About Yumi T.R. Kawano

E Komo Mai!

The mission is to restore our Hawaii Island and to find a healthy, safe and balanced way of life.  It takes planned wise use of our lands and resources for future generations to thrive. We can all build community by finding ways to get our need for goods and services met locally by buying or trading with each other. 

Love & Aloha,

Yumi

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My Qualifications

Mother 

2006- present   Advocate Daily for Our Veterans, Our Caregivers & Our Mentally Sick

Care for Combat Veterans Especially

2004-present  Teach in public schools Island-Wide, multiple subject endorsed

2002-03 Alaska (Yupik Eskimos) & Oregon Public Schools  

 1990- present  Wildlife & Plant Biologist

2010 University of Hawaii-Hilo Science Instructor 

Kayak Tour Guide on Kealakekua Bay

Hawaii Agricultural Statistics Service Enumerator 

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Volunteer Community Work

2016-2020 Member Community Development Planning Action Committee

2009 Started Neighborhood Watch-Royal Hawaiian Estates

2010 Hawaii Volcano National Park Interpreter

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My Passion is Rainforest Restoration

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Education

 Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science at Pacific University. 

Bachelors of Arts and Science, Environmental Biology at Fort Lewis College. 

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And let’s not forget “Put a Woman In Charge!”- Keb’ Mo’s “Put a Woman In Charge”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FciQeRGYFlw

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• It's about Equality, not preferential treatment 

• An outstanding leader requires All of the communities input to make good long lasting decisions

• Find new ways for our Town Communities to be Community Led and County Supported

• Bring Towns Together to become Self Sustaining by Creating: Affordable Housing, Renewable Energy, Independent Food Production and thereby being more Emergency Prepared for disasters

• email me suggestions and input at justtellingitlikeitis@mail.com

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-"The Light comes in many ways. Ms. Yumi is one of those ways. Please support her and she will be there for you and your grandchildren."-J Lee Cook

-"You would make a great Mayor! Good Luck and God Bless."-Clarence B Tincher

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To watch my videos on where I stand on key issues that effect our communities, here are some links on where I stand on issues.

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Big Island Pulse Mayoral debate:

https://bigislandpulse.com/2020-hawaii-county-mayoral-debate/

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Waimea Community Association Mayor Forum. I’m on from 1 hr: 25 min- 1 hr: 42 min. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqdzxPQbw8I

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Just Transition Hawaii Coalition Mayor Forum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVlXqsSOdwM

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