Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Prosecutor — Christopher Bridges
“I will promote the elimination of cash bail for non-violent offenders and only seek cash bail where the defendant truly poses a threat to our community or is a serious flight risk.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Tim Richards
“Before us is a rare opportunity to redesign and retool our economy as a whole.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Ranae Keane
“The big idea I have for Hawaii is to pursue ‘voluntourism’ through a public-private partnership.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Philip Aiona
“With our vast lands, energy sources, educational institutions and political will, Hawaii County has an array of possible economic industries.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Shannon Matson
“We need to work to get fully publicly funded elections and establish term limits to help end career politician dominance at the state level.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 3 — Frederick Fogel
“We live on islands that can and should be completely self-sufficient if given the chance.”
Candidate Q&A: U.S. House District 1 — Nancy Olson
“If I had all my Social Security and FICA taxes in my pocket, invested at a mere 4% the amount is staggering.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Neil Azevedo
“The most pressing issue facing our island is regarding missing children and human trafficking.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Mike Ruggles
“I would take the money that other candidates would spend to bring back tourism, and invest it in sustainable agriculture and all the small businesses.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Yumi Kawano
“Yes we must bring back some of ‘the good all days’ of trading and buying from one another.”