Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2 – Jennifer Kagiwada
“Given our limited land and water resources, we should encourage new housing developments to address local housing needs, not prioritize investment properties.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Wendy Botelho
“Hawaiʻi Island needs reliable energy sources, and after years of investment and review, projects should be evaluated based on objective standards and compliance with the law.”
Candidate Q&A: Hawaiʻi County Council Member District 2: Blaine Bautista
“To tackle our cesspool issue, I would first tie a mandatory upgrade to building permits for major renovations or additions, avoiding burdens on other homeowners.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Lisa Marten
“Term limits would discourage career politicians who might be more interested in keeping their jobs, than in doing their jobs.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 51 — Micah C.K. Kalama
“Every bill should be judged by whether it makes life more affordable for Hawaiʻi’s people.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Inam Rahman
“As a physician, I believe in evidence-based decision-making, and public policy should be no different.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 19 – Rachele Lamosao
“I believe the caregiver tax credit should have passed this session.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Frederick F. Fogel
“The climate always changes. Don’t put it on the taxpayer.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 2 – Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian
“People are tired of seeing one set of rules for elected officials and another for everyone else.”
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina, Water And Rebuilding Business: Maui County Council – West Maui District Candidate Q&As
Four-term incumbent will face an opponent in the general election.