If I haven’t expressed my appreciation to all of you that have supported me on my candidacy, I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate and value your sacrifice, volunteering, sign waving, contributing, well wishing, honking and voting. Thank you for the tireless hours that you have helped to make this an incredible campaign.

Dylan Nonaka, Executive Director of the Hawaii Republican Party, recently stated at a fundraiser that “We want to use (this campaign) as a model for other people (candidates) to see… This is how you run a campaign for the House.” This admiration can be attributed to my campaign manager, my family support system, community leaders, my mentors, friends, volunteer staff and of course the supporters and community of District 47.

Running an effective campaign takes countless hours of coordinating, planning, studying, researching, reading, meetings, calling, visiting and listening to the views of the people who live in Koolauloa and the surrounding areas.

In addition to the knowledge, experience and education that I have had throughout my life, I’ve drawn upon the life experience of those that I have met door-to-door, in community meetings and correspond with. I will take that collective knowledge to the House and represent our community to the best of my ability.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to representing our community and our family values. Imua.

Richard