Introducing new statewide coalition for responsible alcohol policies

Hawaiʻi’s alcohol policy landscape just welcomed an exciting new player. The Hawaiʻi Alcohol Policy Alliance, HIPHI’s latest emerging coalition, was recently formed and hired a Statewide Coordinator, Chelsea Gonzales, bringing advocacy experience and drive to see changes made.

The Policy Alliance is a volunteer-based organization of members from communities all across the state. This coalition aims to maintain representation across all counties, and  advocates for research-based, responsible alcohol policies in the best interest of the people of Hawaiʻi, and that reduce often overlooked alcohol-related harms in our communities. Our vision is a Hawaiʻi free of alcohol-related injuries, disease, and death.

Although the coalition continues to grow and assess priorities, a current focus is to address some regulatory issues that have come up with the allowance of alcohol takeout and delivery during COVID-19. The Hawaiʻi Alcohol Policy Alliance held their first meeting on June 18. Please reach out to Chelsea Gonzales at chelsea@hiphi.org for information, and more details on future meetings. We look forward to partnering with you.