Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Cheree Rapozo
“We must stop reacting to problems after they become crises and start planning for Kauaʻi’s future.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza
“Emergency preparedness and transportation infrastructure will remain priorities, especially additional access in and out of Makakilo.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 49 – ‘Ale Rodas
“After nearly 20 years as an educator, I can’t ignore Castle High School’s low proficiency rates. This is not a failure of teachers or students, but a sign that we need better support, priorities, and accountability.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 42 — Anthony Makana Paris
“Position Hawaiʻi as the Pacific’s data hub with responsibly sited, well‑operated data centers and fiber optic cables to Asia, Americas and Oceania.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 17 – Nani Brown
“The most extractive businesses should be footing the bill for the damage they are causing to our land through taxes as a moral obligation.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 — Tamlyn Hunt
“I measure my wealth and my community’s wealth in solar panels, battery storage and food forests.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 37 — Trish La Chica
“I’m raising my family in this community, so every decision I make is personal.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Calvert Williamson
“Green fee revenues should be transparent, independently audited, and prioritized for wildfire prevention, water infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and community resilience.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Ken Fujiyama
“My overall plan is to provide 100,000 vacant lots facing gravel roads without utilities that will sell for about $50,000 a lot.”
Candidate Q&A: Governor – Gary Cordery
“We will amend the 5% of zoned land to 6%, this additional land will be for local families to purchase and partner in the construction phase, creating generational wealth.”