I’m deeply humbled by the people who ask me to run again for elected office. I hear the call every day, and it’s worth careful consideration.

I take seriously any pathway to public service. It is a decision that requires the full support of my family and those who would join our campaign.

While much recent attention has been paid to issues at the national level, especially concerning out-of-control spending and the ever-increasing national debt, I have no desire to leave my home in Hawaii and relocate to Washington, D.C.

I will not run for Congress in 2012.

After eight years of service to the people of Hawaii as Lieutenant Governor, and many more as a city prosecutor, city attorney and state judge, I’m right where I want to be – helping to develop Hawaii’s leaders of tomorrow.

As executive vice president of development and recruitment for Saint Louis School, I’m blessed to build on the good work of my mother in education by helping develop a school of opportunity where parents, students and the local community can be a part of the story.

I have always been passionate about education, and I’m proud to be a part of the Saint Louis School ohana.

When the time is right, I will decide whether to run for Governor in 2014. Right now, I’m happy doing my part to help the young men of Saint Louis School become tomorrow’s leaders.

While Hawaii’s politicians continue to over-promise and under-deliver, hard working families across our state are struggling to provide for their children.

The promise of “a new day” in Hawaii has not come true, but fortunately the people who make Hawaii great – our citizens – are finding new ways to make it through a very difficult economy.

I have always believed that Hawaii’s strength lies in the homes of our families. When our elected officials understand this and work together to relieve the tremendous burden facing our families, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Until then we must stand together, united by our core principles and values – more efficient and honest government, lower taxes and more personal freedom – and let these politicians know that enough is enough.

Dirty tricks, empty promises and a lack of transparency have no rightful place in Hawaii. We can do better.

Aloha,

I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation for your support over the course of this campaign and throughout the years. We began this grassroots effort with a simple vision of doing what’s best for the people of Hawai‘i. We ran an honest campaign. We ran a good campaign.

Through it all, we formed a bond framed by our core principles of balance, integrity and fiscal responsibility. I believe firmly in these principles and continue to believe they are a necessary part of ensuring a brighter, more prosperous future for all of Hawai‘i.

Down the stretch, we showed our heart, we showed our character, and we showed our aloha spirit.