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Candidates 2024

Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. You can view those responses here after they are completed and returned.

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Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Molokai District — Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Molokai District — Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

"We need to make our housing market less attractive to investors and reclaim our existing housing inventory."

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Upcountry District — Yuki Lei Sugimura

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Upcountry District — Yuki Lei Sugimura

"I have worked hard to secure federal money to improve our major transportation corridors while making our neighborhood streets safer."

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Upcountry District — Jocelyn Cruz

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Upcountry District — Jocelyn Cruz

"It’s not right that off-shore companies and institutions are controlling some of the water here and then taking those profits off the island."

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Molokai District — John Pele

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Molokai District — John Pele

"Our zoning laws create an extremely burdensome and costly process for developers to build houses."

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Carol Lee Kamekona

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Kahului District — Carol Lee Kamekona

"Prioritizing resident-first projects, such as generational housing, will provide stable and affordable living options for local families."

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Abe Apilado Jr.

Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council — Abe Apilado Jr.

"We need to prioritize our people and way of life over money. "

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council East Maui District — Shane Sinenci

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council East Maui District — Shane Sinenci

"Maui County has a unique chance to acquire these old systems, fix the leaks and manage the watersheds properly."

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Ben Shafer

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 23 — Ben Shafer

"I believe comprehensive public financing should be the only way for all elections to create the backbone for good governance."

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 — Emil Svrcina

Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 18 — Emil Svrcina

"We have to have an honest election process to get rid of all corrupt politicians, not this existing system."

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Makawao-Paia-Haiku District — Nohe Uu-Hodgins

Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council Makawao-Paia-Haiku District — Nohe Uu-Hodgins

"Maui County should better partner with the state to provide more access to mental health, drug rehabilitation and education."