Policy
The University of Hawaiʻi community has a history of peaceful protest and moral leadership, much of which would be restricted under the proposed “Time, Place, and Manner” policies. Similar policies at other universities have led to disciplinary actions that undermine academic freedom and free speech and weaken fundamental rights. In coordination with advocates, I helped draft this resolution that aims to defend students, faculty and staff who nay be attacked for exercising their rights to academic freedom and free speech.
I worked with Representative Grandinetti to draft this resolution which directly addresses Hawaiʻi’s severe housing shortage by proposing a practical, scalable solution to reduce delays and costs in residential construction. By streamlining the permitting process and lowering design barriers, the measure can accelerate the production of affordable housing while maintaining safety, quality, and cultural relevance, including climate-responsive features.
I worked with Representative Grandinetti to draft this resolution which directly addresses Hawaiʻi’s severe housing shortage by proposing a practical, scalable solution to reduce delays and costs in residential construction. By streamlining the permitting process and lowering design barriers, the measure can accelerate the production of affordable housing while maintaining safety, quality, and cultural relevance, including climate-responsive features.
Blog Posts
Covered TVA Board meeting where members gave CEO Jeff Lyash both decision-making power over coal plant retirements and a raise, while outside demonstrators delivered nearly 4,000 comments opposing new fossil fuel.
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Linked the concept of bi-directional charging to three SACE events that connected communities and elected officials to explore clean energy and electric transportation, discuss policy, and build support for climate champions.
Reported on a TVA Board meeting where directors approved a budget halting annual rate hikes but failing to address high bills, and adopted a long-term plan that cuts energy efficiency, slows carbon reductions, and extends fossil fuel reliance.
Outlines an energy evaluation process for Memphis Light, Gas & Water and the potential opportunities and pathways the utility could take to ensure affordable, equitable bills, more clean energy, and a healthier city.
A recap of a Knoxville mayoral debate SACE organized to hear candidates’ plans on addressing energy issues.
A summary of SACE's intervention in the Georgia Power IRP (Integrated Resource Plan) process, including recommendations for expanding energy efficiency and renewables.
Advocacy
Campaign to oppose unjustified fixed fee increases on customer utility bills that garnered over 3,000 petition sign-ons. Resulted in local utility company halting increases for five years.
Invited comments opposing the Trump administration's move in 2020 to significantly undercut the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and roll back this necessary environmental protection.
Highlighted public comments from SACE members and residents urging TVA to honor its core mission by prioritizing affordable clean energy—efficiency, solar, and storage—over new gas infrastructure.