[ STATE SENATE ]

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Nanakuli-Makua

Dickyj Johnson

Age: 73 Job: Retired special agent in charge, U.S. Treasury, Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

What qualifies you to be a state senator?

I am very qualified and I don't think a person has to be an attorney to be an effective legislator. Look at all the bad laws that the current batch of legislators have enacted.

What would you do to combat the state's crystal methamphetamine abuse epidemic?

Users should be helped as much as possible, but the dealers and sellers should be imprisoned for maximum sentences, no probation.

What can the Legislature do to improve Oahu's traffic congestion?

Look for new ways of restricting traffic on the freeways during rush hours. Odd/even number plates for odd even days of the week. Use former Mayor Fasi's suggestion to pay for insurance at the pump, so 40% of the drivers are at least paying insurance for the autos.

Colleen Hanabusa

Age: 53 Job: State senator and attorney Past: State senator-6 years; attorney-27 years

What qualifies you to be a state senator?

Six years of experience and strong family ties to the area (fourth generation). Familiarity with the needs of the 21st Senatorial District -- Ko Olina to Kaena Point ... the ability to address its issues is what qualifies me to be senator.

What would you do to combat the state's crystal methamphetamine abuse epidemic?

As the co-chair of the Joint Task Force, education is the one success story on crystal meth. The statistics on school children shows a sizable reduction. The package of legislation passed represent major steps in this battle. ...

What can the Legislature do to improve Oahu's traffic congestion?

The Legislature should remain committed to the concept of a second city, second destination point and the decentralization of government and its services. Traffic will never be relieved as long as we are all attempting to get to one place at the same time. ...