My Bio

Aloha,
I am Larry Kawaauhau, running for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee-at-Large. My
parents met and married on the island of Oahu, where I was born. My family name is
Kawaauhau I am from South Kona, Hawaii, where my roots are embedded.
My parents are long gone to be with our ancestors, leaving behind a responsible father, brother, cousin, uncle, and
selected godfather to my sister's daughter, Tiani. Like many of you, I was schooled in Hawaii,
later obtained higher education, and upon enlisting in the Army, it allowed me to become a
Range Safety Technician, where I was employed for 13 Years at Pohakuloa, training Area in Hilo Hawaii.
I left PTA in October 2023, and Now working at Hickam Air Force Base Honolulu,
Hawaii. I went to college at the University of Phoenix campus in Kapolei, Hawaii for four years.
I completed my bachelor’s degree in business management. I continued my education, and now I
have a degree in agriculture. I also served as a Hawaii Community College student government.
senator. I served as a president of a homeowner’s association in Hilo for 6 years. Both positions
prepared me to be a voice for the people.
I want to be that voice for the Hawaiian people. As we bridge that gap of trust between
OHA and our people. Also, our elderly (kupunas), our future generations, our homelessness, our
single mothers and fathers, and our kanakas who need the extra help as beneficiaries. I want
more action and not more programs. I want to see accountability of where monies are being
utilized, bringing back the purpose of why OHA was created and restoring that trust with our
Hawaiian people.

The basic similarities that bridge us together are the commonsense ideas would be, a
place to call home, food, healthcare, education and a place for us in the workforce, for the
betterment of Native Hawaiians to live and prosper in our Hawaii Nei.
I am aware that voters may be skeptical of candidates, who to trust, why to trust since
Hawaii's history is plagued with illegal taking of our islands, imprisonment of our Queen
Liliuokalani. Here's an example of mistrust, when I announced I was running for Trust-at-Large,
there were many positive responses, one I did not expect, so you going steal from us too,
imagine, I am campaigning to serve as OHA Trustee-at-Large, and when elected, to some I'd be a
possible thief, if that be the case, then I welcome the title, as a Hawaiian Robin hood.
I see a need to support farmers, fishermen, raise livestock, local dairies, preserving our
land rights, water rights, air rights, our right to worship, it is not about re-inventing the wheel,
and it is about taking care of our Kanaka Maolis.
I am excited to serve you, Kanaka Maolis. I will work diligently to initiate financial
assistance to Kanaka Maolis such as the present welfare assistance, directly to Kanaka Maolis.
Whether faced with a pandemic crisis or not, basic human needs- are without debate.
I need your VOTE at the primary election, Im ready, and willing to serve you, Send Me -
to the Office of Affairs as your next Trustee-at-Large.
It is never too late to be counted, just register before July 22, 2024, for the primary
elections on August 10, 2024.

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,

LARRY KAWAAUHAU