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STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 37

LA CHICA, Trish

Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment

Platform: HD37 Democratic candidate; community policing + housing affordability per trishlachica.com/priorities.

  • Campaign site trishlachica.com/priorities defines Safety and Well-Being as Priority #1: 'Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to implement community policing, promote transparency, and strengthen relations between law enforcement and residents. Advocate for effective emergency response systems and disaster preparedness plans… work to address substance abuse issues through evidence-based prevention and treatment programs.'
  • Trishlachica.com/priorities identifies Housing Affordability and Homelessness as Priority #2 for HD37 (Mililani, Waipio Gentry, Koa Ridge): 'Tackle the housing affordability crisis to ensure that growing families can find suitable [housing]' — framing affordable housing as essential for these suburban communities.
  • Trishlachica.com/priorities represents her district as Mililani, Waipio Gentry, and Koa Ridge — growing suburban communities where she frames law enforcement community relations, disaster preparedness, substance abuse treatment, and housing affordability as the top legislative priorities.

Editorial summary: HD37 Democratic candidate; community policing + housing affordability per trishlachica.com/priorities. Per https://www.trishlachica.com.

Key issues: Community policing & public safety, Housing affordability, Substance abuse treatment, Mililani/Waipio Gentry/Koa Ridge

Website: https://www.trishlachica.com

Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03

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