Kukui Connection - Rep. Mark Nakashima

Coming up on the Kukui Connection - Sunday July 12th (repeated July 26th), 4:00 p.m., Olelo, Channel 54 will be freshman Representative Mark Nakashima.

Rep. Nakashima represents District 1: North Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, and South Hilo. Geographically, it is one of the largest districts in the state.

He talks about:

*Economic activity of the district, predominantly agriculture and resort tourism

*The impact of the cancellation of incentive programs to the resort industry

*The long-awaited re-opening of the Mauna Kea Resort

*His background working in the state legislature and as an aide to former Congressman Spark Matsunaga

*His leadership role as National VP of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce

*His career as a public school social studies teacher

*Hamakua ditch

*Invasive species - varroa mite and coqui

*Education legislation

Kukui Connection is a weekly talk show, produced and hosted by Rep. Marilyn Lee.