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Liliha-Nuuanu
Corinne W.L. Ching
RepublicanAge: 40 Job: Schoolteacher Past: Community liaison for two state House members
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
Long community residence, extensive community service and experience with community's concerns: Serving on Ma'ema'e SCBM and the neighborhood board three terms has given me the opportunity to hear, understand and work with our community. ... I have had the honor to work with the parents and grandparents of my students ...
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
Create local school boards to allow more community involvement and make more effective use of funding already allocated to education. Support of our teachers in the classroom and keeping promises is critical. Let's look at management, not just money as a key ...
What, if anything, should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
Support local businesses by eliminating unnecessary regulations that serve no useful purpose. Lower their tax burden, and create partnerships between government and the business community because the economy directly affects our quality of life. We need a strong economy so our families have access to the programs they depend on.
Jennifer D. Waihee
DemocratAge: 31 Job: Attorney Past: Vice president, Democratic Party Native Hawaiian Caucus
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I was fortunate to be raised in a family where public service was highly regarded. Each of us has an obligation to give back to our community. My generation must commit itself to serving Hawaii honestly ... with diligence, accessibility and respect.
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
Get more money into the classrooms, expedite school repairs, update schoolroom infrastructure and spend more time teaching and less time administering. Rebuilding our economy is the key to rebuilding our school system.
What, if anything, should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
I said it earlier, improve, not simply criticize. Offer incentives that work and promote those incentives we already have. I also caution anyone who thinks that government should relax their regulatory role. What was that company, you know ... Enron.
