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Pearl City-Waipahu
John Nuusa
RepublicanAge: 37 Job: Sales executive Past: Secretary, Samoan Methodist Church, Waipahu/ Ewa Beach
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I believe I am well connected with the community and its current problems, and also know what needs to be done. As a representative I will pursue issues that benefit education, employment and the welfare of each and everyone in the district -- businesses & individuals.
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
I prefer decentralizing the Education Department. As I recalled a community meeting with some member of the Department of Education in regards to how they respond to various complaints and proposal from schools. The answer was: The way the department operates gears towards first come first serve. So we need to divide the Education Department to Education Department Districts. ...
What, if anything, should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
There are so many kinds of businesses we know and prefer to establish, but the will is getting weaker and weaker. So the state should encourage and help small businesses as well as those who want to establish their own business to strengthen their will to develop ...
Alex Morales Sonson
DemocratAge: 42 Job: Attorney Past: SCBM Council chairman, Waipahu Intermediate School
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
The belief I can responsibly serve the people of Waipahu and state with dedication and integrity. My desire is to be a true servant leader who welcomes change and represents the will of the people. I have the experience, skills and knowledge of the law to be an effective legislator.
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
It is time we accept that government cannot meet the growing costs of public education. Our public school system should be given all the support necessary to improve schools' condition, resources and teacher's wages. I would support a state lottery with 100 percent of the proceeds going to public education.
What, if anything, should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
The next legislative session should look towards eliminating Hawaii's personal income tax and move Hawaii towards a sales tax system.
