County of Hawaii Councilmember District 5
Source: elections.hawaii.gov
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:
Chantel Makuaole-Perrin
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Chantel Makuaole-Perrin is vice chair of the Hawaiʻi County Windward Planning Commission and has worked in facilities maintenance and freight forwarding. Her stated priorities include safer Puna transportation and lower cost-of-living pressures.
Dawn Kanealii-Kleinfelder
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Dawn Kanealii-Kleinfelder owns Liko Lehua, a Hilo food business, and has advocated for small restaurants before the Hawaiʻi Legislature. Her public testimony emphasizes protecting mom-and-pop businesses and local economic stability.
Ikaika Rodenhurst
AdvancedNonpartisan · advanced
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.
Jr Tupa'i
Did not advanceNonpartisan · lost
Jr Tupa'i is a pastor, former Hawaiʻi National Guard Youth Challenge Academy instructor, and football coach who ran for Hawaiʻi County mayor in 2024. His stated priorities include roads and infrastructure, affordability, families, kūpuna, and youth.
Shannon Lopeka Matson
AdvancedNonpartisan · advanced
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.gov234 · elections.hawaiicounty.gov