Candidate Q&A: State House District 5 — Michael Last
“I’d eliminate most employees of all state departments.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 44 — Joseph Simpliciano
“I would not think about how I could benefit special interest parties and/or developers.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 1 — Lorraine Shin
“I would evaluate the possibility of privatizing many of the departments in government with accountability, transparency and an annual report card.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Ed Justus
“We must have the means to feed ourselves in preparation for long-term emergencies, because we now see clearly they can and do happen.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Wally Nishimura
“The government should coordinate with lodging to only fill 50% of rooms until a treatment and testing are firmly established.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Mike Dandurand
“My perfect Kauai is happening right now. We have our beaches back, our roads back, our parks back.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — KipuKai Kuali’i
“I’d like to see us increase eco-tourism, agri-tourism and other types of tourism that respects the authentic experiences and values of our people and our islands.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Felicia Cowden
“Our people are more likely to be the servants than the hosts in their own islands.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Jade Battad
“Empower the people closest to the issues of our community to address them. Involve them, listen to them, and act on what they tell us.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Addison Bulosan
“No community is immune to this global challenge of racism — that is why it is resounding worldwide as we speak.”