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State Senate
Alain Schiller (L)
Not one big idea, but many little positive and well thought actions in the political arena should contribute to bring back common sense. Protecting the livelihood of the local population by allowing the state to home rule against politically correct federal agenda.FULL PROFILE »
Brickwood M. Galuteria (D)*
Food Resiliency. With geographic isolation, Hawaii imports approximately 92 percent of its food. An increase in the production of local food as a key state priority will lead to economic diversification, create new jobs, advance Hawaii's long-term economic stability, and boost the food security of the people of Hawaii.FULL PROFILE »
Bronson Kekahuna Kaahui (L)
We must enable Internet voting. Votes could be counted in real time and monitored by the public. Registered voters could also sign online petitions for ballot initiatives, allowing us to vote directly on issues rather than relying on the legislature. This would vastly increase voter turnout, especially among the youth.FULL PROFILE »
Chris Lethem (R)
Today Hawaii is renown as being the most difficult state to do business. Let's resolve together to change this reality, by exploiting our location between the mainland and Asia. We need high value-added jobs. Lower taxes. Smart regulation that promotes innovation. Incentives to induce successful businesses to come to Hawaii.FULL PROFILE »
Clarence K. Nishihara (D) *
Bring our agricultural industry together, seeking more harmony and cooperation without the rancor of contentious views creating divisions that serve no one. Calling for a broader discussion with the consumers and those who produce our food. Consumers need a serious discussion of the science of food.FULL PROFILE »
Dennis C.H. Kim (R)
I believe that there needs to be what I call LEGISLATIVE INTEGRITY. We cannot have the outcome of a bill be determined even before it is introduced. The arrogance of some incumbents is appalling. We need to bring fiscal responsibility and accountability and COMMON SENSE back into our government.FULL PROFILE »
Gil Riviere (D)
Keep the Country. Country benefits everyone. We must balance improvements and development in the urban areas with protection and enhancement of our rural areas. Hawaii’s natural beauty and resources must not be destroyed through careless land use decisions. Hawaii needs stronger advocacy for agricultural viability and land stewardship.FULL PROFILE »
Gil S. Coloma Keith-Agaran (D)*
Continue building Central Maui's health and human services continuum of care and capacity by improving and modernizing the public infrastructure leading to and within the expanding health/higher education corridor between Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Central Maui's physician offices and UH Maui College.FULL PROFILE »
Gilbert Kahele (D)*
Promoting tourism throughout the Asia Pacific and expanding our relationships with our Asian partners (China/Taiwan) to promote Hawaiʻi as a focal point between east and west.FULL PROFILE »
Gregory “Kobata” Arianoff (L)
End state income tax! It will return an average of $4,100 per household to a family's budget in Hilo! It will help thousands of families pay for the rising cost of gas, food and heating oil and other debt. Also, force the state Legislature to streamline and cut government waste.FULL PROFILE »
Jared P. “Pika” DuBois (R)
I hoped in 2008 that the Constitutional Convention ballot passed. Such changes are more important intrinsic reform than legislation. I plan to run for one term only, no fundraising in office, no distractions or favoritism, and use that experience to propose changes to lessen corruption should it (Con Con) pass in 2018.FULL PROFILE »
Jill N. Tokuda (D)*
School-based health centers can increase access to care for students in some of our most rural and high need communities, ranging from acute care, preventative health, dental and mental health services, and early intervention. Would also look at what other states have done to also serve families and school personnel.FULL PROFILE »
Josh Green (D)*
Every person in Hawaii deserves quality health care and safe housing. In an era in which wealth disparities have grown geometrically we are morally bound to provide both no matter what barriers exist. I would double the size of our Community Health Centers and repurpose state buildings to provide both within three years.FULL PROFILE »
Kilomana Michael Danner
Kilomana Michael Danner did not respond to our questionnaire.FULL PROFILE »
Lorraine Rodero Inouye (D)
It's about time that we visit the state's tax system and review what is being taken in taxes and fees, including the programs and services. Also, taxes and fees charged by car rental agencies and hotel operators, besides the TAT. There is a fee of $14.84 plus a car of $35 per day adds to $54,83. It's ridiculous.FULL PROFILE »
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro (D)*
Several years ago the Leeward Housing Coalition took a position in support of mobile homes as a way to help address our homeless situation. At the time, most people rejected the idea. Now that the homeless have spread to other parts of the island, maybe people will be more receptive.FULL PROFILE »
Michael L. Last (L)
You should be allowed to do whatever you choose with your own person or property, as long as you don't physically harm the person or property of a nonconsenting other adult. Government must not make ANY laws that harm consenting adults.FULL PROFILE »
Michelle Kidani (D)*
This year I included $11.5 million in the budget to purchase land at the Mililani Technology Park for “first responder/cyber security campus.” Public safety, first responder and information and technology facilities would be out of the inundation zones, bringing them together to share space and ideas and work together in unity to help the people of Hawaii in case of a disaster.FULL PROFILE »
Raymond Banda III (L)
I have several, but the main one I wish to accomplish is getting Hawaii out of last place for voting turnout. I hope to accomplish this through the establishment of term-limits for elected officials and more face time with voters.FULL PROFILE »
Richard Lee Fale (R)
Additional bond revenue from the purchase of conservation land around Turtle Bay Resort should be dedicated to infrastructure needs for Waialua and Kahuku school complexes. These communities are directly impacted by this deal and money generated within these rural communities should stay here to address critical educational infrastructure needs.FULL PROFILE »
Roger Clemente (I)
One big idea is to offer solutions to our common problems and concerns in our community to create a better quality of life.FULL PROFILE »
Roz Baker (D)*
Develop in West Maui a pilot sustainable water reuse and storm water diversion plan to support healthy reefs by eliminating injection wells and utilizing reclaimed water in landscaping along roadways, in parks and for other non-potable uses to assist in recharging aquifers and preventing runoff that damages reefs and fisheries.FULL PROFILE »
Tercia L. Ku (R)
My BIG idea is to establishing an academy including housing where students will determine their purpose and their future. They will be given the tools needed to succeed beyond high school and into their future. Participant standards will be very high and the demand for admission extremely competitive.FULL PROFILE »
