SENATOR AQUINO AND COLLEAGUES TO HOST AREA COMMUNITY MEETING ON MAY 21 FOCUSED ON UH

HONOLULU – Senator Henry J.C. Aquino (District 19 – Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono‘uli‘uli, Ho‘opili) invites the public to a community meeting focused on the University of Hawai‘i. The event will feature special guest UH President Wendy Hensel, who started her term at the beginning of this year. She will be available to provide updates, especially on the impact of policy changes under the current federal administration, and engage with residents on the future of higher education in Hawai‘i.  

Meeting Details:  

Pearl City & ‘Aiea Community Meeting 

Topic: University of Hawai‘i  

Wednesday, May 21, 2025  

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. HST  

Pearl City Elementary School 

1090 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City, HI 96782 

Senator Aquino will be joined by the following elected officials:  

·   Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante (Senate District 16 - ‘Aiea, ‘Aiea Heights, Hālawa, Pearlridge, Newtown, Royal Summit, Waimalu, Waiau, Momilani, Pacific Palisades, and Pearl City) 

·   Senator Glenn Wakai (Senate District 15 - Kalihi, Māpunapuna, Airport, Salt Lake, Āliamanu, Foster Village, Hickam, Pearl Harbor, and portions of ‘Aiea and Pearl City) 

·   Representative Cory M. Chun (House District 35 - Portions of Pearl City and Waipahu, Crestview) 

·   Representative Sam Satoru Kong (House District 33 - Portion of Hālawa, ‘Aiea, Waimalu) 

·   Representative Gregg Takayama (House District 34 - Pearl City, Waiau, Pacific Palisades) 

·   Representative Garner M. Shimizu (House District 32 - Fort Shafter, Moanalua, Āliamanu, Foster Village, portions of ‘Aiea and Hālawa) 

·  Honolulu City Councilmember Radiant Cordero (Council District 7 - Kapālama Kai, Kalihi Kai, Kahauiki, Mauliola [Sand Island], Moku Mokauea, Moanalua, Āliapa‘akai [Salt Lake], Māpunapuna, Ahua [Airport], Āliamanu, Kapūkakī [Red Hill], Kapuaikaula [Hickam], Moku‘ume‘ume [Ford Island], Hālawa, ‘Aiea, Kalauao, and Waimalu Kai) 

·  Honolulu City Councilmember Val Aquino Okimoto (Council District 8 - Portions of ‘Aiea, Waimalu, Newtown, Pearl City, Seaview, Crestview, Waipi‘o Gentry, Koa Ridge, Mililani Town, and Mililani Mauka) 

“We look forward to bringing our community together to discuss the vital role that UH plays in shaping opportunities for our state’s residents, especially our students and future workforce. President Hensel’s leadership and vision will be a valuable perspective as we talk about how to best support our public university system,” said Senator Aquino. 

For more information on the meeting, call Senator Aquino’s office at 808.586.6970. 

For a PDF version of the postcard, CLICK HERE.