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“Our teachers need to be justly compensated so we can attract more teachers that will remain here, attract teachers that know and will make a difference in the lives of our future generations.”

“I will continue to support the immediate transitioning of homeless people into shelters that provide wrap-around services, innovative approaches like hygiene centers, and efforts to increase the housing inventory at all price points.”

“We need to make sure our police, fire and ambulance services are adequately staffed and funded as the operating standard and not just during disaster conditions.”

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“I do not support the sit-lie bans as they effectively criminalize homelessness and simply move the problem down the street or to the next neighborhood, park or sidewalk.”

“Our kupuna are now at increased risk of thefts and assaults and keiki are not able to enjoy public parks without the fear of stranger-danger or drug use.”

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“I do not believe that increasing taxes is the answer to our failing school system. We must conduct an internal audit of the Department of Education to eliminate waste and inefficiency so more dollars are going directly to the students.”

“It is a question of whether we will return to the old ways of machine politics and backroom deals, allowing special interests to outweigh the public interest and personal gain to be placed before the collective good.”