Civil Beat Staff
Civil Beat
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 1 — Kaialiʻi Kahele
“Hawaii Island has the highest unemployment rate in the state at almost 5.0 percent … I am committed to growing my island’s economy.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Gary Hooser
“The infrastructure in many/most areas of Kauai is maxed out, especially the main state highway between Kapaa and Lihue.”
Mason Chock
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Mason Chock
“Allowing an increase in density where projected growth is expected and has been planned is an important feature to control sprawl.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Prosecutor — Lisa Arin
“Jail overcrowding cannot be a deterrent from appropriate jail consequences in crimes involving victims.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 17 — Karlen Ross
“The main reason the Democratic Party does so well in Hawaii is that its core principles reflect our local values.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Anosh Yaqoob
“It is not clear whether qualifications or connections matter more for employment at the Honolulu City Prosecutor’s Office.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council — Ron Menor
“I support consideration of all (rail) financing options not requiring increases in the city’s real property taxes.”
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council — Nāpua Greig-Nakasone
“It is time for the county to engage in negotiations with Alexander & Baldwin to effectuate a transfer of the water transmission lines.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu Prosecutor — Keith Kaneshiro
“We have created a unit tasked with investigating and charging the owners of brothels operating as massage parlors or ‘relaxation salons.'”