Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Brickwood Galuteria
"OHA is acknowledged, at least by those who created it back in 1978, as the fourth branch of Hawaii state government."
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"OHA is acknowledged, at least by those who created it back in 1978, as the fourth branch of Hawaii state government."
Among other changes, the head of a leading Hawaii tourism association is calling for mandatory certification in Native Hawaiian culture for all hospitality industry employees.
"I also will fight to bring back home Transient Accommodation Tax revenue to the counties to mitigate the impact of visitors – from emergency services to our public facilities and special places."
Looking Back: What was in The Blade this week back when
The state tourism authority is asking the Legislature for funding to rebrand Hawaii and attract visitors who might volunteer to plant trees, clean beaches and care for taro patches.