Carmen Hulu Lindsey appointed to Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board
What happened
Carmen Hulu Lindsey was appointed to serve on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is a semiautonomous state agency created in 1978 that manages $600 million in trust funds. The nine-member board makes key decisions regarding how these trust funds are spent, invested, and used to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians.
Why it matters
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs manages substantial trust funds derived from revenues once held by the Hawaiian Kingdom. The board's decisions directly influence how these funds are allocated, particularly regarding housing and wildfire recovery priorities for Native Hawaiians. Lindsey, who has a real estate broker background, prioritizes housing for Native Hawaiians.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is currently undergoing its trustee election process.