“Investments in priorities like childcare, family leave and school transportation should be considered in terms of their overall benefit, not just short-term costs.”

“In our district the most pressing threat is eruptions from Kīlauea. We need alternate routes, emergency plans and shelters for our growing population.”

Hawai‘i County Council member Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder is trying to unseat three-term state Rep. Jeanne Kapela in the Democratic primary this August.

There are four candidates on the ballot for the Central Oʻahu seat.

“There needs to be a sign mounted at the entrance of the State Capitol that reads ‘I will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those among us who do.'”

“I support investments in wildfire prevention, water security and infrastructure resilience and reasonable energy innovation.”

“It’s time for the Legislature to pass family leave, a comprehensive response to homelessness, overdue transportation upgrades and free school meals for our keiki.”

“West Oahu is well-positioned for this growth, particularly through workforce development and emerging industries connected to UH West Oahu.”

First-time candidate Nani Brown is taking on the well-funded, well-connected Donovan Dela Cruz for his state Senate seat in Central Oʻahu.

This time it’s Derek Kawakami who is being forced to explain why he took money from a convicted Honolulu businessman and never gave it back.