SENATOR MAILE SHIMABUKURO 2023 HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE
Kaena - Makaha - Waiʻanae - Nānākuli - Mā‘ili - Ko Olina
MAY 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to our newest DHHL Leadership Chair Kali Watson & Deputy Katie Ducatt After a thorough and rigorous confirmation process, Kali Watson was confirmed as the Director of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) as well as the ex-officio chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. He is joined by Katie Ducatt as Deputy Director for DHHL and form the newest team to move the organization into the future. They are pictured (see right) during their Kapolei Office blessing conducted by my Chief of Staff, Kahu Keahi Renaud.
POKA’I BAY REPAIRS GETS FUNDING In working with Rep, Gates, we just secured
$ 5,759,000.00 in capitol improvement funds for the Department of Land & Natural Resources is dedicated to repair the three jetties at Pōka’ī Bay to increase both the water circulation and chronic structural damages. All of these improvements along with ongoing testing is to create a more safer location to for recreation and traditional cultural practices.
$20 MILLION for FREE PRESCHOOL for the Wai‘anae Coast 3 and 4 year olds may be eligible for FREE pre-school under the expanded Pre-K program statewide after the governor appropriated $75 million to expand access to Pre-Kindergarten. The Program intends to (1) Support construction of new facilities (2) Support renovation, improvement and expansion (3) Increase accessibility of Pre-K programs statewide
CLICK SCHOOL LOGO ABOVE FOR APPLICATION WEBSITE
The participating schools on the westside include: • Kamaile Academy PCS: $20,000,000 (200 seats) • Nanakuli Elementary School: $1,000,000 (20 seats) • Wai’anae Elementary School: $1,000,000 (20 seats)