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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: Kauai County Council — Bill DeCosta

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Bill DeCosta

“We as a county need to compete with these billionaires who are purchasing large tracts of land.”

Candidate Q&Q: Kauai County Council — Felicia Cowden

Candidate Q&Q: Kauai County Council — Felicia Cowden

“Having walkable communities is common sense and a reflection of the history of our species.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Fern Holland Courtesy: Fern Holland / 2024

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Fern Holland

“We can help drive forward real affordable housing in appropriate locations that still preserve our environment and rural way of life.”

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Addison Bulosan

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Addison Bulosan

“I am honored to be working on several legislative initiatives to reduce the cost of living for our local, hard-working families.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Josiah Ubando

Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Josiah Ubando

“Hawaii’s heavy reliance on tourism has led to the neglect of other potential sources of income.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Cindy Evans

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Cindy Evans

“I support a change to the County Code that supports mixed-use development, an increase of rental housing choices, assistance to first-time homebuyers.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — James Hustace

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — James Hustace

“We must work with community partners to develop management plans for our celebrated places, our wahi pana.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Ikaika Rodenhurst

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Ikaika Rodenhurst

“Making changes to our county permitting laws can directly reduce the cost of building.”

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 5 — Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder

“Our legacy as leaders is how we leave our community for our keiki. I want to know that my children will be able to afford to live in Hawaii.”

Candidate Q&A: State House District 47 — Sean Quinlan

Candidate Q&A: State House District 47 — Sean Quinlan

“I’m proud that we have significantly reduced the income tax burden on our citizens, which was previously the second-highest in the nation.”