About Jillian
Aloha! I am Jillian Anderson and I have called Waikiki home for as long as I can remember. My life has always been full of sun, sand, and surf, and like all Waikiki residents, I know there is no district quite like it. As a bustling metropolis in an island paradise, Waikiki possesses unique challenges and possibilities, and I am eager to provide my community with passionate representation in the Hawaii State House of Representatives.
Education
I am a proud alumna of Sacred Hearts Academy, having attended the all-girls school from kindergarten through 12th grade. Following high school graduation, I knew I wanted to continue my education here at home. I was granted acceptance into the Freshman Direct Admit Program of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Shidler College of Business, from which I graduated summa cum laude with a BBA focusing in entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance, as well as a minor in history.
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Experience
Over time, I have come to find politics and government as the nexus between my varied academic pursuits and personal interests. Giving rise particularly to a fascination in the inner workings of the Hawaii State Legislature, I first served as a Legislative Analyst before becoming the Chief-of-Staff for one of the longest serving members of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Having completed three legislative sessions, it is through these responsibilities that I have gained a strong understanding of the legislative process and the role of a State House Representative.
Olelo Community Media's 'Candidates in Focus'
8/28/24 Candidate Forum hosted by the Kokua Council featuring both candidates for State House District 24
Representative Adrian Tam & Jillian Anderson
Alumna of Sacred Hearts Academy & UH Manoa
2022 Candidate for State House
Current Chief-of-Staff & Former Legislative Analyst at the Hawaii State House of Representatives
23 Year
Waikiki Resident
Waikiki Neighborhood Board Member
Regular Guest on KHVH Radio AM830 with Rick Hamada
'The Legislative Report w/ Jillian Anderson'
Priorities
PUBLIC SAFETY
A feeling of safety and security is the foundation of all other aspects of our lives. Though unacceptably, many Waikiki residents lack this foundation as they suffer from from the revolving door of arrest and release. To put an end to this vicious cycle, we must focus on the other ends of the spectrum - deterrence and diversion - to transform our current short-term fixes to long-term results.
COST OF LIVING
Whether you were born and raised in the state or finally made your island dreams a reality, we have come to learn that paying national highs are a way of life. But what was once accepted as the price to live in paradise is reaching unbearable levels. With many forces at play, it is imperative that the State Legislature do everything in its power to remedy the many pain points and save our residents from the worsening struggle just to make ends meet.
UTILITIES & Infrastructure
Reliance on stable infrastructure and dependable utilities was once a given in our lives. Though, with recent events affecting our water supply and electric grid, we can no longer simply expect the lights to turn on or for the tap to keep running. Additionally, we face the largely unmitigated aging of numerous components of our core infrastructure. In 2019, Hawaii scored a D+ in terms of infrastructure conditions. With the average age of our school facilities being over 60 years old, our plentiful coastal areas increasingly suffering from impacts of erosion and sea inundation, 93% of our dams having been classified as high-hazard potential, and our limited roadways servicing nearly 3 million vehicle trips daily, it is clear every aspect of our infrastructure must be brought up to sound standards of safety and receive continuous maintenance to ensure a resilient Hawaii for generations to come.
How to Help
Running a successful campaign is no easy feat. It takes a village, or in this case, a district!
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HOST A MEET-AND-GREET
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Can I Vote For Jillian?
Jillian is running to represent those who reside in State House District 24, which includes Waikiki and a portion of those who live in the Ala Moana and Mo'ili'ili neighborhoods. To have the option to vote for her, you'll need to answer "YES" to the following two questions:
(#1) Are you registered to vote?
Yes!
No
Not Sure
(#2) Do you live in Jillian's State House district?
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Yes, my residence is within the red lines on the map!
No, I don't live in the district, but I am still interested in helping Jillian's campaign.
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