Civil Beat Staff
Civil Beat
Candidate Q&A: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs At-Large — Haunani Apoliona
“OHA is performing its mandate, but not enough is being done due to internal and external barriers.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 20 — Calvin Say
“The Democratic Party is a party of diversity and we always have change.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 1 — Heather Kimball
“The most pressing issue facing our district is how to move forward after the departure of the cane industry.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 30 — Romy Cachola
“Provide more funds for public education. Provide more funds to hire qualified teachers. Air condition all needed classrooms.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 8— Richard Abbett
“Increase … the minimum wage toward a family level. Adults work two jobs, some parents each work and child rearing time suffers.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Margaret Wille
“I seek to maximize an informed public and increase the ways the public can meaningfully participate in county government decision-making.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 28 — John Mizuno
“I would continue to champion and support Hawaii’s community caregiver and care home industry.”
Candidate Q&A: House District 23 — Isaac Choy
“We shouldn’t be increasing tuition costs so administrators and researchers can enjoy extremely lucrative salaries.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council — Danny Paleka
“Ensuring the proper systems of transportation and communication are the most pressing issues for our district.”