The Civil Beat Staff

“Hey, it takes money to win, but I’m a believer in severe campaign spending limitations. Televising and archiving all hearings? Sounds like a good thing.”

“OHA needs to change the classification of the CEO back to administrator, allowing trustees, as advised by the State Auditor, to take back the office.”

“Given that OHA’s strategic plan expires this year, this election is that much more critical.”

“One of the most pressing issues to Native Hawaiians is the failure of OHA to collect its fair share of ceded lands revenue.”

“I think that for many Hawaiians, living in an environment that does not promote or celebrate a culture that they identify with has left them with a feeling of hopelessness.”

“I think it’s about time I go back to my roots and give back in whatever way I can help our Hawaiian people.”

Hawaii public education is underfunded, but directly involving rich people is a path toward privatization.

“I continue to speak out and do not hesitate to go against leadership. This is why a two-party system is so essential.”

“Former politicians should not be allowed to be paid lobbyists after they are no longer in office. Also, PACs and corporate money have no place in politics.”

“As a Hawaiian Republican I will have a uniquely powerful voice with the Trump administration and the Republicans in Congress.”

“It is time to prioritize and resolve the most serious issues before addressing the nice-to-have projects that are easier, less controversial and therefore less likely to impede a re-election bid.”

“As various recent heart-breaking real-life consequences both nationally and here at home attest, our immigration policy, while sound in principle, is broken in practice.”