I read through it, but to be honest, I cant memorize it line by line. Werent you part of that same culture, and how are you different from the commission that basically screwed it up? I wanted to switch gears over to rail, and I know Daryl, you wanted, you had several questions on the rail project. Its a important viable alternative means of transportation for us on this island. We wanted to move along to some questions about police. All rights reserved. Keith, what's your favorite song and why? The public needs to pay attention more, too. We have limited resources, so its imperative that the next mayor have a good relationship with our federal delegation, our state delegation and the City Council, and I intend to have a good relationship with all three. What happens with someone like that, whos got a residential property on the makai side of Kam Highway on the windward side or down in Ewa Beach, right up against, you know, near Hau Bush and stuff. You got two plum endorsements recently: HGEA, the white collar public workers union, and UPW, the blue collar public workers unions. It was good for me in the long run, says an appreciative Amemiya in assessing the Kobayashis impact on his life. Its a dangerous mix. Well, by all accounts, they rushed it. Shes engaged me to help run various projects, including increasing breakfast participation by low-income students in our public school state-wide. You know, I dont know if its the citys role to tell them what to do, but I do know the hotels are already planning for climate change and sea level rise. I think that was clear to everyone that thats too many tourists. Her work seeks to hold the government accountable for how it spends money and makes decisions that affect people's lives. In 1971, he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Ryan's Daughter. Thats the aloha spirit at work, and those who are fortunate need to help those who are less fortunate. If theres a shortage of workers at DPP, lets look at outsourcing even more and focus more on compliance and enforcement on the back end. Who planned it badly? What did you change when you were on the commission? Perhaps Amemiya saw an opportunity when he switched law firms in the middle of the case and began representing Bonnys company. I care deeply about the community, and I want to create a better Hawaii and a better Oahu for all of us. Prior to this pandemic crisis, the city was in pretty good financial shape. I basically doubled the amount of female sports opportunities during my tenure. We need them to succeed. And we saw first-hand that the incidences of domestic violence were already increasing. When you say that rail was ill-planned, who do you blame for that? Im for open communication, transparency, we need to make it easier for people to have their say, and technology has proven that you can do it. Are you the most liberal candidate running from mayor? Given that youre a first time candidate, have you read through it and familiarized yourself with city finances? Our vision is to be a leader in shaping a more vital and thriving Hawaii as the foundation for future generations. Industries such as agriculture, aquaculture and renewable energy should be further explored after having been neglected for far too long, he says. Did you see all that, and did you try and take action on it? And for years, Keith Amemiya has been a generous donor to the political campaigns of Hawaii's power players. We need to identify state lands that make sense for housing our communities. 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. 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. And thats one of the first priorities that I want to take. The mayor has appointed some two new people, and well see whether they do a good job. Well, we need to get out of our cars and car pool. 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. Number one is crack down on the illegal vacation rentals; theres too many out there. This is a paid advertisement. When I joined the HHSAA, I saw glaring inequity that our female student athletes were having less opportunities to compete in sports. Additionally, he is credited with reuniting the Oahu public and private schools in football after 48 years of separation, a feat many thought was impossible. Check us out any time for great content and great community. 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. 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? When they say he brings people together, its true.. 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. This link will redirect you to a site that may have certain associated risks, including not being insured by federal deposit insurance. Anyone who lives in those areas have an expectation that there will be tourist as their neighbors. Good fruit always comes from good trees. 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. They treated me like one of their own children. And there was certainly cultures of looking the other way for domestic violence, there was favoritism among police officers. Thats what mayors do, thats what leaders do, is find solutions to very difficult situations. I do know that it was a little higher than the prior year, its an ambitious budget, its an aggressive budget, and time will tell whether they can fulfill all the mandates in that budget. When you type Amemiya into an iPhone, it comes out, Mama Mia.. Telephone: 808-529-4747, Big Island mayor remembers Hilo couple fatally stabbed, Ron Menor, longtime Hawaii politician, dies at 67, Girl, 17, critically injured in vehicle crash in Hawaii Kai, Passengers video captures last moments before Nepal crash, Police search for suspects after visitor robbed in Kaneohe, Ascending Spyros Chakas named National Player of the Week, Hawaiian Home Lands seeks extension to spending deadline, Community contest announced to resolve name beef, Jan. 13, 2018: Hawaii officials send out false alert about incoming missile. Its been disastrous from before construction. 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. I sympathize with the public. MARK GALACGAC PHOTO. If you have any, ideas on how to deal with that, all the cars on the road, buses, other things? Thats the way I look, when you have a cold, you go to the doctor. He also served as Executive Director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association. We have to wait and see. Ive been able to bring people together, Ive been able to collaborate, and Ive been able to find solutions through team work. I had to work multiple jobs bussing tables, working as a legal messenger and unloading shipping containers for a trucking company. 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. And number two, we didnt rent it out as a vacation rental or Airbnb unit. Well, I think we have to wait and see. 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. Reviews. Its important for a mayor to lead by example, and right now the public has little trust in government and political leaders, says Amemiya. Having trouble with comments? Well, its clear that the higher the wage for hotel workers and the like, the better their quality of life. There within these hubs, he envisions a city within a city thats full of housing, retail outlets, grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment all within a walkable, bikeable distance of the rail station, and where we can decrease our reliance on cars., During the early stages of the COVID-19 shutdown, Amemiya helped organize delivery of 14,000 meals at Palolo and Kauluwela elementary schools. Stopping it actually makes a situation worse again. And the unions are aware, Ive spoken to HGEA in particular and they know that change needs to be made. 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. Let me say this: When I see homeless on the sidewalk, I feel sad. 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.. Like they went to a neighborhood board, had it on the agenda, three people showed up, it got approved and they moved on. Everywhere I go around this island, people tell me they want change. First up, we need to tackle our affordable housing crisis. I think thats something that should be done, not only in the police department, but in all city departments throughout the city government. It could be it could be a policy position or even just a personal philosophy. Finally passing into law a true living wage and paid family leave. 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. How does that comment make you feel? So are you even qualified to be mayor, and can you do these things youre trying to do if you havent had an experience in this area? 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. As a longtime advocate thats been involved with several projects to address homelessness, Im pleased to announce the $100,000 grant to The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Divisions highly successful ATS program. And thats why Im running. Fortunately for him, he isnt laboring alone. Their oldest son, Chris, was my best friend. He excelled on camera as an appealing British everyman who often portrayed guileless, wounded war heroes. Let me ask though, other candidates in the race have been making a lot of accusations about fraud, corruption, contractor, even theft from the system. Yes, Im frustrated like everyone else at the rail progress thus far. [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. It keeps getting pushed back, and as you know, HART was hoping to open up that first segment this year. We just lost Loretta Sheehan, we just lost Steve Levinson, highly critical about the commission not really having oversight over (the Honolulu Police Department). Keith Amemiya, Honolulu Mayoral Candidate: Right, well, I have a lot of broad-based experience, especially for the job of mayor. Well actually, looking over your Q-and-A for Civil Beat, thank you very much, you said COVID you know thats the problem of today, but climate change is really gonna be the problem for all of us for the near future, and much further down the line. Theyre experienced in being involved in politics their whole career, theyre experienced in running for different offices every election cycle. Elections 2022 See also: Hawaii gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022 General election General election for Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii Personal Banking Beyond the Basics is a blog dedicated to financial literacy in Hawaii. [19], Amemiya met his wife, Bonny (ne Suzui), in 1995 when she was the CFO of a local fast food chain. Its governments failure in general. Now, in terms of the project, you are talking about, transit-oriented development is one area where we can utilize to build more housing. 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. Many people have made my life possible the way it is today, I feel fortunate, and we need to all pay it forward and we need to make the next generation better than we had it. Its worked in other cities, and I can;t see why it wont work in urban Honolulu. On his campaign. I dont know, I have to think about it. Concerted efforts towards visitor industry spending on local businesses and local agriculture, while mitigating impacts at hot spots and special places, can make a big difference for both our visitors and our local communities. All our focus is on COVID right now, were taking a hit budget-wise, but this is the biggest problem of our lifetime. So prior to that I was getting shuttled from relative to relative, and I was very close to the Kobayashi family. And also Governor Ige came out and said that was a failed policy. I think hes very gifted in that way. We need to contemplate innovative revenue generation opportunities, including potential green taxes, to create more funding. For example, two industries have demonstrated potential in Hawaii, but have not been fully leveraged: 1) film and media production and 2) technology and innovation. Japanese in Hawaii are the state's second-largest ethnic group, and Amemiya would have been the first mayor of Honolulu of Japanese ancestry. I struggled financially, admits Amemiya in recalling that period of his life in the 1980s. So what specific steps would you take to do that? Vacation rentals were never intended for residential neighborhoods. This advertisement is published with the approval and authority of the candidate. For the past 10 years, the CPB Foundation played a leading role in supporting The Salvation Army with their Angel Tree Campaign and 4-Corner Red Kettle Challenge. I worked with high school principals, local businesses, and community leaders, including Carissa Moore and Marcus Mariota, to distribute over 20,000 meals at schools to ensure our keiki and their families were fed. The state needs to also improve the quality of womens wellness and LGBTQIA+ healthcare services on the neighbor islands. She was living independently, but clearly needed help. They tout the wrong kind of experience. Are you the candidate thats going to end homelessness on Oahu once and for all? This Endless bike to work, walk to work, catch the bus to work. Well, first, they were breaking the law, and thats not right. Wow. There are shelters available, but not enough for the 2,000-some un-sheltered folks that are on the street right now. Theyve been involved in politics. After graduating from Punahou in 1983, Amemiya studied finance and law at the University of Hawaii at Mnoa, where he earned his degrees. Essentially, they told him that although they had welcomed him into their home and raised him since his early teenage years, he the childhood buddy of their son Christopher and someone whom Bert had frequently coached in youth sports leagues needed to learn to stand on his own. Im open to that, and I know cities like Singapore place a huge fee or surcharge to even have the right to buy a car. #7-500 Were currently 22,000 units short on Oahu. 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. So my relationship with Governor and Mrs. Ige is strong. 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. We need to be creative. How do you get a change in the economic type of person coming to Hawaii? Like, Heres what your registration is for car one, and your second car is $200 more, and your third car is $300 more?. Its a big, pervasive problem in our society. [18], Amemiya's biological parents divorced when he was 10 years old, and he was raised afterward by a friend's family. Kahauiki Village is a perfect, perfect example. I support Hawaii Tourism Authoritys movement to Huliau or transform towards a kamaina-driven visitor model, focused on bringing the right visitors that are respectful and mindful of their impact on the local community. Theyre tired of the same old politicians running for office and making the same type of decisions that arent improving the lives of working-class families. Ban fundraising during the legislative session 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, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. What would you do as mayor to try to curb that? And we as a government need to do what we can to facilitate it. With no candidate receiving an outright majority of the vote in the August 8 nonpartisan blanket primary, the top two finishers, Amemiya and Rick Blangiardi, advanced to a runoff on November 3. 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. The mailer also claims Amemiya illegally purchased an apartment meant for low-income buyers at the 801 South Street condominiums. As a business leader, I have been able to bridge gaps between our businesses and our communities. Now, of course, Im willing to work with everyone, whether they be Republican, Independent, Aloha Aina party or whatever other party thats out there. 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? I know his wife, Dawn Ige, because she was a former public school vice principal. Therefore, following graduation from Punahou School, he would be expected to fend for himself. I know there are challenges. 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? 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]. "I'm running for. It taught me that its a difficult problem, there are not enough services for mentally ill people. And as the mayor, you can control a couple of things in that regard. My family was having some problems and I was taken in by my best friends family. Keith, you know, whenever we mention illegal vacation rentals, we always have people call us and say whether theyre illegal or not, they need that income from that house or from that room in their house to supplement their income because our cost of living is so bad. Name on ballot: Keith Amemiya Running for: Lieutenant Governor Political party: Democrat Campaign website: amemiyaforlg.com/ Current occupation: Executive Director, Central Pacific Bank. The Amemiyas were not alone. 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. And people only started to protest when they actually saw the bulldozers come in, and at that time, the mayor, perhaps expressing some tone deafness on his part, did not want to stop the project. Ive led large statewide organizations. Thats my goal. However, the Thirty Meter Telescope has seemingly become the tipping point for Native Hawaiian issues and concerns that have been ignored for far too long, and an example of how difficult it is to come back to the table once trust has been broken. We have become far too reliant upon waiting for our Congressional delegation to bring home resources, when most states and counties are proactively applying for funds. Obviously, I cant speak for the current administration, and what theyre gonna do from now to the end of the year, but we need to have a balance, like in all things in life, and if the hotels need a tax break, and the city can make it work on their end, and we should look at it. You cant announce a proposal and expect everyone to like it. 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. We know how it worked out, now Sherwoods is finally off the table, but it seemed like people were listening and reaching out in the community. So that, number one, will create more efficiency. I dont wanna say somethings gonna be cut until we know the true situation in terms of the citys finances a year from now. Im not against all vacation rentals. Let me ask one more question, and along those lines, you were on the commission, there were problems with the police department when you were on the commission too. Born on September 1, 1965 in United States, Keith Amemiya started his career as business executive and politician . 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? I mean, we dont need to go to that point yet, but again we need to change the mindset that everyone does not have to own a car and that we need to explore other modes of transportation. Government in general, whether its federal, state or city, fair or not. Everyone has some relative or friend who has mental illness, and its its like any other illness. And to me, thats unacceptable. 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. Learn more here. Government needs to continue to be vigilant and make decisions to protect our residents based on science and best practices. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 13, 2022. And as mayor, I will work with everyone. Homes on the North Shore, when the tide is up, what are you gonna do about this? And while he still views tourism as a big part of our economy, Amemiya also believes that greater diversity is required. Im very indebted to them for helping me. But on the other hand, I also think of a mom and her child on a stroller walking along a sidewalk and being afraid or having to navigate around a homeless person. Yes, its gonna cost money to the city in terms of more sewage and more water infrastructure and the like, but I like to tell people, they ask me, How can we afford to? And I say, How can we afford not to? The longer we delay these tough decisions, the harder its gonna get to build more housing. "Keith brings a wealth of knowledge, relationships and experience to CPB Foundation," said Catherine Ngo, Chair, CPB Foundation. But is it really almost done? Is that Kirk Caldwell and David Ige? Thats the way we can get out of this. Im sorry. Especially during these difficult economic times, its critical that they have the resources needed to continue their important work in helping people get back on their feet.. We're happy and proud to stand alongside you on this journey! Yes, its a non-partisan race, but almost everybody I come across asks me what party I belong to. I would need to think about it through, but Im inclined to say yes. We need to change our mindset. 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. Lack of collaboration, partisan divide, pettiness, you name it. But people say, Who told you to run? We have lost trust with the public. 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. 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. And I think you also need to have a zero tolerance for corruption. My plan to lower the cost of living consists of: Paid for by Amemiya for Mayor, P.O. Sometimes youre not gonna come to an agreement, but when the public feels that at least theyve had a say in the matter, it makes life a lot easier now to add to that. Well, Airbnbs were primarily used by people who were trying to avoid Everybody says the same thing. We need new leadership. There were cell block beatings, the scandal where they were selling food out of the police stations kitchen that was meant for prisoners, things like that were happening. They should have more ability to investigate wrongdoing in city government. For the very determined Keith Amemiya, the seeds of his disposition were planted the day hnai parents Bert and Harriet Kobayashi sat him down for a heart-to-heart discussion about his future. I do believe that whenever Hawaii has an opportunity to be the worlds leader in a field, when we can further the discovery of our universe, and when we can create more high paying jobs on Hawaii Island, we need to strongly consider it. Some of them are quiet, working-class. Keith, when was the last time you changed your mind about something important? Yes, absolutely, but this does not address the long-term issues. So if theres a project where the developer engaged in honest, meaningful communication, followed the process and got approval, then yes, theres a point, government needs to enforce the law, of course. Other cities have pivoted to make themselves attractive to production companies and have reaped the benefits. 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