​Maui Hotel & Lodging Association PAC Endorses 2024 Candidates

WAILUKU, MAUI – The Board of Directors and Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association announces its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2024 General Election. The following endorsement slate includes candidates who support the visitor industry and who have been vetted through the MHLA PAC endorsement process:

State Senator, District 6: Angus McKelvey (D)

State Senator, District 7: Lynn DeCoite (D)

State Representative, District 11: Terez Amato (D)

State Representative, District 12: Kyle Yamashita (D)

Maui Councilmember, Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu: Alice Lee

Maui Councilmember, Kahului: Tasha Kama

Maui Councilmember, South Maui: Tom Cook

Maui Councilmember, Makawao-Haiku-Paia: Nohe U’u Hodgins

Maui Councilmember, Upcountry: Yuki Lei Sugimura

Maui Councilmember, Molokai: John Pele

“The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association supports these candidates who understand how important tourism is to Maui,” said Naomi Cooper, Interim Executive Director of MHLA. “With nearly 40% of Maui’s workforce directly tied to the visitor industry and 75% further benefitting economically from the visitor industry, Maui’s recovery depends on us all. Mahalo to those candidates who engaged in this process and to our residents who use their vote.”

The 2024 MHLA PAC Endorsement Campaign Flyer courtesy of MHLA