Lawena Moho ʻĀina - CHARACTERISTICS
Within the Hālāwai Moho ʻĀina, folks have been invited to collaborate on this list of characteristics, which together create a Lawena Moho ʻĀina. Lawena Moho ʻĀina is characterized by strong foundations of ʻŌpū Aliʻi and Piepiele ʻOle. As we work to increase voter turnout and civic engagement, this platform is uplifted for communities and candidates to align on when campaigning/voting.
Piepiele ʻOle
To stand strong to fight for the health and wellbeing of every generation and the natural resources that sustain us, undeterred by the pull of money or political favor. These characteristics describe an unwillingness to trade favors, silence oneʻs voice in hope of future reward, or "play politics" at the expense of honesty and integrity.
Understands its about WHAT is right, not WHO is right.
Acknowledges that economic development CAN and SHOULD BE informed by community input, which is the strongest foundation of pono policy.
Puts self interest aside while working humbly to fight for and organize toward the good of the community.
Are genuinely committed to protecting their most vulnerable constituents, even when standing for that may lose the favor of those in higher positions of power.
Prioritizes building COMMUNITY power over PERSONAL power.
Agrees that the “path of least resistance” is seldom the most pono path.
Loyal to the best health and wellness (mauli ola) outcomes, for even the constituents with the lowest socio-economic privilege.
ʻŌpū Aliʻi
As a Hawaiian proverb, “E ʻōpū aliʻi” refers to, “having the heart, kindness, generosity, and even-temper of a chief.”. These characteristics describe a candidate's outward actions in their commitment to privileging community needs and protecting natural resources.
Prioritizes community wellbeing at the forefront of all development
Understands that the health of our people and economy are dependent on the health of our ʻāina & wai
Commits to a thorough understanding of policy in Hawaiʻi, never ceases to learn.
Advocates for the good of all people
Actively works to better their communities, even prior to running for office
Inquires and engages regularly with their community to make informed place-based votes and actualize campaign promises
Serves as a frontline leader, but works PARALLEL TO, not separately of, Kaiaulu.
Loyal to the best health and wellness (mauli ola) outcomes, for even the constituents with the lowest socio-economic privilege.
Advocate For Pono Policies That:
protect ‘āina & wai as our eldest relation
protect & sustain local food producers
educate and uplift keiki
advance social justice
mālama kūpuna/seniors
diversify and secure Hawaiʻi’s economy
protect ‘āina & wai as our eldest relation
protect & sustain local food producers
educate and uplift keiki
advance social justice
mālama kūpuna/seniors
diversify and secure Hawaiʻi’s economy
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