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House District 45
Schofield, Mokuleia, Waialua,
*Denotes incumbent
Haleiwa, Sunset Beach, Kahuku
Helmut 'Kalani' Aki
REPUBLICANWhat are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
Did not respond.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Did not respond.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Did not respond.
Jimmy Awai
DEMOCRATWhat are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
Did not respond.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Did not respond.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Did not respond.
Ollie Lunasco
DEMOCRATAge: No age given
Job: Sales associate at Wal-Mart
Years here: 58
What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
I've served as an elected representative from 1970-1980. While in the House I've served as chairman of Welfare, Labor, Education (four years) committees, assistant majority leader and member of the Policy Committee, member of the Finance Committee for four years, vice chairman of the Tourism Committee. I have the knowledge and experience and can work with people ...
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
While our state has a lot of problems, my biggest concern at this time is moving our district into the 21st century. Crime, drugs, education, traffic, jobs, land use, are a few of the pressing problems we are faced with right now. Solutions have to be found to tackle these problems.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
While I agree that our civil service system has to be changed, unless I have the chance to review the law making these decision right now would be premature.
Marilee Lyons
DEMOCRAT
Age: 48
Job: Realtor associate for Prudential Locations and Mililani
Years here: 48What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
I recently had the privilege of serving as the central district member of the Board of Education. The knowledge I gained being on the Board of Education will be valuable in my efforts to obtaining excellence in our public schools. As a Realtor I have the business sense and as a community leader I know the pulse of the people. I am a mother of two adult children and have compassion for families.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Education. Economy. Government.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Yes, changes are needed. They are too complex and involved to give a short answer.
Michael Y. Magaoay
DEMOCRATWhat are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
Did not respond.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
Did not respond.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Did not respond.
Gordon 'Butch' Tilley
REPUBLICAN
Age: 40
Job: School safety manager for Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Years here: 40What are the unique qualifications you bring to this job?
Retired Honolulu police officer with 26 years service. Born and raised in Honolulu. Serviced military -- Army National Guard 1970 to 1976. Former small business owner/operator. Assisting UH Sea Grant and U.S. Coast Guard study of derelict fishing nets and marine debris. President of Kahuku High PTSO from 1999-2001. Member Koolauloa Neighborhood Board No. 28 -- education chairman.
What are the top three issues facing Hawaii (from most pressing to least)?
a) Education: Much needed funding to make real improvements, e.g. new books and materials, improve school facilities. Fund programs. Teacher's salaries. b) Economy: Agriculture, aquaculture, high-tech industry. We need to be more self-sufficient and develop markets for our products. c) Crime: Stronger laws, increased penalties for criminals who deserve it. Need to focus more on rehabilitation.
Are changes needed to the civil service system? If so, what are they?
Undecided.
