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
“We need to look for new ways to get people excited about politics.”
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“I’m very concerned that Oahu has an oligarchy that holds the power, money and opportunities at the expense of our residents.”