2018 Primary Election Candidates

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NAKAMURA, Nadine K.
Name on ballot:

NAKAMURA, Nadine K.

Running for:

State House

District (if applicable):

District 14

Political party:

Democrat

Campaign website:

nadinenakamura.com

Current occupation:

Legislator

Age:

56

Previous job history:

Kauai County Managing Director, Kauai County Council, Planning Consultant

Previous elected office, if any:

State House, Kauai County Council

What qualifies you to represent the people of Hawaii?

Born and raised in Hawaii, public school graduate, BS degree from USC in public affairs/urban planning, masters in urban and regional planning from UH Manoa, served on Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Housing Development Finance Corp.

What are the top three challenges facing the voters you seek to represent?

Impacts from recent flooding on Kauai, traffic congestion, and shortage of affordable housing

If elected, what will be your highest legislative priority?

Addressing the need for affordable housing

If elected, what can you do to improve the lives of your constituents?

Seek funding for highway capacity improvements for the Wailua-Kapaa corridor

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I enjoy hiking and camping with family and friends, cooking, and walking/biking on the coastal bike path through Kapaa and Kealia

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