“I think the relationships between the mayor and council must be one of mutual respect so law enforcement has the sense and feeling that they are supported by their peers as well as their community.”
About
The 4th of 11 children, Tasha was born to Clarence and Lei Kamai of Waialae Oahu. Grandparents William and Rose Kamai are from the ili of Ke Ahia Kaili and Elizabeth Ewaliko from the ili of Kaulu. Her grandfather was Kalanui Wakinekona from Kaimuki and Rose Maiki Gilman of Kakaako.
She was appointed by Governor Waihee to sit on the 20 member Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission which became the Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council which asked the question, “Shall the Hawaiian People elect delegates to propose a Native Hawaiian government?” The process ended when the state of Hawaii failed to fund the continuation of the work of the council amidst much opposition by Hawaiians and non Hawaiians.
Tasha’s activism for social justice continues with her work through Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) in addressing affordable housing and immigration issues.
She sees her role on the Maui County Council as an opportunity to improve the quality of life for all of Maui County, always willing to serve with aloha.
Community Work
Tasha reactivated the Iao School PTSA and worked as the Parent Community Network Coordinator on campus.
An advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities since the birth of her daughter with Down’s syndrome and is currently serving a second term with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Tasha founded the Waiohuli/Keokea Hawaiian Homestead Association in 1988 to push the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to put the infrastructure in those areas so lessees could build their homes onto their lands.
She was appointed by Governor Waihee to sit on the 20 member Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory Commission which became the Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council which asked the question, “Shall the Hawaiian People elect delegates to propose a Native Hawaiian government?”
Her social justice continues with her work through Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) in addressing affordable housing and immigration issues.