Key Campaign Issues
Strengthening Our Health Care System & Health Care Security
Strengthening our healthcare isn’t just a policy goal for me—it’s a clinical necessity. Healthcare security means that no mother should have to worry about lead in her child’s blood, and no senior should have to leave our islands to get the specialty care they deserve. Together, we will build a system that is as resilient and strong as the people of American Samoa."
"True healthcare security is the knowledge that your family is protected, no matter what. To achieve that, we must strengthen our system from the ground up—investing in our local clinics, expanding our medical infrastructure, and bringing innovative solutions to our islands. I’m running for Congress to ensure that quality healthcare isn't a luxury for the few, but a certainty for all."
- Protecting Our Children: Expanding preventative programs, including blood lead testing and early childhood wellness.
- Investing in Infrastructure: Modernizing our local facilities to reduce the need for off-island referrals.
- Attracting Talent: Creating incentives for Samoan medical professionals to return home and serve our community.
Investing in education strengthens our communities and future.
Taking steps now ensures a sustainable world for generations to come.
Economic Diversity and Empowerment
Reforming the system promotes fairness and accountability for all.
The backbone of our platform is a robust and sustainable economy. To achieve this, we will focus on:
- Lowering the Cost of Living: Tackling the rising costs of fuel and essential goods that affect every household.
- Job Creation & Diversification: Moving beyond a single-industry economy by supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and new industries that provide high-paying jobs for our youth.
- Federal Resource Alignment: Ensuring that American Samoa receives its fair share of federal infrastructure and economic development grants to modernize our ports and utilities.
Every voice matters; we must ensure everyone can participate in our democracy.
Engage with the Issues that Matter in the U.S. Congress
Critical Campaign Issues Shaping Our Future
American Samoa stands at a crossroads, and the challenges of tomorrow cannot be solved with the tired politics of yesterday. After more than 12 years of the same approach in Washington, our families are still struggling with the rising costs of living and a lack of true economic opportunity.
As a combat veteran with over 15 years of service, an educator, and a scholar of Political Science and International Relations, I offer more than just a fresh face—I offer a versatile, battle-tested perspective. We need a representative who understands both the heartbeat of our local villages and the complex mechanics of national and global policy.
My mission is to replace stagnation with innovation. By leveraging my experience in organizational leadership and my deep roots in our culture, I am committed to fighting for a prosperity that reaches every household. This is not just a campaign; it is a movement for generational change. It is time for 'new blood,' new energy, and a future we can finally believe in.
As voters, understanding the key issues in a campaign can inform our choices and empower our communities. Here, we examine essential topics like healthcare, education, environmental policy, and economic opportunity that candidate is presenting for this election. Each issue affects our daily lives and the future we envision for our country. By engaging with these concerns, we can advocate for policies that reflect our values and needs.