Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Jacquie Esser
“Police unions are very powerful and exist in large part to shield police officers from public scrutiny, accountability and discipline.”
Candidate Q&A: OHA Hawaii Island Trustee — Kalaniakea Wilson
“Justice delayed is justice denied, which in Hawaii is genocide.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Stacy Higa
“Protect and uphold the law of the land and make sure everyone’s rights are taken care of, both the protectors and TMT.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Colleen Hanabusa
“It is time to look at the structure of the police commission and what its role is.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Mayor — Ho Yin (Jason) Wong
“The union’s collective bargaining power, and over-protected job tenure deteriorate the quality and performance of the police force.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 5 — Colehour Bondera
“We can and must shift significantly in order to once again establish Hawaii food self-sufficiency within this decade.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Kevin McDonald
“We need a new source of revenue. Cannabis can supply a whole new industry.”
Candidate Q&A: OHA Hawaii Island Trustee — Pua Ishibashi
“OHA is experiencing the worst public relations in its 47-year history.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Harry Kim
“I believe the community as a whole trusts our police department.”
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Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 — Karl Rhoads
“I believe we should recalibrate toward higher-spending visitors.”