About Dan
My background
I was born and raised here on Maui. The island lifestyle is my identity, but also share the pride in being an American, and am sincerely grateful for the freedoms and opportunities made available to us by the greatest nation in the world. I have been blessed with a lovely wife of 13 years, a 7 year old son, a 5 year old daughter, and was born into a loving and supportive family with roots in Hawaii going back to World War II. My professional career has primarily been in the construction industry, starting in the field as a carpenter, but then coming back into project management in construction and renewable energy after graduating with a degree in finance from UH Manoa.
Unfortunately, I have seen that living here in Hawaii has become more and more difficult as time goes on. I believe this is directly due to the unbalanced control of the State by one party for more decades than I’ve been alive. We have severe homeless problems, high taxes, heavy regulations, and one of the highest costs of living in the nation.
We steward a naturally beautiful place, but also carry what one may argue as the most uniquely rich cultural and historical significances of any State in this great nation. We have a responsibility to navigate the socioeconmic challenges of the future while maintaining our heritage and values. I don’t believe our state leadership is accurately representing the people. One of the main reasons I feel motivated to do something is because I want to be able to look my children in the eye and say that I did something to preserve our way of life and protect our community.
I would be incredibly humbled and appreciative to receive your support in my candidacy for office.
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