Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Wayne Kaululaau
“The people who live in our district understand the need for more homes and businesses to be built; they just want to mitigate the traffic issue.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 22 — Dale Kobayashi
“My priorities and efforts focus on affordability, economic diversification and public education, key pillars in creating a Hawaii for all.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Nathan Takeuchi
“I will strongly support legislation that offers financial incentives to assist the HPD with recruitment.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Inam Rahman
“Make it easier for small businesses to do business, which in turn will create more jobs and boost our economy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Chase Nomura
“I believe that there are many new jobs that have yet to be created and we can pivot to new industries.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 8 — Makai Freitas
“I also will fight to bring back home Transient Accommodation Tax revenue to the counties to mitigate the impact of visitors – from emergency services to our public facilities and special places.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 — Emil Svrcina
“Get government out of the business of running businesses and picking the winners and losers.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 11 — Netra Halperin
“The biggest contributor to the housing shortage, which is completely within the control of the government, is the time it takes to get a building permit.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 11 — Ian Ross
“Decisions being made at the Legislature in the next session will profoundly influence who can afford to own a home, start a family, or create a business in the Aloha State.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 16 — Bennette Misalucha
“We can create a digital paradise here. We do not need to sacrifice our best graduates to the mainland to compete in the digital world.”