KEKAHA — Lifelong Kauai resident, farmer, small business owner and community leader Umi Martin has officially announced his candidacy for the Kauai County Council in the 2026 election.
Born and raised in Kekaha on the Westside of Kauai, Martin says his decision to run comes from his deep love for the island and his desire to help strengthen the future for local families and communities.
“Kauai is my home and it always will be,” Martin said. “Th…