[ STATE SENATE ]

17
Mililani

Mark Anthony Kalilikane

Age: 41 Job: Business owner/HPU golf coach Past: Paper boy, single copy delivery man, construction worker.

What qualifies you to be a state senator?

I have two ears and I will listen. Secondly, I will be proactive not just a problem solver.

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

Our biggest problem? Transportation. I will solve these problems now, not next year, with the help of the people.

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

Yes, I would like to see exactly how they are going to be put together.

Ron Menor

Age: 48 Job: State senator; private attorney Past: Member, Mililani Lions Club and Mililani YMCA board of directors.

What qualifies you to be a state senator?

I remain genuinely committed to serving the needs of the people of Hawaii in the Legislature. Moreover, I have a proven record of accomplishments for my district. In addition, I am actively involved in my community ...

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

Our biggest problem? Traffic congestion. I will continue my efforts to secure funds for road and highway improvements. In addition, I would favor a light rail system or some other major transportation improvement ...

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

I did not favor her proposal to establish seven local school boards last session. However, I am willing to explore a middle ground and ways to address the governor's concern about the need to streamline the DOE bureaucracy.