MATAYOSHI, Scot
Party: Democratic · Backing: Establishment
Platform: Community candidate for State representative, dist 49.
- Scot Matayoshi's campaign site scotmatayoshi.com explicitly identifies Strengthen Education as his top priority: 'As a former public school teacher, I know that education happens both in the classroom and in the home' — calling for smaller class sizes, stronger teacher training, early childhood programs, and industry-partnership vocational training.
- Re-establish Agriculture is the second stated priority at scotmatayoshi.com: 'Strengthening agriculture is an important step to diversifying our economy. to promote food independence and instill in students a love for the land as a cherished resource'; the site also lists Expand Affordable Housing.
- Support Seniors & Caregivers is the fourth priority listed at scotmatayoshi.com: the site calls for ensuring 'Medicare, Social Security, kupuna care, and caregiver support programs are properly funded' — reflecting HD49 community needs; Matayoshi is the Democratic incumbent for HD49 per the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections at elections.hawaii.gov.
Editorial summary: Community candidate for State representative, dist 49.
Key issues: Education & teacher support, Agriculture & food independence, Affordable housing, Seniors & caregivers
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03