Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaii Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Cyd Hoffeld
“With a growing number of new trustees, this next generation will have a chance to improve the culture of OHA.”
Candidate Q&A: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaii Island Trustee — Lei Kihoi
“Why use external means (lawsuits, audits, etc) to reprimand behavior that has a negative impact on trust assets? Self-regulation is the answer.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Andria Tupola
“It’s clear that the state has been driving tourism as high as possible to cover debt, expenses and shortfalls.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Kathy Davenport
“The most pressing issue I am currently hearing expressed is the fear of increased property taxes and ensuring fiscal responsibility at Honolulu Hale.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council District 1 — Galen Kerfoot
“Community input needs to be heard, not just a two-minute blurb in front of a committee, then told, ‘Thank you for your testimony, next.'”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Deb Kaiwi
“The diverse ethnic culture of Maui’s officers is more respectful than police on the mainland.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Prosecutor — Christopher Bridges
“I will promote the elimination of cash bail for non-violent offenders and only seek cash bail where the defendant truly poses a threat to our community or is a serious flight risk.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Tim Richards
“Before us is a rare opportunity to redesign and retool our economy as a whole.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Ranae Keane
“The big idea I have for Hawaii is to pursue ‘voluntourism’ through a public-private partnership.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 9 — Philip Aiona
“With our vast lands, energy sources, educational institutions and political will, Hawaii County has an array of possible economic industries.”