Age: 66
Job: Hawaii County Councilmember
Background: Attorney; part-time teacher at Waimea’s Parker School
Should there be more restrictions on growing genetically modified crops? Why?
This should be a matter of home rule — decided on an island to island basis. The Hawaii should be allowed to restrict the growing of GMO crops to prevent contamination of non-GMO crops and plants.
What is the most pressing quality of life issue, and what would you do about it?
Work on the basics to promote the well-being of our two ecos: the economy and the island ecosystem.