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A newsletter from State Representative Joey Manahan 29th District - Kai, Kapalama, Mokauea, Sand Island 2007

Dear Friends, I would like to take this Over $20 million awarded for projects opportunity to thank you for allowing me to serve you as and services in the 29th District the State Representative for the 29th House District of Grant-In-Aid: $4,333,875 the State of . As the Where Did the Surplus Go? Vice Chair for the House Lawmakers were faced with a budget surplus of nearly $700 million at the $2,200,000 – Kokua Kalihi end of the last fiscal year. However, state economists are predicting the Hawaii’s Committee on Tourism and Valley - Provides health services to economy is slowing down considerably. Given this situation, the Legislature adopted the prudent, responsible approach of investing in the programs and in- Culture and a member of the Asian and Pacific Island immi- frastructure upon which the people of Hawaii depend. The chart below reflects the House Committees on the Legislature’s priorities in spending the surplus, as well as a cautious ap- grant population in Kalihi Valley. proach going forward. Agriculture, Economic Emergency $250,000 - YMCA of Honolulu - Housing/Homeless Development and Business Public Safety Appropriations Package YMCA responds to a wide range of $26.0, 4% $26.0, 4% $75.0, 11% Health and Human Concerns, our committees Services Programs community needs through various Tax Cuts $195.0, 28% worked with many organiza- $80.0, 12% tions and individuals to programs. The YMCA of Honolulu address the pressing needs serves more people on Oahu than of our State. As a member any other direct-service, nonprofit of the House Committee on organization. Finance, I was able to $50,000 - Alliance for Drama secure over $20 million in Education - ADE teaches drama University of Department of Ed- Hawaii System ucation capital improvement proj- appreciation, respect for self and $90.0, 13% 2007 Regular Session $190.0, 28% ects and grants-in-aids for others, teamwork, and life skills Dollars in millions the 29th district while work- through programs such as the T-Shirt ing with my colleagues to Theatre, a Kalihi-based performance $134,000 – Catholic Charities Hawaii - address numerous concerns group with students from Farrington High Provides a wide range of social services to statewide. School, Kalakaua and Dole Middle Schools. over 27,000 people each year through pro- Thank you for providing $450,000 - Bishop Museum - Largest grams that are offered on Kaua'i, O'ahu, Maui, feedback in the form of tes- museum in the state and the premier natural and the Big Island. timony, letters, emails, and cultural history institution in the $100,000 - Ethnic Education Foundation - phone calls, and our con- Pacific, and is recognized throughout the Assists in disseminating information to a versations. Only by work- world for its cultural collections, research broader range of the State's population in the ing together can we build a projects, consulting services and public edu- event of a disaster or emergency. cational programs. stronger community and $100,000 - KNDI Radio 1270 AM - KNDI improve the quality of life in has the ability to communicate in many differ- our State. It is a privilege ent languages and broadcasts emergency mes- to be your voice in the sages to non-English speaking residents and Hawaii State Legislature, visitors in the State. and I promise to uphold my - Parents and Children Together duty to serve you with $400,000 (Weed & Seed) - One of Hawaii's leading pri- humility, strength, and vate nonprofit family service agencies and a honor. leader in the design and delivery of a broad Sincerely, range of social and educational services. $250,000 – The Filipino Community Center - A gathering place for promoting activities to share and perpetuate the Filipino Joey Manahan heritage. It also offers many social and human District 29: Kalihi Kai, Rep. Manahan at a hearing of the House service programs for all members of the com- Kapalama, Mokauea, Finance Committee munity. Sand Island continued on page 4 Opening Day Tax Relief SB 148 - The Legislature passed sev assist the residents of Hawaii. This The Hawaii State Legislature officially commences each new legislative session with a long- the State's surplus to the neediest of standing tradition of Opening Day ceremonies which is unique to Hawaii. The ceremony features amount to all taxpayers. music, swearing-in of newly elected officials, and speeches that provide an overview of the upcoming session. All legislators open their doors and invite the community to share in the food SB 1882 - This bill establishes a refun and fun. receive greater relief. In this measure, current needs and incomes of those try credit assists those who need it most. Improving Road Saf HB 375 - In the past year, there hav injuries, especially among the elderl ty on Oahu's roadways, the Legislatu to stop or yield to the right-of-way t are not in place or not in operation. offenses of Hawaii's crosswalk law. SB 1191 - The purpose of this meas Transportation (DOT) to work with Ermilita Garces and Rep. Manahan steps for immediate action to make c enable county officials to recalibrate a statewide public awareness campa Rep. Manahan on the House Chamber floor as pedestrian-activated flashing sign carried signs and flags, advanced cro cars and pedestrians. Making Hawa with Kamehameha's famous law, Ke Paddle, which assures that every ma peace. Raising the Benefits HB 1500 - Savings for businesses and Local 5 low unemployment rate and strong job roll taxes that will now be paid on a w $35,000, the highest in the nation. The of wages to 75% and increases the am help lower the cost of doing business i from one of the biggest tax breaks eve HB 831 - Requires the Office of Vetera ial services for World War II Filipino ve Mayor Mufi Hannemann congratulates Rep. Joey Manahan as he embarks on his first term of office Care Homes HB 833 - Individuals who provide in-h of Hawaii Medicaid Waiver Program w Gear Up kids (Tia Fala, Hans Nansen, Isaac Kai, opposed to being employees of the Sta Rep. Manahan) tinue providing quality services to the SB 1182 - Enables the Department o for persons residing in community c to increase the allowance amount to Clean Communities HB 1513 - Increases the financial pen fraud. Every person found guilty shall person shall be disqualified from votin office. SB 228 - If a minor is found doing g legal guardians to remove the graffit Color Guard (Lane Senator and Rep. Manahan hours of community service. Phongphila, Alvin Yasay, Lovejoy Manzano, Sweet- Angel Figuracion, Sgt. Efran Aguilara) HB 1614 - Appropriates funds to co nuisance abatement laws and other u Connecting with the Community veral significant tax relief measures this year to bill requires the Legislature to return a portion of Turning trash into cash was an opportunity for me to help raise money for f taxpayers rather than giving back a relatively small Farrington High School's Athletic Program, as well as encourage the Kalihi com- munity to recycle and keep trash off our streets. At the end of the day, the area ndable credit to ensure that those with lower incomes legislators in cooperation with our schools, private businesses, and nonprofit , the income brackets and credit amounts reflect the organizations raised $1,110.04. ying to pay for basic necessities. The food/excise tax This session, I joined city officials, the Honolulu Police Department and con- cerned residents for Citizens’ Patrol to make our neighborhoods safer. The citi- zens canvas neighborhoods to deter crime, graffiti and the use of drugs. fety Graffiti in Hawaii has become a major problem for many communities. Ours is ve been numerous reports of pedestrian fatalities and no exception. Government officials, community leaders and other volunteers ly. To address the ongoing issue of pedestrian safe- gave their time to paint over graffiti, and I was fortunate to have been able to ure passed HB 375, which clarifies a driver's duty organize and take part in graffiti paint-outs in several locations in Kalihi. to a pedestrian in a crosswalk when traffic signals In an effort to beautify our neighborhood, I took part in numerous Adopt-a- The measure also increases the fines for multiple Highway clean-ups, which is a partnership between the Oahu Filipino Community Council and area legislators to clean the portion of Kalihi St. from Kamehameha sure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Field to Sand Island. nonprofit organizations and the counties to take crosswalks and roadways safer. This measure would e traffic signals to lengthen crossing times, develop ign, implement pilot projects using such strategies nals, in-pavement warning lights, and portable hand- osswalk markers, and enforce crosswalk laws for aii's roadways safer for pedestrians are consistent e Kanawai Mamalahoe, the Law of the Splintered an, woman, and child is able to travel freely and in s d employers have come through this session. Hawaii's b growth has allowed the Legislature to adjust the pay- wage base of $13,000 per employee, down from e bill also increases unemployment benefits from 70% mount that part-time employees can receive. This will in Hawaii and allow Hawaii's businesses to benefit er proposed by the Legislature. ans' Services to provide up to $2000 for funeral and bur- Rep. Manahan with Weed and Seed officers, members of the Oahu Filipino eterans and to transport their remains to the Philippines. Community Council and the community

home and community-based services under the State would be deemed an independent contractor as ate. This would allow our care home operators to con- community while saving the State millions of dollars. of Human Services to establish a needs allowance care homes and other long-term care facilities, and $50 per month from $30.

nalties against those who are found guilty of an election be fined or imprisoned. Besides the punishment, the ng and from being elected to an appointed or elected graffiti, the court can require the minor, parents or ti, and order the minor to perform a minimum of 80 Rep. Manahan and Mayor Mufi Rep. Joey Manahan with Farrington High Hannemann paint over graffiti School athletes unloading truckloads of ontinue the enforcement and prosecution of drug trash unit activities. Working With Our Schools Grant-In-Aid continued from page 1 $224,875 - Adult Friends for Youth - Counsels Throughout the session I was fortunate to have been able to partic- high-risk youth, including gang members and high ipate in several activities with the students from our district schools. school dropouts. Day at the Capitol gives teachers and students of the Farrington $175,000 - Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii - Complex the opportunity to dialogue with their area legislators on Provides programs and services that help keep issues they consider important to their community and school while Hawaii's children and families healthy, strong, and learning about the legislative process. The event is sponsored by our resilient against drug and alcohol abuse. area legislators in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The National Education Association created Read Across America 2007 Capital Improvement Projects for Day to recognize the birthday of children's author, Dr. Seuss and to District 29: $11,005,000 make reading a national pastime. This event has become the largest $775,000 - Kalihi Kai Elementary School to national reading event with more than 45 million people participat- improve the electrical system and school grounds; ing. This year I read to students at Kalihi Waena Elementary and Kalihi Kai Elementary. It was a great experience, and I had a won- $300,000 - Kalihi Waena Elementary School for derful time. I look forward to participating again next year. improvements to the music room, computer lab and I also had the opportunity to meet and talk to students from Kalihi classrooms; Kai Elementary, Kapalama Elementary and Kalakaua Middle includ- $800,000 - Linapuni Elementary School for the ing Team Holomua, who designed and tested a robot made com- design and construction for soil stabilization and struc- pletely from Lego pieces and won the "Most Creative Presentation" tural repairs; Award, during their Capitol visits and discussed the legislative $1,500,000 - Keehi Small Boat Harbor for the process and importance of being involved with government. design and construction to replace deteriorated piers and other related work; $30,000 - Anuenue Fisheries Research Center for maintenance, safety and electrical upgrades; $700,000 - Piers 39-40, Honolulu Harbor for improvements to the area including demolition of buildings and other improvements; $1,500,000 - Kapalama Container Terminal Facility, Honolulu Harbor for the development of a new terminal facility and other related improvements; $3,500,000 - Sand Island Container Yard, Rep. Manahan reads to Mrs. Read Across America Day at Kalihi Waena Honolulu Harbor includes construction to the con- Janet Chun's 3rd grade class at School (Rep. Manahan, Jordan Segundo, tainer yard including reconstruction of paving, light- Kalihi Kai Elementary Laura Sato, Captain Matthew Cutts) ing, and utilities; and $1,900,000 - Pier 51B Container Yard, Honolulu Harbor to improve the container yard including 2007 Honorary Proclamations reconstruction of paving, drainage, and utilities. It is a tradition for the Legislature Repair & Maintenance Funds for to present honored guests with con- District 29 Schools: $3,176,000 gratulatory certificates during the session and throughout the year. $1,529,000 - Farrington High School These proclamations recognize the $226,000 - Fern Elementary deeds of special constituents, digni- $450,000 - Kalakaua Middle taries or citizens’ groups and convey $300,000 - Kalihi Kai Elementary the appreciation of the Legislature. $149,000 - Kalihi Waena Elementary Joey and Mrs. Rone at the $256,000 - Kapalama Elementary Bisaya Association of Hawaii’s $116,000 - Linapuni Elementary 20th Anniversary Celebration, $150,000 - Puuhale Elementary Installation of Officers and Coronation Representative Joey Manahan Joey and Phone: 586-6010 Duane “Dog” Fax: 586-6011 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Chapman Ceremony (Maan, Joey, Mufi, Dr. and email: Mrs. Alfred Alcain, Dr. & Mrs. Nick [email protected] Joaquin)