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Candidate Q&A: House District 4 — Joy San Buenaventura

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Candidate Q&A: State Senate, District 19 — Will Espero

“I support government reform that leads to trust, transparency and accountability.”