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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: Maui County Council West Maui District — Tamara Paltin

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui District — Tamara Paltin

“It is critical that we engage the community in the vision of the Lahaina rebuild so that our residents are a part of creating the future they want to see.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui District — Lorien Acquintas

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council West Maui District — Lorien Acquintas

Residents are beyond frustrated with the length of the permitting process and it’s leading to families moving off island.

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Keli’i Akina

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large Trustee — Keli’i Akina

“We must strengthen pathways for Native Hawaiian success in education, health, economic stability and housing.”

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai-Lanai Trustee — Luana Alapa

Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai-Lanai Trustee — Luana Alapa

“Our Board of Trustees has taken unprecedented steps to engage directly with communities.”

Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai-Lanai Trustee — R. Kunani Nihipali

Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Molokai-Lanai Trustee — R. Kunani Nihipali

“Hawaiians aren’t asking for anything more than any other host culture would in their own ‘home.'” 

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu District — Alice Lee

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu District — Alice Lee

“People will stay if they have homes that they can afford and jobs that pay a living wage.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu District — James Forrest

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu District — James Forrest

“The primary thing the people of Maui County need to do now to recover from the fires is elect new leadership.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Tom Cook

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Tom Cook

“We must provide decent temporary housing and ensure that our residents are able to rebuild promptly.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Kelly Takaya King

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council South District — Kelly Takaya King

“There are developers who want to help and have found a way to create 100% affordable projects to help our lowest income citizens.”

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Makawao-Paia-Haiku District — Nohe Uu-Hodgins

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Makawao-Paia-Haiku District — Nohe Uu-Hodgins

“Maui County should better partner with the state to provide more access to mental health, drug rehabilitation and education.”