Jill Tokuda actually said...

"It's essential that we recognize the contributions of Indigenous peoples to our history."

"The town of Lahaina... has a rich and storied history."

"The steps they have taken to meaningfully engage with the local Native Hawaiian community and incorporate the community's traditional practices in their plans has given me confidence in their ability ..."

"I can think of no better place to designate as Hawaii's first National Heritage Area than Lahaina."