Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Lanai District — Gabe Johnson
“The problem we are facing is that COVID-19 isn’t going away soon, and our present tourism model requires big numbers to be successful.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Carol Kamekona
“To protect our reefs we need better mountain to sea water management plans to hold back sediment from reaching the ocean.”
Bennette Misalucha
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Bennette Misalucha
“In this time of the pandemic, access to broadband is not just a privilege, it is a right.”
Kelly Kitashima
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Kelly Kitashima
“My top priority is kick-starting our local economy through smart tourism.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui Council Makawao-Haiku-Paia District — Mike Molina
“I supported legislation to pursue
 a multistate lawsuit against the oil companies related to climate change.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui Council Makawao-Haiku-Paia District — Aja Eyre
“I plan to increase involvement in local government, drawing in more of our youth and community, adding optimism, energy and ideas.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council East District — Shane Sinenci
“I am proposing a Department of Agriculture for Maui County.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council East District — Claire Carroll
“I would have not voted for a staff salary increase. It was inappropriate while a large part of our community remains unemployed.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Ikaika Rodenhurst
“Infrastructure is a critical component of our lives that is in dire need of improvement in Puna and Hawaii County.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Matt Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder
“As one of the few small business owners on the council, my main concern is balancing our budget for at least the next two years.”