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Candidates 2024

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: Maui County Council East Maui District — Shane Sinenci

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council East Maui District — Shane Sinenci

“Maui County has a unique chance to acquire these old systems, fix the leaks and manage the watersheds properly.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 — Keikilani Ho

Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 — Keikilani Ho

“We need more options and support for our community of young adults and children.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Ben Shafer

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Ben Shafer

“I believe comprehensive public financing should be the only way for all elections to create the backbone for good governance.”

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 — Emil Svrcina

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 — Emil Svrcina

“We have to have an honest election process to get rid of all corrupt politicians, not this existing system.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 12 — Dan Johnson

Candidate Q&A: State House District 12 — Dan Johnson

“A lack of a sustainable water supply is directly contributing to the cost of housing and food production.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 38 — Alexander Ozawa

Candidate Q&A: State House District 38 — Alexander Ozawa

“One option may be to encourage the conversion of our unused and vacant office buildings along our urban core in downtown Honolulu into housing.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 41 — John Clark III

Candidate Q&A: State House District 41 — John Clark III

“As long as everyday citizens continue to allow the lack of enforcement, pay-to-play will continue. “

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Diamond Garcia

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Diamond Garcia

“Smart tax cuts are necessary to empower our local families while ensuring that essential government services remain fully funded.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Anthony Makana Paris

Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Anthony Makana Paris

“We must improve Hawaii by investing in history’s greatest economic drivers — home construction, agriculture, education and firm renewable energy.”