[ OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS ]

Big Island

Louis Hao

Nonpartisan

Age: 69 Job: Retired Past: Maui County administrator, OHA trustee - Molokai, OHA trustee - Maui

What qualifies you to be an Office of Hawaiian Affairs board member?

I am a native Hawaiian who has served the Hawaiian community for the past 24 years. I want to serve and provide a voice for Hawaiians. I am well qualified.

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

The unification of Hawaiians; as a trustee, I will listen to our people and take appropriate action.

Do you support or oppose the Akaka bill?

Because of the impending law rests against Hawaiian entitlements, federal recognition is good however, the bill has had seven (7) revisions and a 20-year claim limitations which may become a problem for Hawaiians. I'd like to be sure of the final version.

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Reynolds N. Kamakawiwoole

Nonpartisan

Age: 57 Job: Retired police officer; owner, RMT Enterprises-Security Division Past: Vietnam veteran

What qualifies you to be an Office of Hawaiian Affairs board member?

Having been actively involved with Hawaiian issues through my participation in various organizations in which include, among others, Hawaiian Civic Club, ... I have the passion to serve ...

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

UNIFICATION! Only when that happens, can we restore our nation by our choice and receive the benefits that all people here may gain from. By planning for the next seven generations, our mindset shifts ...

Do you support or oppose the Akaka bill?

Although I have difficulty in accepting it, the bill does protect the rights, programs and entitlements as provided by the government. This bill, S.344 is a warning to us that restoration of our nation is critical. ...

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Kahea Kinimaka-Stocksdale

Nonpartisan

Age: 29 Job: State Department of Health Early Intervention social worker

What qualifies you to be an Office of Hawaiian Affairs board member?

I care deeply about what happens to the native Hawaiians. I am a fair individual who can look at things from many different perspectives. I know that we can't move forward if we can't come together and unify ...

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

The most pressing issue facing Native Hawaiians is the division of the Hawaiian people. I would provide trusted leadership to move us forward, unite as one and help our people live a better life.

Do you support or oppose the Akaka bill?

I oppose the Akaka bill. There are numerous sections within this Bill that leaves my "na'au" feeling uneasy. The federal government should not have the final say as to what happens to us, we need to unite and decide as to what is best for us ...

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