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Candidates 2020

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Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Philmund Lee

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 5 — Philmund Lee

“There needs to be a strategic plan that ensures that there is adequate housing close to the job and work centers to reduce commuting.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 22 — Tom Brower

Candidate Q&A: State House District 22 — Tom Brower

“We need to look for new ways to get people excited about politics.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 30 — Romy Cachola

Candidate Q&A: State House District 30 — Romy Cachola

“As a melting pot, Hawaii’s multiracial setup breeds discrimination and racism that makes them very important issues.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Dwight Nadamoto

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Dwight Nadamoto

“Rather than jeopardize the lives and property of law-abiding citizens I favor building new larger modern jails and prisons as soon as economically feasible.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Becky Gardner

Candidate Q&A: State House District 20 — Becky Gardner

“Waste, corruption and nepotism are crippling the state and disenfranchising everyday people, while benefiting our social-political elite.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 9 — Earl Tsuneyoshi

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 9 — Earl Tsuneyoshi

“We need to address not only the immediate issues, but more importantly, take action to ensure that our hardworking families are not faced with becoming homeless themselves.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui Council Makawao-Haiku-Paia District — Laurent Zahnd

Candidate Q&A: Maui Council Makawao-Haiku-Paia District — Laurent Zahnd

“There is an urgent need for more agricultural parks to create food security. That is my first priority.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Alan Texeira

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Alan Texeira

“I have long believed that Hawaii should not be a ‘value’ destination intended to attract as many visitors as possible.”

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Kalani Kalima

Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 3 — Kalani Kalima

“It is up to our leadership, our government to make sure that we have plans in place, safeguarding the public from being shut down again.”

Candiate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Choon James

Candiate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Choon James

“I’m very concerned that Oahu has an oligarchy that holds the power, money and opportunities at the expense of our residents.”