The truth is, most Americans are fine with the idea of finding common ground — as long as it involves the other side coming to its senses.

“I will immediately launch shovel-ready projects, and push for new housing in the Lihue area, where most jobs are.”

“The council has funded our Roads Division year after year, however, the roads were not getting paved. It is not a money issue but rather a performance issue.”

“I wholeheartedly support authorizing the Legislature to tax investment properties to increase public education funding, a political fight that I was proud to be engaged in as secretary-treasurer of HSTA.”

“The most pressing issue in District 46 is the survivability of the Wahiawa General Hospital.”

Good things happened when we did this in 1968 and 1978. Forty years later, it’s time for another gathering.

“Representing the only true canoe district is not easy … we struggle for the services that people in urban districts don’t need to worry about.”

“It is horrendous the huge amount of money necessary to stand for elective office, and the influence it has after one is elected.”

Look to the past for an idea of the future for education.

“Legislation enacted by the 2018 Legislature has laid the groundwork for addressing the effects of climate change. However, many of the actions that need to be taken are at the county level.”