[ STATE SENATE ]
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Nanakuli-Makua
Colleen Hanabusa
DemocratAge: Not given Job: Attorney Past: State senator; Advisory Commission on Gender Equity in Sports
What qualifies you to be a state senator?
Having served as the senator for the 21st District since 1998, I believe that I am qualified to serve. Practicing law for approximately 20 years before running for office assisted in my preparation. The most critical qualification is dedication to the community and the issues we are facing.
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
From Mai'li Elementary, I knew improving the infrastructure is critical. We need to create the learning environment for our students and teachers. Teachers have been asked to work under difficult conditions and expectations. They have been called upon to be disciplinarians, police officers, baby sitters, providers of all needs ...
What should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
There needs to be a true assessment of what is unique about Hawaii which businesses would want to come here. Then, there needs to be the incentives to bring and maintain the businesses here. In this process, government must be efficient and effective. This way, business will not bear the burden of the costs. ...
Dickyj Johnson
RepublicanAge: 71 Job: Retired law enforcement official Past: Retired, federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
What qualifies you to be a state senator?
My 40 years of professional law enforcement as a novice policeman up to a special agent in charge in ATF, and the chief investigator for the Child Support Enforcement Agency qualifies me to be a senator. I don't think a person has to be a lawyer to be a lawmaker.
How would you improve Hawaii's public schools, and how would you pay for it?
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What should be done to improve Hawaii's business climate?
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