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Pearl City-Palisades

Roy Takumi

Democrat

Age: 51 Job: Communications specialist

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I am passionate about and committed to the responsibility we share to leave a better and brighter Hawaii for our children. I have been privileged to accomplish real reform on a number of issues such as prescription drugs, education. ...

What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?

Generally, creating a vibrant and sustainable economy. The best way to ensure this is to invest in education at all levels. Specifically, traffic congestion that will require community collaboration and both short- and long-range solutions.

Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.

More school boards means more bureaucracy, and research shows it has little effect on improving student achievement. We passed the Reinventing Education Act, which will place the authority, accountability and resources where it belongs. ...


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» Jamie U. Kese, Republican



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