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Waianae-Makua
Bill Corless
RepublicanAge: 42 Job: Producer Past: Served as adviser to Olelo's board of directors
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I live in the district I represent.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?
Crime and drugs; take strong action to help the community.
Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.
Yes, I support it. I believe that localities can spend the money better than a centralized bureaucracy.
Glen M. Kila
RepublicanAge: 51 Job: Elementary school principal Past: Teacher and administrator; neighborhood board chairman
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I have a long history of working with families and children in Hawaii and a passion to help our communities. I have a strong network of supporters and people who care deeply about Hawaii, its keiki, its environment and our future. This network will welcome others. ...
What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?
The health, well-being and education of our children is the most pressing issue facing my district. We need to ensure that our children are cared for, supported and provided with educational opportunities. ...
Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.
We need to focus on empowering our families and communities to be involved in the educational process, and this will require strong leadership from everyone in the community. I would like to prompt "No Family Left Behind."
Maile Shimabukuro
DemocratAge: 34 Job: Attorney, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii Past: Leeward Coaster reporter, Lion's Club
What qualifies you to be a state representative?
I grew up in Waianae and work at a Waianae legal aid office. My job keeps me in tune with the community, especially the needs of the most vulnerable. I am also a member of the Weed and Seed Task Force. ...
What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?
Traffic. I think the simplest solution is a coned-off rush hour contraflow lane through Nanakuli. DOT opposes this, because it would only leave one lane in the opposite direction. I will ... suggest procedures to remove the cones. ...
Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.
Oppose. Multiple boards will increase stratification. Since boards can determine salaries and policies, schools in Kahala can buy fancier equipment and double pay for teachers and principals with private donations. ...
Barry Lloyd Sooalo
DemocratAge: 37 Job: Attorney and government planner Past: None givenWhat qualifies you to be a state representative?
I have been a lifelong public servant. My training and experience as a litigator, social justice advocate and government planner qualifies me to be an effective public servant and advocate.
What is the most pressing issue facing your district, and what would you do about it?
The most pressing issue facing my district is a lack of industry and economic opportunity to support economic and social needs of the people of District 45. All of our social ills and woes ... are merely symptoms of a larger problem. ...
Do you support or oppose Gov. Linda Lingle's plan to break up the statewide Board of Education? Explain.
The issue for me is not whether I support or oppose Gov. Lingle's plan, but whether the plan, if approved, would produce the kind of result that my constituents desire or want. I would support a more thorough review. ...
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