Civil Beat Staff
Civil Beat
Candidate Q&A: House District 4 — Joy San Buenaventura
“The most pressing issue facing the district is the need for an alternate road out of lower Puna.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 34 — Jaci Agustin
“Traffic on Kamehameha Highway in District 34 is the most pressing daily issue that faces our residents.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 34 — Gregg Takayama
“We need to maintain a safety net of services that enable seniors to age in their homes as long as possible.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 31 — Eric Ching
“The most pressing issue facing District 31 is the condition of the underground storage tanks under Red Hill.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 1 — Kymberly Pine
“I believe the Council should allow residents to submit video testimony at Council meetings.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 9 — Emil Svrcina
“We must stop squeezing people for more and more taxes in order to enrich those with connections to Honolulu Hale.”
Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council, District 7 — Joey Manahan
“The Council needs to ensure that we have a viable financial plan to see rail construction through the urban core beyond Middle Street into Ala Moana and UH Manoa.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 11 — Joe Kent
“There are folks who are ready to build housing, but it takes years to get through the most restrictive land and building regulations in the country.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 19 — Will Espero
“I support government reform that leads to trust, transparency and accountability.”