Jill Tokuda actually said...

"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."

"Designating Lahaina as a National Heritage Area would complement and sustain community-driven efforts."