want to create a better Hawaii and a better Oahu for all of us. Keith, what would you propose to do about the homeless situation, specifically in Chinatown, because (the Institute for Human Services) tried to create a facility there that failed because of push back by the business community. Everyone tells me that the system in the Department of Planning and Permitting is outdated. Keith Amemiya, Honolulu Mayoral Candidate: Right, well, I have a lot of broad-based experience, especially for the job of mayor. Both have lots of bodies, both have lots of money. They dont want people with long-time experience in politics. They want someone different, and they want someone new. I wonder, What got them to that point. I think of my own mom, who has mental illness and was on the brink of homelessness many times, if not for her family and friends. Well, one issue I want to undertake and start from day one is to increase the affordable housing inventory in Hawaii. The ATS program is a 66-bed licensed and accredited residential treatment facility for men and women offering confidential assessment, individualized treatment planning, private one-to-one counseling, group counseling sessions, cognitive restructuring, family education and counseling, alcohol and drug education, life skills seminars, HIV prevention and education, 12-step support services, drug testing, professionally prepared meals, and continuing care. I got to meet a lot of working-class people, and I got to learn about their issues and their challenges first-hand. Having trouble with comments? Im also in favor of looking at maybe real property tax deferral, where they dont have to pay it now, but they can pay it later. If a developer, for instance, followed the law, they did reach out to people such as the Kahuku windfarm. Amemiya testified before a federal grand jury Thursday. While critics like to point out his lack of political experience, Amemiya takes pride in his outsider status, viewing it as an argument against the status quo. Would you impose a minimum wage of, say, $20 an hour for across-the-board, or for the hospitality industry, or something like that? Who planned it badly? Many people before me have helped me. You have a heart condition, you go to the doctor. I think I saw a recent study that showed that most people in Hawaii lived within several miles of their place of work. It seems like the commission was the same culture that it had back when you were there, that led to Kealoha, that led to the payoff to Kealoha. Is that Kirk Caldwell and David Ige? Amemiya's campaign web site says he and his wife purchased a. I am running to change the status quo, end political corruption, and put our local families interests first. What would you do to help them, either by creating jobs or otherwise helping people who are really vulnerable right now, in very big numbers? Bert and Harriet were great role models for me. As a business leader, I have been able to bridge gaps between our businesses and our communities. Access and information to ensure that peoples basic needs are met, such as food and housing. I mean, why not? So it is with Keith Amemiya, who, thanks to the lessons taught by his hnai parents and his years of public service, has grown into the next possible mayor of Honolulu. PHOTO COURTESY KEITH AMEMIYA, He would soon find out. Theyre trying to find a contract with a group of companies that would not only build the last stage of the rail, but also will maintain it and run it for the next 30 years at a price that is affordable to the city. When you type Amemiya into an iPhone, it comes out, Mama Mia.. [7] Before running for elected office, he was the senior vice president of Island Holdings, Inc., starting in 2012, and executive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association from 1998 to 2010. My top spending priorities will be for affordable housing and reducing the cost of living for our residents. Yeah, we know you from high school, we know about Island Holdings, and you left that company, youre no longer with that company. Its hard to make ends meet. I support resuming tourism, but not at the 10 million visitors a year amount. Im the only candidate for lieutenant governor who is not a career politician or a lobbyist and who has executive leadership experience leading large statewide organizations. Full Transcript: Keith Amemiyas Interview, The five leading candidates for Honolulu Mayor sit down for an extensive job interview with six journalists from Hawaii News Now and Civil Beat, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, [email protected] (808) 847-3246, [email protected] (808) 847-3246, [email protected] (808) 847-3246, [email protected] (808) 847-3246, [email protected] (808) 847-3246. Whoever was involved in the beginning of the project before construction. Industries such as agriculture, aquaculture and renewable energy should be further explored after having been neglected for far too long, he says. You know for some reason, I thought I might be asked that today, and I have the answer. I would lose votes if I do that. Additionally, Amemiya was the one who, despite early opposition from school administrators, fought to expand the number of girls sports programs, and won. I sympathize with the public. Work with community organizations to go beyond just saying no and move into envisioning what we are willing and wanting to say yes to affordable housing in their communities. Thats the way we can get out of this. Tourism is one of our economic life-bloods, and we need to do what we can to work with these hotels to address the rising sea levels. In supporting my mother and her challenges with mental health, I have seen firsthand the lack of resources needed for individuals and families. And its something that never goes away. Thats my intent. Those things do take time, though. I worry about her today, shes in a care home now, but still, I think about her constantly. We wanted to move along to some questions about police. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. If I could follow up, both on Mahea and Daryls point, some people said, Wheres this guy coming from?' These strategies can be implemented at the State level to create more housing: And as the mayor, you can control a couple of things in that regard. We have to wait and see. Its legal. I hear from everyone in the construction industry, the development industry, even the home improvement industry, people who wanna build an extension to their house. I served on the Board of Education from 2011 to 2015 and know firsthand that every school is unique, particularly in our island state. But people say, Who told you to run? Mayoral candidate @keithamemiya joins me to discuss all of the issues we as a community are dealing with in the unprecedented time. Homelessness Mental He. Keith Amemiya named executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation By Star-Advertiser Staff Feb. 27, 2021 COURTESY PHOTO Keith Amemiya Prev Next Central Pacific Bank Foundation has. Theyre experienced in leaving their office to run for another office during the term that theyre sitting in office. Personal Banking Beyond the Basics is a blog dedicated to financial literacy in Hawaii. Do you think that it was incompetence or criminality that got us where we are? Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations. Thats the only way we can get out of this, that we have to help each other. At least two of your competitors say that they dont need training wheels to be mayor. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2022. But I wouldnt rule anything off the table at this point. At 801 South Street, insiders exploited complex and shifting 'designed-to-fail' affordable housing rules to legally grab cheap units for themselves and . MARK GALACGAC PHOTO. Id like to talk about homelessness a little bit, because it was cited as the number one issue of concern among residents in the latest National Community Survey, and the recent Point In Time count shows that numbers are virtually unchanged from last year. Keith Amemiya is an attorney and the Senior Vice-President of Island Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Island Insurance and four other local subsidiaries. Would you be willing to freeze or reduce city worker salaries, for example? We need to sharpen our pencil. Well, to the point we discussed earlier, giving more teeth to the police commission may help, and that in turn will give more confidence in the public. We have lost trust with the public. It sounds a little bit like unicorns and rainbows to me, but what happens if that doesnt work? Werent you part of that same culture, and how are you different from the commission that basically screwed it up? Keith Amemiya. And the general public as well. Prior to his candidacy for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Amemiya was Senior Vice President of Island Holdings, Inc. the parent company of Island Insurance, Atlas Insurance Agency, Tradewind Capital Group, IC International, and Pacxa. Keith Amemiya (born 1965 or 1966) is an American business executive and politician who ran in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election. Provide zero-interest down payment assistance to first time homebuyers. Of course, those ordinary days figure to be history if Amemiya finds a new home at Honolulu Hale. Everyone has some relative or friend who has mental illness, and its its like any other illness. In addition to creating long-term housing that our families can actually afford, the state has neglected supporting the mental health needs of our community. Yet, Amemiya apparently did well enough over time to convince her that he was the one. So as mayor, if you find yourself in the middle of it, what do you say to each of those factions, when people are putting themselves on the line? So Ill do what I can. Make state lands available for low or no cost for affordable housing to be developed, where appropriate and where sufficient infrastructure exists. Theres a case where that issue, the development put in the ball field and the parking lot and tear down all the trees had actually been in the works for years and years and years. Lack of political will. And I think you also need to have a zero tolerance for corruption. We need to find more alternative housing options for homeless people. We can look at financing, interest rates are still relatively low, we can look at partnerships with the private sector. All our focus is on COVID right now, were taking a hit budget-wise, but this is the biggest problem of our lifetime. So let me follow up on this too. from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Government needs to continue to be vigilant and make decisions to protect our residents based on science and best practices. Keith, in your latest television commercial, you talk about your family, and you also remind viewers that youre a Democrat. I need to show voters that Im running to be mayor for the right reason, he continues. I dont wanna say somethings gonna be cut until we know the true situation in terms of the citys finances a year from now. Priorities such as building water and infrastructure capacity for housing, down payment assistance, and investing in diversified industries are all important for our continued economic recovery. Keith, speaking about Governor Ige, obviously, one of the things the mayor will have to do is work closely with the governor and with the legislature, particularly now, in the recovery from COVID. He also served as Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association. As lieutenant governor, Senator Schatz built such a team, and we should reconstitute it. They treated me like one of their own children. I dont know, I have to think about it. What did you do about that issue when you were actually there? 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Brian Schatz", "AFL-CIO announces endorsement for Amemiya in mayoral campaign", "Four more Honolulu City Council members endorse Amemiya for mayor", "HGEA endorses Keith Amemiya for Honolulu mayor", "Keith Amemiya named executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation", "CPB Foundation Appoints Keith Amemiya Executive Director, Awards $100,000 Grant to The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Keith_Amemiya&oldid=1125280749, Candidates in the 2020 United States elections, Candidates in the 2022 United States elections, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 December 2022, at 05:23. In 2020, ATS served 1,030 men and women, down from the previous year due to fewer available beds caused by critical funding cuts and COVID-related regulations, said Major Jeff Martin, Divisional Leader, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division. Whose failure is that? 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