[ GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ]
Free Energy
Daniel H. Cunningham
Age: 50 Job: Curing my own cancer Past: Doctorate of chiropractic; license revoked for curing cancerWhat qualifies you to run the state government?
Understanding the problem in the first place. A plutonium economy is energy independent and phases out a predatory power system, namely the Federal Reserve. JFK knew what a plutonium economy is. I would ask Linda/Mazie to stay on to help through transition. Governments work effectively for utilities, not the private sector.
How would you help diversify the economy beyond tourism?
We are sitting on a gold mine among every other precious element and stone through nuclear desalinization which comes with each of the 132 decommissioned submarines to date. A floating city is appropriate. Our strong economy and personal wealth would know no bounds.
Hawaii's government has been criticized for being unfriendly to business. Do you agree? If no, why not? If yes, how would you improve it?
Yes. E=mc2 renders the opportunity to inherit the kingdom at hand having been prepared for you from the beginning (nuclear) of the world. Telomere (?) stimulation by which to extent life indefinitely is here through nuclear medicine. Babylonian central governments have no place in the kingdom. They become obsolete.
Arthur J. Powell
Age: 74 Job: Retired aerospace engineer Past: Tripler volunteer; massage; assisting homelessWhat makes you qualified to be lieutenant governor?
Science background to solve a technical problem as well as an unbiased opinion. I personally was not interested, however Daniel of Revelation of the Ecclesia convinced me of the need and asked that I please help him transition our petroleum economy to a plutonium economy. Low-level nuclear radiation is anti-aging.
What would you do to improve Hawaii's business climate?
Disclose and reinvest the state's second set of books, namely the CAFR (Certified Annual Financial Report), which contains billions of dollars being used by a petroleum empire to stifle free enterprise.
What can state government do to improve public schools?
Free electricity, Internet, and communication by the use of the state's power of "imminent domain" to get out of the slave trade in the 21st century. Improved technology will phase out the apparent need for government to be involved.
Natural Law
Kau'i Hill (Bu La'ia)
Age: 36 Job: Taro farmer Past: School of hard knocks; military: pizza delivery to MarinesWhat qualifies you to run the state government?
My age. Being of native Hawaiian ancestry. My traveling experiences to 'Aotearoa (New Zealand), Indonesia, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico and Bali have allowed my eyes to be open to see how independent countries operate and what great possibilities could happen if Hawaii was restored to its Hawaiian government.
How would you help diversify the economy beyond tourism?
Reduce and limit importing. Raise the import tax on all goods that we can grow and produce ourselves. Also instead of bringing in foreign workers, we can train people we have here. Also introduce a departure tax as Japan and Australia have. Charging $50 per person departing Hawaii.
Hawaii's government has been criticized for being unfriendly to business. Do you agree? If no, why not? If yes, how would you improve it?
The state government is friendly to only the business that give donations to the elected officials that helped them get elected. It depends on whom and how much you gave that increases your chances of that government agency being friendly or not.
Tom (Pohaku) Stone
Age: 51 Job: Hawaiian cultural historian, preservationist Past: Sole proprietor, Wind and Wave SportsWhat makes you qualified to be lieutenant governor?
I understand the issues that confront all of us as Hawaiians, communities and individuals. By working closely with many community-based organizations and educational agencies, I am truly connected to the 'aina, the people -- aware of their economic needs and hardships in their effort to live fruitful lives as individuals and families.
What would you do to improve Hawaii's business climate?
End excessive overbudgeted state contracts, initiate fair market value leasing of ceded lands, award state contracts to local companies that qualify, seek legislative repeal to the 4 percent tax on food and medicines, minimize the tax burden on small business, revitalize the host culture of these islands, promote a cultural museum (Bishop).
What can state government do to improve public schools?
Make education a priority - give the public education system its full 20 percent of ceded land revenues as prescribed by "Public Land Trust - Act of March 18, 1959" (5e), better known as the 5(f) land trust ... "for the support of the public schools and other public educational institutions" ... "betterment of the Hawaiian" ... , etc.
Democrat
Mazie K. Hirono
Age: 54 Job: Lieutenant governor Past: Former state representative; ex-deputy attorney generalWhat qualifies you to run the state government?
My record of accomplishment based on a collaborative, results-oriented leadership style at both the executive and legislative branches. It's much tougher to get things done than to take positions or just talk about it. For over 22 years, I have made and followed through on many tough decisions, including unpopular ones.
How would you help diversify the economy beyond tourism?
We must play to our strengths, like biotechnology, ocean sciences, health and wellness, and astronomy and support growth industries such as diversified agriculture and the film industry. For example, University Connections, which I co-founded, links UH research and the business community to support entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
Hawaii's government has been criticized for being unfriendly to business. Do you agree? If no, why not? If yes, how would you improve it?
Government bears its share of responsibility regarding our business climate. Government, business and labor must step up to the plate and work collaboratively to improve our business climate while protecting our environment and unique culture.
Matt Matsunaga
Age: 44 Job: Attorney Past: State senator; founder, coordinator, Aloha Peace WeekWhat makes you qualified to be lieutenant governor?
Experience and effectiveness (10 years as a state senator with a proven legislative record and 19 years in the private sector as a business attorney and CPA); demonstrated leadership in the Senate and community; a clear and achievable vision for Hawaii; commitment to restore ethics, trust and collaboration in government.
What would you do to improve Hawaii's business climate?
Build upon our strengths, such as what we're doing through Act 221 to offer incentives to high-tech industries. Identify key niche markets (renewable energy); market and support development in those niches. Listen and respond to legitimate concerns, particularly of small business, balancing them against other needs (social, environmental, consumer).
What can state government do to improve public schools?
Emphasize the ABCs. Accountability (for performance by students, teachers, administrators and parents), better buildings and infrastructure (use all appropriated funds by reducing delays and bottlenecks), and local control (streamline administration and increase local/neighborhood responsibility for their schools).
Republican
Linda Lingle
Age: 49 Job: Political party leader Past: Former Maui mayor and Council memberWhat qualifies you to run the state government?
For eight years as mayor of Maui, I worked successfully with Council members of both political parties to adopt performance-based, balanced budgets that kept taxes low while effectively addressing community needs. This qualifies me to run state government. My love for Hawaii motivates me to want to do it.
How would you help diversify the economy beyond tourism?
Aggressively market high-technology tax credits. Support diversified agriculture by encouraging state agencies to buy local products. Encourage the film industry. Support effective funding levels for the University of Hawaii's activities in basic and applied research. Focus health care, medical research and medical education on Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Hawaii's government has been criticized for being unfriendly to business. Do you agree? If no, why not? If yes, how would you improve it?
Yes, it is unfriendly. But I believe Hawaii's potential for economic growth is great if we develop business-friendly attitudes that encourage competition rather than stifle it. We need to lower taxes and reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up costs and discourage job creation. We also need to streamline the permit process.
James "Duke" Aiona Jr.
Age: 47 Job: Former Family Court and Circuit Court judge Past: Attorney, mediator, arbitrator, hearings officerWhat makes you qualified to be lieutenant governor?
Twenty years public service; Honolulu deputy prosecutor, lead litigator for corporation counsel and 12 years Circuit Court judge. First administrative judge for very successful Drug Court Program. That program returned our fallen drug addicts to their families and clean productive lives while saving the taxpayer $25,000-$30,000 per year per prisoner. ...
What would you do to improve Hawaii's business climate?
We need to fix our economy from the inside. The first step in rebuilding our infrastructure is to provide a talented and well-educated work force. Education is not an option; it is imperative. We must focus on core education requirements. Fix the buildings, buy the books and pay the teachers.
What can state government do to improve public schools?
Government needs to nurture, assist and recognize the technological industry and University of Hawaii research as vital economic engines. The University of Hawaii's potential to generate income, jobs and new industry through its research projects and programs is relatively untapped. Partnerships between government, the University of Hawaii, labor and private industry ...
Libertarian
Tracy Ahn Ryan
Age: 47 Job: Public accounting Past: Former chairwoman, legislative liaison, Libertarian PartyWhat qualifies you to run the state government?
The only thing that qualifies anyone to run our state government is the support of the public. What is needed in Hawaii is effective leadership in the governor's office. Government experience isn't a substitute for this. Technical know- how needed to operate various agencies will be hired by any governor.
How would you help diversify the economy beyond tourism?
Cut government spending, cut taxes, cut regulations and get out of the way. The economy will take care of itself if the government sticks to providing essential services and doesn't try to meddle in the marketplace.
Hawaii's government has been criticized for being unfriendly to business. Do you agree? If no, why not? If yes, how would you improve it?
The public must come to understand how markets work and why government attempts to improve on the operation of the free market fail. The best standard of living for Hawaii's people will come when business can concentrate on pleasing customers, not providing jobs, complying with regulations or anything else.
Kenneth L. Vaughan
Age: 78 Job: Retired civil service electronics engineer Past: U.S. Marine Corps ReserveWhat makes you qualified to be lieutenant governor?
I feel qualified to be lieutenant governor having most of my life successfully resolved problems, many of which when I started, I knew little about.
What would you do to improve Hawaii's business climate?
Hawaii's business climate can be improved by removing senseless regulations. Abiding by the federal Constitution and Bill of Rights, state Constitution and recognizing citizens' input. Stop looking at business as a source of funding for legislative bureaucratic boondoggles, i.e. you want the contract, then ante up for my election.
What can state government do to improve public schools?
Return schools to county control, which will be nearer the problem with parents, teachers and county board of education to resolve the problem. What could be a problem in one county could have been already resolved and working well in another county and yet not even a problem in another county. Not all people see a problem equally.
