# Representative Trish La Chica — Hawaii House District 37

## About
Representative Trish La Chica is the elected State Representative for Hawaii House District 37, serving the communities of Mililani Town, Mililani Mauka, Koa Ridge, and Waipio Gentry on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. She was first elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024 for her second term.

## Role & Title
- Title: State Representative, Hawaii House of Representatives
- District: House District 37
- Role: Assistant Majority Floor Leader
- Committee: Vice Chair, Committee on Education
- Committees: Education, Higher Education, Housing, Transportation

## Office Contact
- Phone: 808-586-6150
- Email: replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov
- Address: Hawaii State Capitol, 415 S. Beretania Street, Room 441, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
- Website: https://reptrishlachica.com

## Constituent Services
Rep. La Chica's office assists residents of House District 37 with:
- Constituent requests and government assistance
- Referrals to state agencies and resources
- Meeting requests with the Representative
- Event invitations and community outreach

To submit a request, visit: https://reptrishlachica.com/contactus.html

## Key Issues
Rep. La Chica focuses on public health, Medicaid, housing, homelessness, education, and transportation. She is known for restoring school bus routes, regulating e-cigarettes to protect youth, and securing funding to improve schools and community infrastructure.

## Background
With over 15 years of leadership in non-profit organizations and government, Rep. La Chica has focused on public health and community advocacy. She began her career as an investigative journalist in Manila. She is a recipient of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women Award (2015) and the President's Lifetime Achievement Award (2024).

## Pages
- Home: https://reptrishlachica.com/
- Team: https://reptrishlachica.com/team.html
- Newsletters: https://reptrishlachica.com/newsletters.html
- District Updates: https://reptrishlachica.com/district-updates.html
- Bills: https://reptrishlachica.com/bills.html
- Achievements: https://reptrishlachica.com/achievements.html
- Contact: https://reptrishlachica.com/contactus.html