Cyd Hoffeld

Infrastructure / Transportation Work toward expanded broadband connectivity for rural Puna communities that have been promised it and denied it for too long. Education Support youth programs that give Puna's young people real pathways and real futures. Healthcare Ensure health equity remains a priority in every county budget conversation. Social Services Work with county and state partners to address the root causes of houselessness — including housing affordability and the displacement of local families. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Advocate for emergency access infrastructure throughout the district. Arts / Culture Champion Native Hawaiian rights, cultural preservation, and the protection of ʻāina for future generations. Healthcare Support funding for community health workers who serve as the critical link between families and care. Social Services Advocate for domestic violence services and family support programs that protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Healthcare Advocate for expanded community health services and mobile health access in rural District. Environment / Energy Engage community voices on geothermal energy and Mauna Kea — because decisions of this magnitude must be made with the community, not for them. Infrastructure / Transportation Prioritize road maintenance and improvement funding for District. Healthcare Push for mental health and substance use services that are accessible, culturally grounded, and not stigmatized. Healthcare Champion reentry health services that connect people returning from incarceration to care, medication, and housing before their release — breaking the cycle before it restarts. Infrastructure / Transportation Push for real solutions to commuter congestion on Highway 130 and surrounding corridors.