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Waipahu-Mililani
Kekuailohia Mark Beamer
Democrat
Age: 34 Job: Attorney Past: Budget analyst, Senate Ways and Means Committee
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
As an educator in touch with the problems that public education faces today, I will form an "Alliance for Education" to resolve the education crisis. I am also a small business owner who is committed to putting "Kama'aina First" through fairer taxation and the creative, aggressive marketing of Hawaii.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
Educational Crisis: Overcrowding and under funding causes more children to fall between the cracks. I will create and lead an Alliance for Education consisting of members from the community, businesses, teaching faculty, and government to identify and resolve the educational crisis.
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
Promote Core/Peripheral Tourism: Increasing funding of Hawaii Tourism and Convention Bureau for promoting sports events, media productions, eco-tourism and health care. Quality Labor: Promoting student internships, complete proposed UH campuses. Kama'aina Tax Break: Reducing income taxes for Hawaii residents, businesses ...
Nic Musico
DemocratAge: 51 Job: Government employee Past: Board, FilCom Center, community relations, fund-raising
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I have 28 years of government experience in the environmental field, many years of community service, and I continue to have great desire to serve the people of Hawaii and my district.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
District 37, Waipio and Mililani is a beautiful area to live in. But this area continues to grow and the need for more schools is necessary. I will strongly support efforts in this regard.
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
Stimulating the state's economy should be done at various fronts. We should also look at non-traditional alternatives. We should develop Hawaii as centers for advanced medical treatment and place for higher education in Asia and the Pacific Rim. Support and promote local businesses dealing in Asia and the Pacific.
Guy P. Ontai
RepublicanAge: 45 Job: Civil engineer Past: State representative; Mililani Uka Elementary SCBM Council
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
Broad, meaningful life's experiences. Long-term resident of my district. Lived in several other states during my military career. Raised three active children in our family-oriented district. Taught physics at West Point, but found that I could not teach physics in Hawaii's public schools. Government stupidity must be challenged.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
Proudly, 65-70 percent of registered voters vote in my district. They know that Hawaii's economy lags while the government continues to spend more without results. They expect thoughtful action over political timidity. I will act boldly, challenge the status quo, and improve Hawaii with fresh leadership ...
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
Decrease overall tax burden. Prevent government from bullying and competing with businesses, both large and small. Restrain government growth - government should not continue to grow faster than our state's economy. Provide incentives vs. increased regulation. ...
Daniel Lee Romero
DemocratAge: 49 Job: Retired recruiter, Hawaii Air National Guard Past: Ex-member, Mililani Neighborhood Board
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I am well versed in community concerns regarding education, business enterprises, youth development, growth, and a need for a infrastructure that addresses a balance between development, schools, and traffic. The SCBM positions have allowed me to understand both sides of our educational concerns for both children and teachers.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
Education. Develop programs for more interaction between the parents, teachers and students to work towards mutually agreed upon goals. With education our state's No. 1 line item, the money must be funneled more appropriately to hit the classrooms, for both school supplies and teachers.
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
Promote small business development and tourism. There is a reason for the negative business reputation Hawaii has. Hawaii needs to become a household name for the movie industry, higher education, and new technology ...
Ryan Yamane
DemocratAge: 32 Job: Social worker Past: Waipahu Neighborhood Board; Leeward Oahu Lions Club
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
State representatives should listen, learn from others, analyze issues carefully, communicate well, and have a genuine desire to represent the best interest of their constituents. As a social worker, I perform these tasks daily with the ultimate goal of serving my clients, their families, and our community.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
The most pressing issue facing our community is the current state of Hawaii's economy. We can address this by stimulating business growth that will provide stable employment opportunities and protect our quality of life.
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
The best way to stimulate the State's economy is by supporting small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures, making low interest business loans available, and creating a strong and vibrant system of higher education.
