I dont wanna say somethings gonna be cut until we know the true situation in terms of the citys finances a year from now. 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. 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. I wanna look at vacant positions.' The state needs to take an active role in increasing the supply of housing for middle- and low-income residents. And its important to work well with state government; we have a small state, where everyone knows each other. 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. What are you gonna do about this very fundamental problem? You know, not all residential areas that are on the seashore are high-end residential areas. That I care about the community, Thats four. First up, we need to tackle our affordable housing crisis. 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? The mailer also claims Amemiya illegally purchased an apartment meant for low-income buyers at the 801 South Street condominiums. Whoever was involved in the project before the construction started. Keith Amemiya [2][3][4] is an American business executive and politician who ran in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election,[5][6] and in 2022 for lieutenant governor of Hawaii. You deal with broad constituencies, you deal with every community. He excelled on camera as an appealing British everyman who often portrayed guileless, wounded war heroes. We need to do more proactive engagement with the community. Make state lands available for low or no cost for affordable housing to be developed, where appropriate and where sufficient infrastructure exists. Well, by all accounts, they rushed it. And we need to end that. I dont think were gonna take away necessarily from any other department, Ive heard from the construction industry, and the development industry, theyre willing to help pay for increased pay for workers or whatever it takes to retain workers in DPP so that they dont leave after six months or a year and start the turnover churn over and over. After graduating from Punahou in 1983, Amemiya studied finance and law at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa, where he earned his degrees. You cant announce a proposal and expect everyone to like it. Theres enough checks and balances in DPP and the permitting process, where if you approve a permit, as long as you have the enforcement and compliance mechanism after, I think well be okay, because there are professionals like architects and engineers looking at the plans as submitted. Were currently 22,000 units short on Oahu. Were not extremely close, but we know each other. You know, I never held it against her. 500 Ala Moana Blvd. 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. Coordination of evidence-based and research-driven practices for community-wide testing and vaccinations. I had an office in the downtown area and it just wasnt a good environment for the homeless or the Chinatown merchants and shop-goers. After graduating from Punahou in 1983, Amemiya studied finance and law at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa, where he earned his degrees. With the pandemic, we have a lot of people unemployed, and its not just housing thats a problem. We met, we first met when I was running high school sports, and weve kept in contact since. And I dont know if those two are fully being utilized under the current constraints of the commission. They might, but we dont know. Would you be willing to freeze or reduce city worker salaries, for example? But I wouldnt rule anything off the table at this point. Hawaiis cost of living is hurting our families and communities. Contact & Personal Details. Keith Amemiya: Moral Leader - YouTube A 1st time Candidate.Keith Amemiya is running for Mayor!Keith is committed to Moral Leadership! In the long run, when we fully build out transit-oriented development at every rail station, it will result in millions and millions of dollars in real property tax revenue for the city, so we cant wait any longer, and we need to do what we can. Senior Vice-President Island Holdings, Inc. 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. The more dialogue, the more feedback, the better for everyone. Again, this is another example of why we need new leadership. And I have a lot of support on the grassroots. #7-500 Elections 2022 See also: Hawaii gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 General election General election for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii We need to find a different place for them. And unless you provide specifics, I dont remember any major controversies at the time involving the police chief or the police department. What do you for them? But now were at a critical point in our citys history, and its time to step up. Chad, why dont you go ahead and start. Its doable, but let me add that another area where we can greatly increase housing inventory is through public-private partnerships. What's one of the more difficult periods of your life and how did you lift yourself out of it? Together with families across the state, we have worked to solve chronic problems for the past few decades, including increasing funding in our rural communities and creating equal access to sports for women and girls. 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. Finally passing into law a true living wage and paid family leave. Why cant we testify via Skype, like I said, or Facetime? During the COVID-19 pandemic, I saw firsthand the food insecurity that was caused when the schools shut down, and many families went without meals. Amemiya's campaign web site says he and his wife purchased a. Now if I can add to that, the pandemic has taught us that maybe everyone doesnt have to go to downtown to work, that maybe you can work from home, maybe we can have four-day work weeks across the board with rotating days off, so that traffic is spread out over the week. You know for some reason, I thought I might be asked that today, and I have the answer. Im in support of vacation rentals in resort areas like Waikiki and Ko Olina. Its a dangerous mix. I view my lack of direct experience in politics as a plus. The lieutenant governors office is an office of opportunity. I need to show voters that Im running to be mayor for the right reason, he continues. The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a tragic blow to a womans right to choose and has dangerous implications to other civil rights and freedoms in our country. 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? I think thats something that should be done, not only in the police department, but in all city departments throughout the city government. Theyre experienced in leaving their office to run for another office during the term that theyre sitting in office. Why did you do that, when the office of mayor is non-partisan? The project has a least another five or six years, I think, to completion. Now granted, I had a lot of help with that, but it was through my initiative to do that, and Im proud of giving girls more opportunities. I felt it was important to take a stand to show what party I belong to. I got to meet a lot of working-class people, and I got to learn about their issues and their challenges first-hand. The real property tax assessments in the upcoming year, we cant assume or shouldnt assume that theyre gonna go down significantly. Both have lots of bodies, both have lots of money. Keith has got a good skill-set when it comes to dealing with people and making connections with them, observes wife Bonny. We need to look at all those options, and COVID has kinda taught us that maybe not everyone has to work in the office everyday. And thats one of the first priorities that I want to take. And again, I know you said we cant keep mentioning illegal vacation rentals, but that will play a huge role in limiting the type and quality of tourists that we have. Thats a huge amount. HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Keith Amemiya knows a lack of political experience could be his biggest weakness. We need to sharpen our pencil. We need a fresh perspective. They dont want people with long-time experience in politics. I first met Kalei when she was in middle school and, because she couldnt get the type of training and player development she needed on Molokai, Bonny and I agreed to let her live with us, explains Amemiya. We have to wait and see. They have failed to deliver a true living wage or paid family leave. We need new leadership. Ive been able to bring people together, Ive been able to collaborate, and Ive been able to find solutions through team work. Everywhere I go, people say that we need change. Little wonder why so many of his supporters believe that in a city ripe for a leader who can galvanize the masses, Amemiya represents their best hope. 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. Shes engaged me to help run various projects, including increasing breakfast participation by low-income students in our public school state-wide. At least two of your competitors say that they dont need training wheels to be mayor. Its a comprehensive plan that seeks to aggressively reduce the housing vacancy or housing inventory shortage that we have right now. But theres three other areas that I think should be, or know should be, reviewed as part of police reform, if you will. Young people are leaving our state in alarming numbers, and we cant attract and retain essential workers because Hawaii is simply not affordable. Would you impose a minimum wage of, say, $20 an hour for across-the-board, or for the hospitality industry, or something like that? One of the more difficult parts was during my high school years. And the general public as well. Additionally, Amemiya was the one who, despite early opposition from school administrators, fought to expand the number of girls sports programs, and won. Well, we need to get out of our cars and car pool. Well, theres no good place for homeless people to stay, but Chinatown is not one of the places we should focus on. The mayor has appointed some two new people, and well see whether they do a good job. The next mayor needs to do something about it. Wow. Because from what I see, youve been a director of a non-profit and you work at an insurance company, but youve got no direct experience in government, no direct experience in a for-profit business. We have many people working second and third jobs, but they need to pay attention. The CPB Foundation has a long history of support for The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division. Itll help to maintain our tourist attractions, like our natural tourist attractions, whether its the Koko Head stairs or other natural hikes. And number two, we didnt rent it out as a vacation rental or Airbnb unit. But clearly the current systems not working, and when I ran high school sports in Hawaii, and it was obviously a state-wide organization, it sounds simple, but it worked, in my opinion very well. Summary. Learn more here. I felt concerned for her. Who planned it badly? Its hard to make ends meet. [2][7][8][9][10] Until 2019 he was the campaign treasurer for U.S. When they say he brings people together, its true.. Well, we need to do what we can to find them alternative places to live. 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. He also intends to push for more affordable housing projects around Oahu, and lobby the private sector to develop additional residences within the urban core. Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations. The bespectacled man seeking to become Honolulus top executive was surprisingly not born with that plucky attitude many have come to know him for; rather, he inherited that trait from his best friends family. Its important for a mayor to lead by example, and right now the public has little trust in government and political leaders, says Amemiya. Keith, if you're augmenting one department, like the Planning Department, what department or other initiatives would you be willing to take away from to help balance the budget? Thats my intent. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2022. Keith Amemiya, Honolulu Mayoral Candidate: Right, well, I have a lot of broad-based experience, especially for the job of mayor. Those things do take time, though. With executive leadership experience in both the public and private sector, Amemiya has unique insight to the multitude of issues facing Hawaii, coupled with the ingenuity to forge impactful solutions through public-private partnerships. It wouldnt make sense to force a $20 an hour minimum wage when companies will shut down because they cant afford to pay their workers, but I do favor a serious look at increasing wages for our front line workers. No, not the law, so much. 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. Well, Airbnbs were primarily used by people who were trying to avoid Everybody says the same thing. Relatives & Associates. Is that doable, given the financial situation of the city right now? And by the way, Civil Beat has reported over the years on a lot of bad cops. Weve somehow lost our way. Collin Moore, Hawaii News Now Political Analyst: Is there one or two big ideas that voters should connect with your candidacy? You basically make it easier to get past, eventually. Both situations, theyre not good. And also Governor Ige came out and said that was a failed policy. As part of his economic recovery package, Amemiya aims to lift residents out of the coronavirus crisis through continued testing, increased contact tracing and vigilant treatment, all the while calling for greater protection of Hawaiis environment and zero-emission transportation for a sustainable future. When you type Amemiya into an iPhone, it comes out, Mama Mia.. I believe youve actually considered amending our city charter to give the commission more teeth. Is the money gonna be there for that, for a lot of infrastructure, for the city to pay for it? He also served as Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association. All rights reserved, Central Pacific Bank Business Debit Mastercard, See All Central Pacific Investment Services. Would you require something like that as part of the permitting process, some kind of online forum for people that developers would have to go through, reach out to people really let people engage? Thats what mayors do, thats what leaders do, is find solutions to very difficult situations. The couple married in 1996, and three years later welcomed their only child, Christopher (named after Amemiyas best friend), into their world. When you look at the Mauna Kea movement and how it has sparked conflicts over projects, what do you tell the nervous developers who have already received the green light by government, and what do you tell the police who have to enforce the law, and native Hawaiians who are willing to protest and put their lives at risk for their causes? He prefers to tout his accomplishments as a statewide leader, which includes years of public service as executive director of Hawaii High School Athletic Association and executive administrator to the Board of Regents at University of Hawaii. Were gonna talk about it, we wanna hear your view points. Well, I share the concern and frustration, if you will, of the two most recent departing commissioners Levinson and Sheehan. Lack of collaboration, partisan divide, pettiness, you name it. Many of them were struggling. Im not complaining about it, but its stressful to have to care and worry about someone in your family thats mentally ill. Its on your mind numerous times a day, everyday. To his credit, he didnt buckle under pressure. She was living independently, but clearly needed help. I read through it, but to be honest, I cant memorize it line by line. Most people, most politicians are saying they want to bring back a lower level of tourism. Were fortunate. [19], In February 2021, Amemiya was appointed as executive director of Central Pacific Bank Foundation. Whose failure is that? It could be it could be a policy position or even just a personal philosophy. Is it really almost done? Weve gone too far. Can I ask, you do talk openly about your mom's mental illness, and I know that must have been very difficult for you. Are you gonna tell a hotel, Hey, you gotta move a mile inland, or 500 feet. What are you gonna do about that? And as mayor, I will work with everyone. Keith, the so-called sweeping of homeless encampments has been a pretty controversial element of Mayor Caldwells response to un-sheltered homelessness. On his campaign. We wanted to get to climate change and its impact on infrastructure, Chad, did you wanna start off with that? There are far more resources available to the homeless in the Iwilei area, which is fairly close by, and we need to do what we can to divert them to that area. And Im wondering two things: One, when you make an answer to Colin, Oh i dont really want to look at that. The state needs to also improve the quality of womens wellness and LGBTQIA+ healthcare services on the neighbor islands. Keith Amemiya is a candidate in the 2020 Honolulu mayoral election.. I was pleased to see the hard work of the working group that was composed of voices from various perspectives that I believe all care about Hawaii and our special places. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. Her work seeks to hold the government accountable for how it spends money and makes decisions that affect people's lives. 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. I created a separate girls golf as a sport. 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? In 2018, the ACLU had to sue the state of Hawaii to get equal treatment for women, for girl athletes. Eliminating taxes on food, medicine, diapers, and other essential products. Fortunately for him, he isnt laboring alone. Keith Amemiya has a new round of television commercials out this month for his Honolulu mayoral campaign and, in addition to being effective, they each close by declaring on screen that the. Corruption scandals at the Capitol have shaken our trust in Hawaiis elected officials. And while he still views tourism as a big part of our economy, Amemiya also believes that greater diversity is required. Now, criminality, I dont know, Im not willing to say that. I care deeply about the community, and I want to create a better Hawaii and a better Oahu for all of us. Hey, were gonna possibly redevelop Sherwood Forest. 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. The Amemiyas Christopher, Keith and Bonny currently call Pauoa home. I dont have to point out that most of our infrastructure, including the tourism sector and Waikiki, including the downtown business area, the Honolulu International Airport, these sewage treatments plants, the power plants all of that is on the coast. We need to identify state lands that make sense for housing our communities. The state needs to work with the counties to ensure zoning regulations help support development for residential housing. I even worked the weekends as a handyman to help pay my way through college at the University of Hawaii and law school afterward.. 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. Hmmmmmmm. People need jobs, theyre gonna need money when the federal money starts running out. In the near-term, abortion rights will be protected in our state, but we need to work to strengthen these rights at the state level, such as ensuring greater access for medical abortions across all islands and creating opportunities for others from outside the state to access medical services here. Im sorry. Keith, in your latest television commercial, you talk about your family, and you also remind viewers that youre a Democrat. The next mayor needs to work with the state, the City Council, the legislature, the federal government to attack climate change. When I joined the HHSAA, I saw glaring inequity that our female student athletes were having less opportunities to compete in sports. Additionally, state government operates in silos much too often. And number three, implicit bias training. Ill answer the resistance to change part first. My roots are deepest in education, having served as the Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, Executive Administrator and Secretary of the University of Hawaiis Board of Regents, and as a State of Hawaii Board of Education Member. Senator Brian Schatz, and was appointed by several state leaders to serve on citizen boards, including the Honolulu Police Commission, Hawaii Board of Education, and Aloha Stadium Authority board.[2]. Executive Director, Central Pacific Bank Foundation. And Im in favor of that. This advertisement is published with the approval and authority of the candidate. Yet, Amemiya apparently did well enough over time to convince her that he was the one. The city had approximately $200,000,000 in reserve in the prior fiscal year. I served on the Board of Education from 2011 to 2015 and know firsthand that every school is unique, particularly in our island state. Do you have that same confidence? Paid for by Amemiya for Mayor, P.O. Particularly at a time when youre trying to maybe cut bureaucracy, which I know is another thing that you have proposed. Father and Mother in Heaven, and is the "elder brother" of all men and spirit beings. They provided a lifeline to me, they provided love, compassion, they provided structure to me, they proved to me that all it takes is one family or one person or set of people to show they care and it can uplift you and change your life trajectory. Like, Heres what your registration is for car one, and your second car is $200 more, and your third car is $300 more?. Number two, requiring an affirmative duty of an officer to intervene if a fellow officer is engaged in wrongdoing, especially in the use of physical force. 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. You showed your cards there. I know there are challenges. And we as a government need to do what we can to facilitate it. Keith, I wanted to talk about the movement at Mauna Kea, because it has sparked a movement on every island, especially here on Oahu. It wont supersede the neighborhood boards, itll supplement the neighborhood boards. We need to look at if we have to pay the workers in DPP more Ive been told that the turnover rate is high because the pay is low, and once they get the commensurate experience, they move on to the private sector. And there was certainly cultures of looking the other way for domestic violence, there was favoritism among police officers. 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. That is a big reason we have a higher cost of living. Well, theres a couple of other ways. I have dedicated my career to public service by working directly in every community statewide throughout my career. Now, of course, we have to balance it with the needs and the capability of the employer, and especially with COVID hitting us, we need to look at whats fair. He has also served as the Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic . When I served on the commission, Chief Kealoha wasnt the chief and I wasnt involved in the selection of Chief Kealoha. 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.. They started that way, and they dont have the resources to pick up and move. So far, momentum appears to be on his side with last weeks news that he was outpacing his political rivals in campaign funds raised with more than $1.2 million. You say that you want to restore trust in government. In television ads, he talks about how his mother suffered from mental illness and was on the brink of. It keeps getting pushed back, and as you know, HART was hoping to open up that first segment this year. Keith calls Honolulu, HI, home. So in the meantime, would you continue sweeps? All rights reserved, https://www.cpb.bank/resources/2021/february/cpb-foundation-appoints-keith-amemiya-executive-director-awards-100-000-grant-to-the-salvation-army-hawaiian-pacific-islands, Copyright 2022, Central Pacific Bank. You have a heart condition, you go to the doctor. 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. I dont know if its the same degree or not, but Im a firm believer in you can always be better, you should always try to be better. I agree with her that the vast majority of our officers in Honolulu are honorable law-abiding people who care about our community, but theres always room for improvement. Well, first, they were breaking the law, and thats not right. How do you get a change in the economic type of person coming to Hawaii? And as you know, theres a rule in place, it gives those cops some anonymity when it comes to disclosing what they did wrong. I know the Hawaii Community Foundation has been helping a lot, Aloha United Way has helped a lot, the Hawaii Foodbank, and just us as a citizenry, we always come through for each other. I am sure that you heard from those developers though, that, Yes, we were reaching out to neighborhood boards, we were following the process, we were communicating with communities. But all of a sudden the conflict rises. Too many of our candidates, too many of our politicians have been entrenched. The contracts were not as airtight as they could have been with the various developers and suppliers of the project, and it just was a mess from the beginning. Theres a lot of city employees that are retiring in the coming years. Its not good to have a homeless person living on the sidewalk, but the solution to that is more affordable housing, more mental health treatment, more drug abuse treatment. They had four children of their own, and I was a fifth child, so to speak to them, and I learned a lot about giving back, compassion, selflessness, and just doing good when you dont expect anything in return. 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