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Aloha, neighbors! My name is Rose Martinez and I am the elected Representative for State House District 40. I have a master’s degree in public health from Univer- sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and I have spent most of my adult life in health care, human services and as an educator.
STATE REP. ROSE MARTINEZ
Keeping ‘Ewa In Mind
State Rep. Rose Martinez on opening day of the legislative session in January. PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF STATE REP. ROSE MARTINEZ
In my free time, I am busy organizing or vol- unteering to help with school projects, cleanups and fundraisers. I also help take care of the elderly and vulnerable members of our community. I encourage everyone to get involved with putting in a few hours a month to help take care of our community. If every- one pitches in we can make great improvements for our community that will benefit us all.
were many more opportu- nities for him there. We need more good jobs and profitable businesses in Hawai‘i for our children. Government must work toward helping the people and businesses of Hawai‘i survive and thrive.
Therefore, I am working to improve working con- ditions and compensation for the health care practi- tioners and service provid- ers to Medicaid beneficiary patients.
The Campbell High School Sabers basketball team is back-to back-champion after its recent victory at the 2022-23 O‘ahu Interscholastic Association competition. Pictured are (front row, from left) Aliyah Bantolina, Taysia Molina- Schulte, Puka Fatum, Jaynalyn Sotelo, Julien Parado, (back row, from left) Shanna Sardon, Kaliyah Taugasolo-Wilks, Cayden Parado, Caitlyn Hosaka, Haley Morre and Faith Mersburgh. PHOTO COURTESY JODY BANTOLINA
My husband and I have lived in Hawai‘i for over 40 years, and in ‘Ewa for more than 20 years. To- gether we proudly raised our son here in ‘Ewa and he went to college and is now an electrical engineer. Sadly, he chose to live on the mainland because there
I also see rising crime — especially violent crime — in ‘Ewa. I am supporting efforts to improve public safety and help the Ho- nolulu Police Department protect our residents. I also think that the rise of crime is partially due to a lack of good jobs and education and training to get those jobs. Therefore, I am sup-
This is a wise investment in a cost-effective way to care for our vulnerable res- idents and take pressure off our emergency medical ser- vice personnel and hospital emergency departments. Our health care system is breaking and we need to improve and maintain it before the next health care crisis happens.
Congressional Staff Vacancy
Congressman Ed Case is seeking a Staff Assistant for his Honolulu District Office. Responsibilities range from administrative duties and assisting constituents with questions and concerns, to staffing the Congressman on his activities when he is in district, representing the office at community events and coordinating DC and district issues. Preference given to (1) prior experience in government and/or in comparable duties including customer service and (2) Hawai‘i background. Applicants are asked to detail these attributes. The position also requires initiative, interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and effectively under pressure, make decisions and solve problems, orientation to detail, and verbal communication and writing skills. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
To apply, please sent a resume, cover letter,
three references and two short writing samples to HI01resumes@gmail.com.
SPRING IS NEAR!
porting more job training and investment in our pub- lic schools.
Finally, I am commit- ted to helping improve our public health care system. If you follow the news, ev- ery week there are stories showing how our public health care system is break- ing.
Contact state Rep. Rose Martinez (District 40 – Portions of Lower Village and ‘Ewa Beach, Iroquois Point) at 808-586-9730 or repmartinez@capitol.ha- waii.gov.
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