Gary Cordery

Taxes / Budget Financial literacy & problem-solving in every classroom. Taxes / Budget Create tax exemptions for Native Hawaiian homeowners. Education Proficiency-based graduation, supported by tutoring — replacing the “test-and-graduate” model. Taxes / Budget Eliminate the General Excise Tax (GET) on food and medicine. Taxes / Budget Freeze property taxes for Kūpuna at retirement and on their primary residence. Housing Elimination of redundant regulations that stall housing supply. Infrastructure / Transportation Land reform and permitting streamlining to cut years off project timelines. Housing Housing Enterprise Zones to encourage community-led development. Education Merit pay for teachers to reward excellence. Healthcare Ensuring nutritious school lunches for the keiki of Hawai'i while reducing the cost for families.