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House District 38
Mililani, Waipio
*Denotes incumbent
Kekuailohia 'Keke' Beamer
democrat
Age: 32
Job: Attorney at Beamer & Beamer Attorneys-at-law
Years here: 32What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
I have lived in District 38 for over 30 years and am very aware of the problems and concerns of my community. I have the ability, experience, enthusiasm, and patience to be an integral part of the decisions that are made on behalf of my community.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Education: attracting and keeping career oriented educators, technological advances and safety in the schools. Cost of living: increasing the wages for Hawaii's workers to match Hawaii's cost of living. Quality of life: protecting our environment, decreasing traffic and the health and safety of our communities.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Civil service reform's primary objective should be to clarify what civil service is as well as defining the essential elements of collective bargaining. To have that clear distinction will be an important first step towards streamlining government operations and allowing government to better meet the need of its citizens.
Marilyn B. Lee*
DEMOCRAT
Age: 60
Job: Registered nurse and legislator
Years here: 20What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
Each of us is unique: I strive to recognize the special qualities in each person I meet. My long experience in health care as a registered nurse; my experience living abroad in Asia, and 20 years of service to my community have prepared me well for public service.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Education: Give our educators the tools they need to prepare our students for the future. Health care: Meet needs of our aging population by maintaining and improving our health care system. Solve the long-term care crisis. Economy: Recognize that good public education is critical to developing a robust state economy.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Government is in transition due to new technology, increased needs for service in some areas, and changing concepts as to what constitutes core government functions. We must work with our public employees to effect positive change, and to encourage change that comes from within.
Chita Caindec-Stewart
REPUBLICAN
Age: 67
Job: Retired project management administrator
Years here: 62What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
My dedicated involvement with several community services and organizations gives me the energy and desire to do more. I strongly believe that our government needs a balanced two-party system and when I become part of that system, I'll make a difference for a better Hawaii.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
a) Education: The quality of education will make an impact on our children's children and their children... b) Economy: With reduction of taxes and cost of redundant government services, all consumers will have more money to circulate and will have a better standard of living. c) Lack of a business-friendly government: There are too many strict regulations and not enough tax credits. ...
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
There is a need for civil service system reform. Not to take away any existing amenities, but to negotiate new rules applicable to new government hires. The system will need to be realistically overhauled to reflect the work force to the current economic environment.
