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Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. You can view those responses here after they are completed and returned.

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Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Kyle Jones

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Kyle Jones

“Our county parks are in severe need of modernization, and there are many county roads in a state of abject disrepair.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Jeffrey Lindner

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Jeffrey Lindner

“Local families are being forced off-island due to the county’s relentless attack on agricultural land rights.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza

“I am a strong advocate for my community members and the people of Hawaii to always have a seat at the table.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Ana Mo Des

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Ana Mo Des

“We must level out the playing field so we may be in the authentic practice of capitalism where one is not allowed to profit off exploitation.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Sheila Medeiros

Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Sheila Medeiros

“We truly need to establish a separate market dedicated to affordable housing for the hardworking individuals and families living in Hawaii.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Michael Konowicz

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Michael Konowicz

“I want to future-proof the island and make decisions today that will have positive impacts here 20 years into the future.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Cory Chun

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Cory Chun

“We should embrace those challenges that come with a dramatic shift in the tax burden off of our working families.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Domineque Bonifacio

Candidate Q&A: State House District 35 — Domineque Bonifacio

“I want to improve our infrastructure as a whole, working with our county officials and HECO to bring the latest to our side of the island.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 3 — Kaloa Robinson

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 3 — Kaloa Robinson

“Our local government should determine dates when certain beaches and sites are closed just so they can recover, like how they manage Hanauma Bay on Oahu.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Ikaika Kailiawa-Smith

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 6 — Ikaika Kailiawa-Smith

“I would like to drill down to where the money from the tourism industry is going.”