Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Kauilani Almeida
“Funding support for protectors that are standing for cultural beliefs is in line with OHA’s purpose.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Louis Pau
“I think the percentage of Hawaiian incarcerated is based upon the rightfully perceived atrocities that left Hawaiians debased on their own islands.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Noelani Cashman-Aiu
“It is time for new blood, new energy, to get new results.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaii Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Louis Hao
“The 1993 Apology Bill to Native Hawaiians did not provide for reparation. Just being ‘sorry’ is not good enough.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaii Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Cyd Hoffeld
“With a growing number of new trustees, this next generation will have a chance to improve the culture of OHA.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Lei Kihoi
“Why use external means (lawsuits, audits, etc) to reprimand behavior that has a negative impact on trust assets? Self-regulation is the answer.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Andria Tupola
“It’s clear that the state has been driving tourism as high as possible to cover debt, expenses and shortfalls.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Kathy Davenport
“The most pressing issue I am currently hearing expressed is the fear of increased property taxes and ensuring fiscal responsibility at Honolulu Hale.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Galen Kerfoot
“Community input needs to be heard, not just a two-minute blurb in front of a committee, then told, ‘Thank you for your testimony, next.'”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Deb Kaiwi
“The diverse ethnic culture of Maui’s officers is more respectful than police on the mainland.”