I was an investigator for sex crimes against children. As a legislator, I will fight for even more funds social service programs that will help victims of sex abuse. And fight for true rehabilitation and supervision program(s) for the offenders.
With the latest developments of sex abuse crimes if you, a friend and/or a loved one need any help, please visit satchawaii.org
You matter!
#OurCommunityFirst #Kalihi #Hawaii #VoteYbanez4Kalihi
I will always continue to fight for the dream of Hawaiʻi-- the dream where everyone will wake up feeling hope and gratitude. Without any sense of dread or uncertainty.
#Hawaii #OurCommunityFirst #Kalihi #VoteYbanez4Kalihi
As a legislator, I will create and push legislation that supports local businesses -- by giving loans and grants to support all local mom and pop stores here in Hawai‘i and for those who want to create their own businesses here. Especially for all local businesses affected in and around the skyline in Kalihi.
#OurCommunityFirst #Kalihi #Hawaii #VoteYbanez4Kalihi #SupportLocal
As representative, I will advocate and implement strict fiscal responsibilities for all of our taxpayers not just in Kalihi but across Hawai‘i. We need to make sure that our taxpayers' monies go back to the benefits of our communities first -- not private interests groups or overseas.
#Hawaii #Kalihi #OurCommunityFirst #VoteYbanez4Kalihi
The government officials need to start working for the working class people. We need to advocate for ourselves. Keep our communities first!
Also Mahalo to the Hawaiian Humane Society for their hard work and for all of their volunteers in regards to taking care of all of the animals!
#OurCommunityFirst #VoteYbanez4Kalihi#Hawaii #Kalihi #HawaiianHumaneSociety
As state representative, I will allocate for more outreach for our keiki / students in our public schools. We really do not know what is happening with the children at home. There are a lot of children that are struggling at both home and school and we need to lend a helping hand.
As leaders in our own communities, lend a helping hand to the underserved -- not just during picture taking and not just at the worst moments. Show up everyday and do not wait for permission to help. Just do it.
#Kalihi #Kalihipride #Ourcommunityfirst #VoteYbanez4Kalihi
Big mahalo to Governor Josh Green, and all of the legislatures who supported the E-Bike / E-Scooter safety bill for Hawai‘i!
And big Mahalo to all of the first responders who worked tirelessly to save the victims of the E-Bike accidents.
AND another BIG mahalo to Pearl City Neighborhood Board Chairman Larry Veray for the collaboration with me when I used to be chairwoman of the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board for this joint resolution!
Let us continue to consider the safety for EVERYONE in our communities in Hawai‘i!
#OurCommunityFirst #Kalihi #EBikes #Hawaii ##VoteYbanez4Kalihi
A collab joint between Larry Veray and YBANEZ was signed this past week for Hawai'i E-Bike Safety!
Our community first! Watch my segment on ʻŌLELO this Friday. Stay tuned! It’s the people’s time! #OneKalihi #ourcommunityfirst #kalihicommunityfirst #Kalihi #Hawaii
Amanda Ybanez is a host of "Our Community First" with ʻŌlelo Community Media -- where community leaders across Hawai‘i are highlighted! This month and July, Major Erik Hoogstad and Chico Garcia are on the show to talk about The Salvation Army ARC in Iwilei!
Schedule for June:
June 20th
June 27th
Please support the Salvation Army ARC!
#Hawaii #OurCommunityFirst #YbanezForKalihi #SalvationArmy #Olelo
Kalihi, As your rep, I will work on implementing and expanding the usage of community-based emergency hubs throughout not just within the district but across Hawai‘i. Please watch the full video in KHON2 for more information. I spoke about this during the government shutdown back in November of 2025.
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/kalihi-palama-nb-chair-amanda-ybanez-on-government-shutdown-unscripted/
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