Endorsements

Endorsed by the Hawai'i Sierra Club.
"Candidates endorsed by the Sierra Club will help to protect Hawaii’s clean water, special places, and spectacular biodiversity while putting Hawai`i on a path to a energy independence. They understand a healthy environment is the foundation of a strong economy."
-- Hawai'i Sierra Club

The Hawaii Coalition of Conservation Voters is proud to award you
our "Good Earthkeeping Seal of Approval". This award to given to
candidates and elected officials who we know have understanding of
and concern for the environment.
Hawaii Conservation Voters

"Kai’s youth and intelligence will provide the passion, knowledge and commitment which is exactly what Maui needs to head towards a positive, sustainable future. As a mother of three, she is dedicated to thoughtfully preserving the beauty of Maui, not only for my generation, or her generation, but for generations to come."
Mary Evanson
Founder of Friends of Haleakala National Park
first recipient of the National Sierra Club
one club award for conservation excellence
"Kai is a great communicator, always willing to spend her time listening and talking story. She is sensitive and responsive to our needs and will provide fair, honest, and compassionate leadership on the County Council."
Leilani Zinsman

"Kai Nishiki will bring much-needed changes to the County Council. Her commitment and passion for Maui County is exactly what is needed."
Alvin Kushiyama, Owner,
Maui Bowling Center

"Kai Nishiki is an advocate and proud supporter for small, diversified farms on Maui and is committed to creating an adequate water supply for all the citizens of Maui County.” We know that we can count on Kai to make smart choices to strengthen our economy and encourage locally-owned businesses."
Vincent, Irene, Kekai and Kahanulani Plunkett Mina Ohana;
Winner of the “Farm Family of the Year Award,”
by the Maui County Farm Bureau.
"Kai Nishiki is a conscientious young woman with years of experience dealing with labor problems, government operations, and the environment. She knows how to navigate the political landscape and is a symbol of stability, maturity and imagination. I’m voting for Kai Nishiki of Haiku for County Council. Again, please join me in voting for change and say no to old school politics…be akamai and vote for Kai!"
Allan J. Almeida, Jr.

"We are lucky to have Kai Nishiki. She offers a reason to believe that a better future and solutions are possible. Kai is a loving mother and a local businesswoman who believes that the county government can play a positive role in Maui. Kai has the resolve, the integrity and intelligence to face future challenges courageously."
Tamara Paltin

"We know the Nishiki's for being family-oriented and having a no-nonsense approach on things. We know Kai will treat Maui Nui like ohana. She will make pono decisions for Maui Nui and will insure an encouraging future for generations to come."
Elle Cochran, former president and founder of the
Save Honolua Coalition and
current president of MauiUnite!
and her Mom, Frances Nakaima Kellett
famously known as the proprietor of a
old-time Hawaiian Food Restaurant and Bar
Moki's Inn