Endorsements
U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda
2nd Congressional District, including the Windward side
“One of Esther's strengths is her understanding of how to navigate the federal government. She has been an important partner as we work to supplement city funding on critical issues like infrastructure, climate change, invasive species management, and renewable energy with federal opportunities. I look forward to continuing to work with her to make life better for our windward families.”
State Senator Keohokalole
Kāne‘ohe, Kailua
Senator Chris Lee
Kailua, Waimānalo, Hawai‘i Kai
State Representative Lisa Kitagawa
Kāne‘ohe to Kaʻaʻawa
State Representative Scot Matayoshi
Kāne‘ohe, Maunawili, Olomana
State Representative Lisa Marten
Waimānalo, Enchanted Lake, Lanikai
"Collaboration is so important between state and city legislators, given that there is so much overlap and partnerships on issues, including speed limits, streams, roads, sidewalks, playing fields for our youth, and the protection of our land and natural resources. That is why we support Esther Kia`āina in her re-election for City Council. She works closely with us and we believe that she is an effective advocate for us at the city level."
City Council Chair Tommy Waters and Councilmember for District IV
Hawai‘i Kai, Kuli‘ou‘ou, Niu Valley, ‘Āina Haina, Wailupe, Wai‘alae Iki, Kalani Valley, Kāhala, Wilhelmina Rise, Kaimukī, Kapahulu, Diamond Head, and Waikīkī
"Esther Kiaʻāina is a dedicated and visionary leader who consistently demonstrates her commitment to our community. Her expertise, integrity, and tireless advocacy for our community have been invaluable to our efforts to support housing, public safety and land use. I am proud to work alongside her and endorse her wholeheartedly as Councilmember for District 3."
J. Pahonu Coleman
Waimānalo, Community and Climate leader in Hawaii and the world.
"The future of our ʻōpio (youth) is intrinsically linked to climate change and the adverse impacts to our environment, ocean, land, and natural resources. Councilmember Esther Kia`āina never forgets that and amplifies our collective voices of ʻōpio and aspirations whenever she fights for our communities."
Ruthie Kaminskas
Lanikai, Realtor, ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the United States
“Esther has been a strong advocate against commercial activities at our Kailua and Waimānalo city beach parks. I support her work on this and other quality of life issues impacting our residential communities and also appreciate her help with our small businesses through the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization.”
Stephanie Araki
Kāne‘ohe, Retiree from City Department of Parks and Recreation after 45 years of service, pictured with her late mother Evelyn Araki
“I am grateful that Esther Kia`āina is my Councilmember. She studies all sides of an issue and listens attentively to the community. She knows that it’s impossible to please every single person; yet, she makes a decision and takes a clear, transparent stand. She is on-the-ball, has a no-nonsense approach, and has the courage of her convictions. She’s also fun to watch. She reminds me of Patsy T. Mink.”