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Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 — Patrick Branco
“We can create an economy that benefits from tourism as a bonus, not a lifeline.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 30 — Tess Abalos Quilingking
“I have been watching for some years now how our community has been so dependent on an unsustainable economy based solely on tourism and government.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Michael Danner
“I would start with a budget cut of 10% across the board.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 47 — Boyd Ready
“Our constitution protects public employees who rely on the results of negotiations. Our laws should protect the public from conflict of interests among the negotiators.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Diamond Garcia
“In times like these, I believe that we should be appropriating more funding for law enforcement, not less.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Lauren Cheape Matsumoto
“With an unprecedented projected shortfall, we have an opportunity to restructure and prioritize the core functions of government.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 45 — Michael Chapman
“While other investments may have higher immediate returns, a well-nurtured education system will pay off for decades to come.”
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Candidate Q&A: State House District 41 — Matt LoPresti
“This economic crisis is the perfect time to leverage public land along the rail corridor for genuinely affordable housing.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Bob McDermott
“We must grow our own food and we can do it profitably if we control three legs of the process: growing, processing and retailing.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 39 — Austin Maglinti
“I truly believe police need to be the counselors in our community.”