Representative Barbara Marumoto introduces District 19 to the viewers.
Aloha, I am Representative Barbara Marumoto, your legislator in the Hawaii House of Representatives. I represent the 19th House District that runs from 6th Avenue in Kaimuki through Waialae Iki Ridge.
The state facilities in the neighborhood are mostly educational institutions, but a central part of the district is H-1 Freeway and Kalanianaole Highway. These are state roads so, I report all potholes and overgrown or under-watered landscaping to the state Department of Transportation. That agency always responds to my calls, but never fast enough to suit me.
The District consists of several residential neighborhoods, the oldest being Kaimuki. The ewa boundary is 6th Avenue and runs to around 20th Avenue. It is bounded on the mauka side by Waialae Avenue and the makai side by Alohea Avenue.
Half of Kahala is in the 19th District, the part closest to Diamond Head. The single family homes are occupied by locals and kamaainas but interspersed with occasional mansions. However, it remains a quiet and attractive neighborhood.
I also represent the posh East Diamond Head area as far as the Lighthouse. How many of you saw the US postage stamp featuring our historic Diamond Head Lighthouse?
Several hundred families live in Waialae Nui Valley -- in high rises, townhouses and single family residences. Their proximity to Kahala Mall, Wilson School and the city playground make this friendly neighborhood a convenient place to live.
Most Waialae Nui Ridge residents have spectacular views from their hilltop homes. They drive through Aina Koa Valley to get home. Many 442 WWII veterans were original buyers in the valley, and now they are joined by new senior residents at the Kahala Nui Retirement Community.
On the kokohead end of the District we find Kalani Valley and Waialae Iki Ridge. Everyone knows where the Kalani High School is, but few know that the back of Kalani Valley is a quiet, beautiful neighborhood. Waialae Iki is a large subdivision with many fine homes.and good people.
What all these diverse neighborhoods want from their state government is good public education. There are many outstanding and Blue Ribbon Schools in the area. For instance, on 8th Avenue we find Liholiho School. Recently, the students put on a fun performance of the opera, Barber of Seville.
On Koko Head Avenue and Waialae Avenue stands Queen Lydia Lili'uokalani School, the oldest and proudest school in the district. A block away you will find the well-utilized and popular Kaimuki Public Library.
The only public charter school in the district, Waialae Charter is located on 19th & Pahoa Avenue. The parents & community have guided the school for over two decades. Instead of a principal, Waialae is operated by a CEO.
Wilson Elementary is found in Waialae Nui Valley. Many students with geographic exceptions attend this and other East Honolulu schools that are known for academic excellence. Next door to Wilson is the Honolulu District Offices of the Department of Education.
Many years ago Waialae -Kahala had pig farms. After Bishop Estate built a subdivision here, parents agitated for a school. Kahala was the first in the area and is now known for quality public education. One of my grandsons attends this school.
The most outstanding middle school in the state, Kaimuki Middle, stands on Kilauea Avenue at 18th Avenue. The school boasts a great library, a good music program and many other positive features. Last year the school adopted the wearing of uniforms.
Uphill from Kaimuki Middle stands Kapiolani Community College, KCC, an excellent vocational and liberal arts institution of learning on a scenic and beautiful campus on the slopes of Diamond Head.
Soon we will see the construction of the KCC Culinary Arts Center on the site of the old Army Cannon Club. It will be a world class culinary program.
Diamond Head State Monument has 800,000 visitors a year. We've been able to obtain $4.4 M last year to widen trails, develop new trails, and prevent rockslides - inside and outside the crater.
Next to KCC you will find Leahi Hospital, a long term care facility that also houses other state offices. Leahi is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Next door on Kilauea Avenue side, you will see the Department of Health Diamond Health Mental Health Center that services the Honolulu side of Oahu.
This is the warm and wonderful 19th House District and the institutions that make it a great place to live.
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