Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Fern Ānuenue Holland
“I am working on a measure that would significantly drop taxes for generational families who have owned their home since statehood.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Umi Martin
“I do not believe Kauaʻi is fully prepared for the next Hurricane ʻIniki or major storm.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Paul Noboru Applegate
“We need to expand recycling and composting to buy time for a new landfill site to be ready for use.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Addison Bulosan
“We need to support both small and large farmers by improving access to land, water, permitting, and local markets.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Mike Coots
“Kaua’i is the extinction capital of the world, and biosecurity needs to be taken seriously for an island ecosystem.”
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Drains, Schools And Public Trust: State House District 46 Candidate Q&As
The central Oʻahu district was hard hit in the recent Kona low storms.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Westside Families And Community Safety: State House District 45 Candidate Q&As
Two partisan candidates are facing off in the West Oʻahu race.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 – Daniel Gabriel
“No longer can we tolerate career politicians setting their own pay, benefits and padding their nests.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 – Amy Perruso
“Our current situation makes it difficult for lawmakers and the public to understand the likely costs and benefits of major legislation.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 46 – Rocklin Youngstrom
“I think term limits would help bring in new voices and keep lawmakers more connected to the communities they serve.”