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Mililani
Gary M. Ishikawa
Republican
Age: 54 Job: Board of Water Supply chief of operations Past: Ex-deputy director, Maui Water Department
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
From my drinking water background, I have a deep appreciation of one of Hawaii's most precious resources - water. It's easy for me to translate that appreciation to the most precious resource "our children." From my 30 years of military service in the Army Reserves, I have strong core values of dedication ...
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
Crime, especially property crime is a key concern for our district. Should I be fortunately enough to be elected, I plan to work with the Honolulu Police Department and seek advice from the prosecutor's office on laws, which would assist both HPD and the prosecutors. ...
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
A quick win would be to cut the tax on food and medicine. This would help the most disadvantaged and their additional money would be spent immediately for basic needs, thereby expanding small business. ... work needs to be done in streamlining governmental regulations ...
Marilyn B. Lee
DemocratAge: 62 Job: Registered nurse, manager Past: State representative; Mililani Waipio Neighborhood Board
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
The only practicing health professional in the Legislature, I am able to provide valuable input related to our second largest industry, health care. My experience in the private sector as a manager is a valuable skill, which I have put to use in my present position of majority floor leader.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district and what would you do about it?
Development and its effect on the quality of life such as school facilities, traffic and the environment are foremost. I will work with the community, the developers, the neighborhood boards and others to achieve a balance by which we can create a plan for sustainable development of our town.
What is the best way to stimulate the state's economy?
I agree with Brian Dabson of the Corporation for Enterprise Development that "every state needs an entrepreneurial strategy that will demonstrate that entrepreneurs are valued as engines of local economies." This would involve an approach that emphasizes more training and an increased awareness of entrepreneurism. ...
