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“If I have the privilege to serve in this public office, I will work hard with the other eight council members to place a cap on property taxes for owner-occupants of 15 years or more.”

Union leaders say the four teachers seeking House seats are the highest number of teacher-candidates in recent years.

“District 5 is the working class of Hilo. We need better transportation, better infrastructure and better access to rural areas for our emergency personnel.”

“The people of Hawaii deserve new elected officials and convention representatives who will never be influenced by corporations and special interests. Our constitution must never be for sale.”

The next governor will face the challenge of not just creating new jobs, but creating high-paying jobs that allow people to afford to live in Hawaii.

“On Kauai, the public has access to beaches that are part of the Pacific Missile Research Facility. If the U.S. were to weaponize that facility, as Congresswoman Gabbard proposed in May 2018, then public access would stop.”

“At this point, the best way to pay for the operation and maintenance of rail is to have private enterprises place a bid for the operation and maintenance.”

“There are better ways to acquire and manage education funds that do not require a change to the state constitution.”

“Don’t drink champagne on a beer budget! In other words, what we spend should be less than or at least equal to the amount of money we bring in.”

“Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are works of genius that must not be tampered with! They were borne out of America’s Great Depression and they provided relief and economic support for all.”