Candidate Q&A: Honolulu City Council Member District 6 – Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
“The city should explore splitting DPP into a more focused and accountable Permitting Dept., and a visionary Planning Dept. dedicated to the island’s long-term planning needs.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 44 – Charla Weaver
“The biggest issue facing District 44 is that our community’s needs have outgrown the resources and infrastructure we receive.”
Candidate Q&A: US House District 1 – Adriel Lam
“I will stand up for Hawaiʻi and against the bullying corruption of oppressive left-wing ideology and their media enablers.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 – Danielle Bass
“I am prioritizing stronger school infrastructure, energy security and storage, and stronger facilities to keep our students and communities safe.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 – Max Hanna
“I want to eliminate property taxes because if someone spends 30 years paying down a house, they shouldn’t need to pay rent to the government.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 11 – Sheila Walker
“I support reinstating an elected school board that includes educators, parents, and community members so the people have a stronger voice in education policy.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 50 – Jesse Fitzgerald
“We must lead the nation in clean energy, and a not-for-profit insurance system that provides real relief for those affected.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 20 – Markus Owens
“We must ensure adaptation costs are shared fairly and do not overburden taxpayers, property owners, or small businesses as we prepare for future risks.”
Candidate Q&A: US House District 2 – Brenton Awa
“Anyone campaigning on affordability while refusing to challenge a law restricting shipping competition to an island state should raise red flags.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 4 – Zak Wittenhagen
“As a lawmaker, I will secure funding for reliable alternate emergency road routes and decentralize our infrastructure to move it away from vulnerable systems.”