PENN, BJ
Party: Nonpartisan · Backing: Independent
Platform: Community candidate for Hawaiʻi councilmember, dist 1.
- Filed for the HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER, DIST 1 race in 2026; no prior county or state elected office on record in the filing data.
- No campaign website was on file at the time of the Hawaiʻi Office of Elections filing.
- Hawaiʻi County Council District 1 covers portions of Hilo and surrounding communities on Hawaiʻi Island; issues include infrastructure, housing, and managing the island's volcanic and environmental challenges.
Editorial summary: Penn filed for the HAWAII COUNCILMEMBER, DIST 1 race. With limited published platform material as of the April 2026 review, voters should consult candidate forums and local media for verifiable stances.
Key issues: Local infrastructure, Housing affordability, Volcanic hazard management
Profile last reviewed: 2026-06-03