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“Hawaii is seemingly so progressive and yet it lacks direct democratic referendums or initiatives.
I wholly support citizens actively taking part in policymaking.”

“Look at the last 60 years under one-party leadership, it has been a disaster — the worst schools in the nation.”

“A Native Hawaiian government would allow Native Hawaiians to have their own land base with the autonomy to make their own decisions and laws under their jurisdiction.”

“It comes down to productivity and self-sufficiency. When the Native Hawaiians are able to rise up and be productive and self-sufficient, all of Hawaii benefits.”

For six years, Hawaii and other Pacific islands enjoyed an exemption that allowed them to sell billfish on the mainland. Congress and President Trump just revoked it.

“The most pressing issue in my district is the increasing cost of living driven by high taxation and overregulation. I would start by reducing the size of government and the burden it places on our citizens.”

“I support (holding a state constitutional convention). The community, state, nation and world have evolved during the past 40 years to a new era of technology.”

The truth is, most Americans are fine with the idea of finding common ground — as long as it involves the other side coming to its senses.

“I will immediately launch shovel-ready projects, and push for new housing in the Lihue area, where most jobs are.”

“The council has funded our Roads Division year after year, however, the roads were not getting paved. It is not a money issue but rather a performance issue.”