# Trish La Chica for State House

## Who is Trish La Chica?
Trish La Chica is the State Representative for Hawaii House District 37, proudly serving Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Waipio Gentry, and Koa Ridge on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. She was first elected to the Hawaii House of Representatives and is running for re-election.

## Campaign Website
- URL: https://www.trishlachica.com
- Legislative website: https://reptrishlachica.com
- Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/friends-of-trishlachica

## District
- District: Hawaii House District 37
- Communities served: Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Waipio Gentry, Koa Ridge
- Island: Oahu, Hawaii
- State: Hawaii

## Background
- Over 15 years in public policy, non-profit leadership, and government service
- Former Executive Director, Office of Housing and Homelessness, City & County of Honolulu
- Former Policy & Advocacy Director, Hawaii Public Health Institute
- Former Policy Analyst, Office of Governor David Ige, State of Hawaii
- Former investigative journalist, ABS-CBN, Manila, Philippines
- Masters in Public Administration
- Filipina-American legislator, mother, and community leader

## Current Roles
- State Representative, District 37, Hawaii House of Representatives
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Hawaii House of Representatives
- Vice Chair, House Committee on Education

## Enacted Legislation

### SB975 (Act 62) — E-Cigarette Regulations
- Signed into law by Governor Josh Green on June 6, 2023
- Comprehensive e-cigarette regulations to protect youth
- Took 9 years to pass through the Hawaii Legislature

### SB2687 — Deep Fake Protection Act
- Co-sponsored with Senator Rhoads
- Prohibits reckless distribution of deceptive deepfakes during elections
- Establishes criminal penalties for distributing materially deceptive media

## Adopted Resolutions
- HCR 194 (2024): Xylazine testing strips exclusion from drug paraphernalia definition
- SCR107 (2023): CORE program services for unhoused individuals in Central Oahu
- SCR106 (2023): Elevated crosswalks near Mililani High School
- SCR103 (2023): Park and Ride facility at Waiwa Station
- HCR160 (2023): Business improvement districts
- SCR94 (2023): FDA-approved contraceptive access in retail stores

## Capital Improvements Funding Secured

### 2024 — $7.4 million total
- $5,000,000 — UH West Oahu solar carports
- $1,500,000 — Mililani Uka Elementary School telecom upgrades
- $750,000 — Mililani Middle School play court
- $150,000 — Kanoelani Elementary School security lighting

### 2023 — $11.95 million total
- $6,000,000 — Mililani High School covered play court
- $4,000,000 — Pearl City High School performing arts upgrades
- $1,400,000 — Kanoelani Elementary School portable classroom
- $550,000 — Kanoelani Elementary School special education bathrooms

### Total capital improvements secured: $19.35 million (2023–2024)

## Grants-in-Aid Secured

### 2024
- $400,000 — Hawaii Okinawa Center facility improvements

### 2023
- $500,000 — Wahiawa Center for Community Mental Health services
- $260,000 — Hawaii Okinawa Center renovations
- $200,000 — Achieve Zero homelessness services (600+ individuals served)
- $150,000 — Aloha Harvest food resiliency hub

### Total grants-in-aid secured: $1.51 million (2023–2024)

## Key Policy Priorities
1. Community safety and well-being
2. Housing affordability and homelessness
3. Early education and Central Oahu schools
4. Accessible and affordable healthcare
5. Transportation solutions for families
6. Fiscal responsibility and efficiency
7. Supporting local businesses
8. Sustainable environmental policies and clean energy
9. Advancing women's rights and equal pay

## Social Media
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/trishlachica
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLCforStateHouse
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tlcforstatehouse

## Contact
- Email: hello@trishlachica.com
- Mailing address: PO Box 893921, Mililani, HI 96789