County of Hawaii Councilmember District 5
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Ikaika Rodenhurst is a civil engineer, former Hawaiʻi County Public Works Director, football coach, and Native Hawaiian community leader. His stated priorities include roads and transit, recreation, public safety, cost of living, and support for local businesses.
Nonpartisan
Shannon Lopeka Matson is a Hawaiʻi County Cost of Government Commission member, former small-business owner, and community advocate. Her stated priorities include food access, housing stability, and support for working families.
Sources: elections.hawaii.gov2