Candidate Q&A: State House District 2 — Susan Lee Loy
“Cutting core government services is not an option and solutions would be to shift taxation toward nonresidents and visitors.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Karl Dicks
“If we don’t fix our election process nothing else matters.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 8 — Caryl Burns
“We will also be implementing a countywide feedback system for continuous assessment from our citizens.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 18 — Gene Ward
“Don’t hold your breath to expect any ethical changes in the Legislature until our rules are changed to prevent this type of undemocratic and corruption-breeding behavior.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — John Betlatch
“Regarding the homeless, we need a crisis center to get them off the street.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 — Mark Clemente
“While politicians are prioritizing climate change and other abstract issues, I am taking a more pragmatic approach.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 13 — Linda Clark
“I believe in prioritizing the public’s interest over political convenience, and I am prepared to challenge the status quo to achieve these goals.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Ken Inouye
“A greater focus should be given to enforcing existing campaign finance laws to make sure that all parties are in full compliance.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 40 — Frankie McCurley
“The most formidable challenges we face mirror the broader struggle across our island and our nation: a fracture in fundamental family values and moral education.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Haylie Taylor
“I would like to build a one-stop website to guide residents to access services they are entitled to. “