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Kaimuki-Waikiki

Gratia Bone

Republican

Age: 34 Job: Director of community relations, Olelo Past: Director of development, Life Foundation

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

My profession has brought me into contact with all segments of our community, and provided a close connection to the work that is being done to resolve the unique human and economic issues we face.

What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?

The presence of "ice" in our established urban neighborhood threatens our safety and security and devastates the lives of its victims. I would press for meaningful and effective sanctions against drug-related crimes. ...

Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.

I fully support the governor's fight to have the voters decide whether to break up the centralized Board of Education. Genuine local control cannot be realized until governance that affords full authority ... is brought to the community level.

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Scott Y. Nishimoto

Democrat

Age: 30 Job: Lawyer Past: Former staff assistant with Sen. Daniel K. Inouye in D.C.

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I can be an effective advocate for my community because of my legal education, legislative experience, community involvement and commitment to serving the people of Hawaii.

What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?

Education has been my priority during my first term as a representative and will continue to be until substantial progress is made. We must ensure that resources go directly to the classroom. ...

Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.

I believe that the way we currently elect the Board of Education needs to be reformed. I strongly believe that decision making must occur at the local school level. It is through collaboration with parents, teachers, community ...

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