Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Shannon McCandless
“I would like to see more collaboration between the County Council and the mayor’s administration,” says the Waimea resident.
Candidate Q&A: State House, District 22 — Nicola Perez-Garreaud
“Now more then ever with the slow but sure warming of our oceans, coral bleaching has become an epidemic,” says the challenger from Waikiki.
Candidate Q&A: State House, District 22 — Tom Brower
For the homeless, “We need realistic solutions that include both compassionate and ‘tough love’ strategies working simultaneously,” says the Waikiki incumbent.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Harry Ozols
“The Libertarian Party currently has the freshest ideas to move our society forward and improve our lives,” says the retired Punchbowl resident.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Keone Nakoa
“Homelessness seems to be the most pressing issue facing my district, with property crime coming in a close second,” says the Nuuanu attorney.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 — Patrick Shea
“We must address kupuna care issues by creating a fund that will allow support to family caregivers,” says the attorney from Maunawili.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Kim Coco Iwamoto
“We must stop the flow of individuals and families slipping into homelessness by ensuring we have social safety nets in place,” says the former School Board member.
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Karl Rhoads
“Construction of affordable housing has been my highest priority since I was elected,” says the 10-year state representative.
Candidate Q&A: U.S. Senate — Karla Gottschalk
“I would have interested committees formed on each island to inform of constituent concerns,” says the semi-retired civil rights attorney.
Candidate Q&A: U.S. Senate — Makani Christensen
“The high cost of living is the cause of major problems such as homelessness and traffic,” says the founder of Keawe Adventures.