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Kalama Valley-Hawaii Kai

Richard "Rich" Halverson

Age: 50 Job: President, Guide.Net Inc., an Internet software company Past: Assistant professor of computer science

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

... I know what it's like to balance a budget when times are tough. I know when it's necessary to go "by the book" and when an "out of the box" solution is needed. I also know how important it is to keep customers ... satisfied.

What would you do to combat the state's crystal methamphetamine abuse epidemic?

Short term, we need treatment programs for all those who want them. Done right, treatment costs government less than incarceration and reduces recidivism. Long term, we need adult supervised after school programs for all ages ...

What can the Legislature do to improve Oahu's traffic congestion?

Although the Legislature can pass laws to make it more difficult for developers to build higher density housing, this only reduces ... new affordable homes. I believe the Legislature should re-examine the efficiency and effectiveness of a light rail mass transit system ...

William (Bud) Stonebraker

Age: 33 Job: State legislator, pastor

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

Born and raised in Hawaii, I understand the culture and values that make our community strong. I am willing to take a stand on tough issues in order to achieve the change Hawaii's people are looking for.

What would you do to combat the state's crystal methamphetamine abuse epidemic?

A comprehensive approach incorporating prevention, interdiction and treatment will be effective. Since about 80 percent of the ice in Hawaii comes through Honolulu Airport I support the reimplementation of the "Walk and Talk" program. Hawaii's "wiretap" and "search and seizure" laws ...

What can the Legislature do to improve Oahu's traffic congestion?

The Legislature must stop raiding money ($160 million since 1996) from the state Highway Fund. With fiscal responsibility we would have the money to widen and repair roads and to develop rail or raised highway solutions.