Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13: Jordan Nakamura
“The Kona low storms, Lahaina fires and, tsunami warnings exposed how deadly gridlock traffic can be during a small evacuation window.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – Lynn Vasquez
“I think we can continue to seek legislative interventions to reduce carbon emission and also expand the capacity for our solar grid.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – Lei Ahu Isa
“Get rid of the Jones Act.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – Wallyn Kanoelani Christian
“Lawmakers should clearly understand the real cost of what they are proposing before it moves forward.”
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 13 – James Logue
“Hawaiʻi residents are tired of corruption scandals and insider politics.”
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015
Poverty, Schools, Extreme Weather: State House District 26 Candidate Q&As
In the Legislature, the House of Representatives seat Della Au Belatti is leaving has attracted six candidates.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Nathan Kenichi Char
“I would expand proven affordable housing programs by supporting an increase in both staffing and funding for HHFDC.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Janel Fujinaka
“I support creating a dedicated legislative fiscal analysis office or agency that reviews every bill and provides clear, realistic cost estimates before it moves forward.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Arjuna Heim
“Expand trades and career pathways so every graduate has a route to a good local job, not just a college track.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 26 – Ian Ross
“It is time to increase routine clearing of Makiki Stream and other waterways, to avoid blockage and reduce the risk of flooding.”