Abercrombie-Ige Candidate Forum Set for Late June

It’s the first announced joint appearance of the gubernatorial candidates.

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The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce will host a gubernatorial candidate forum featuring 2014 Democratic candidates Gov. Neil Abercrombie and State Sen. David Ige.

The forum, set for June 24 at the Japanese Cultural Center‘s Manoa Grand Ballroom in Moiliili, is being held in partnership with the Hawaii Association of Realtors, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, Hawaii Independent Insurance Agents Association and Land Use Research Foundation.

“The candidates will discuss their views on critical issues affecting Hawaii’s future, including its economy, cost of living, educational system and energy independence,” says a press advisory.

Ige files to run

Surronded by family and supporters, state Sen. David Ige files his gubernatorial nomination papers at the State Elections Office in Pearl City, June 2, 2014.

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Howard Dicus, business reporter for Hawaii News Now, will moderate.

The cost is $35  for members of host organizations, $45 for the rest of us. Includes lunch.

To register, call the HJCC office at 949-5531 or visit www.hjcc.org. The deadline is June 17.

This is the first announced event featuring Ige and Abercrombie. Word is that the two may also participate in one or two TV forums. The primary is Aug. 9.

Abercrombie, Nancie and dog PF

Gov. Neil Abercrombie on his way to file for re-election, May 15, 2014.

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