During a recent community meeting, a Nanakuli resident and beneficiary advocate raised several key issues affecting the local community, emphasizing the importance of transparency, accountability, and data in evaluating programs and policies. The speaker expressed gratitude for the opportunity to voice concerns and highlighted the reopening of Wendy's at Nanakuli Village, which will donate a portion of its profits to support the family of a young man who tragically lost his life on October 6.

The community is invited to participate in Rep. Keila's \"Lawmakers Listen\" town hall on October 22 at 6:30 PM at the Nanakuli High and Intermediate School cafeteria. This event will feature a panel of lawmakers, including Speaker Scott Saiki and Rep. Majority Leader Nakamura, who is also the chairman of the Act 279 Working Group. This group is focused on a significant $600 million appropriation aimed at developing lot awards by June 2025.

The speaker commended the efforts of Kapohana Stacy for providing a written report for beneficiaries, marking a notable first in the speaker's experience attending OHA Board of Trustees meetings since 2017. The advocate reiterated the need for community engagement in the upcoming legislative session, urging attendees to share their needs and priorities.

In closing, the speaker expressed a commitment to community advocacy guided by personal values and spiritual beliefs, emphasizing a dedication to ethical practices within leadership roles.