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Waikiki-Ala Moana

Galen Fox

Age: 61 Job: State representative Past: Ex-U.S. diplomat; ex-city and state econo-mic development specialist

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

National, state and local service, including eight years in state House; born in Hilo, raised in Waikiki, UH Lab School, Princeton Ph.D., speak Chinese; success improving our area's quality of life, including restricting prostitution ...

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

I would give police 3 tools they need to fight ice. They want a wiretap law that breaks up drug rings. They want "walk and talk" and "knock and talk" laws letting them search criminals, with permission. And they want repeat, violent offenders off the streets ...

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

Solving ... traffic ... -- building an effective rail system -- takes money. We need strong support from the federal government. We need a state Highway Fund protected from ... legislators ... we need a city willing to ask voters for money ...

Rex Saunders

Age: 41 Job: Guest services V.I. at Royal Kuhio Past: Chemical engineer, humanitarian volunteer (Iraq 2003)

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

Having worked almost every position in labor and administration, traveled to 49 states and 80 countries, witnessed the negative effects of globalization where 10 percent get richer but 90 percent poorer ...

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

We must treat the cause, not just bandage the wounds. While we must strive to increase law enforcement success, we should determine why so many people in Hawaii are on "ice." A fair and equitable society with ample and fair work ... is key.

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

"Beautify" without the loss of parking and traffic lanes. Encourage pedestrian traffic (Ala Wai bridge), carpooling (special parking lots and HOV lanes) and the use of mass transit (discounted monthly passes) ... I support looking into an overhead tramline ...