“Overcrowding of James Campbell High School, our need for a new high school … and the rising classroom temperatures are the community’s main concerns.”

“I think my job is to remain an advocate for Central Oahu at the Legislature whenever issues of infrastructure improvements arise.”

“We have high poverty rates and need to encourage small businesses, workplace training to teach job skills, and locally accessible higher education classes.”

“I am concerned with land security issues our local coffee farmers are facing. Many … are currently on month to month leases that have increased.”

“I will fight to protect home rule for Hawaii Island to preserve our unique qualities and protect our country communities.”

“I propose to lead our community to develop and implement a community economic development plan for a sustainable economy.”

“Deterioration of coral reefs, our marine life and a loss of much of our cultural emphasis are the most pressing, long-term issues.”

“We can change the paradigm of our economic system by replacing low income assistance with a living wage.”

“Jones Act reform is the largest obstacle we face as a state if we wish to see a decrease in the cost of housing, food and medical care.”