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Laie-Kahaluu

Colleen Rose Meyer

Republican

Age: 65 Job: Self-employed real estate broker, property manager and legislator

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

A. My experiences as a successful businesswoman, wife and mother coupled with invaluable knowledge of the legislative process gained during my 10 years serving as the state representative. ...

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

A. Cost of living and the "ice" epidemic. I will continue to fight ... new taxes and larger fees; our high tax burden weighs heavily. ... The standard deduction must be raised and the tax credit to offset the ... excise tax on food ... increased. ...

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

A. Yes, strongly (support). In our island state a central single school board is not accessible and so far removed from many of the schools that it isn't relevant. It just adds to our top-heavy bureaucracy, and top-down management style. ...

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Charles Tanouye Jr.

Democrat

Age: 51 Job: Hawaii Army National Guard (soldier) Past: Kahaluu Neighborhood Board member

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I have been trained, educated and worked in our communities and in the state -- I have seen of our state needs and concerns and in our communities. I am committed to service.

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

Drugs -- Crime, homelessness (note: see above), joblessness-hopelessness, helplessness.

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

Oppose.

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