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Corinne W.L. Ching

Age: Not given Job: Legislator, state representative, District 27

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I have the honor of representing District 27 at the Legislature, serving on various committees and voting on key issues affecting my constituents. Experience working with the community on its concerns, long community residence ...

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

I support a three-pronged approach of prevention, treatment and law enforcement. I support mandatory substance abuse prevention education (with age appropriate curriculum). We must give our law enforcement officers the tools they need to cut off ... drugs ...

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

Traffic congestion is growing with the state's construction boom and growing population. Something must be done to alleviate the pressure. The Legislature can aid in the research, planning and development of alternative systems ...

Stefanie Sakamoto

Age: 28 Job: Freelance writer, self-employed Past: Legislative committee researcher, communications director

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

My experiences in and around the Capitol as a staff member, together with my desire to better our communities, qualify me to serve as state representative.

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

The first step is education. By educating our youth about how drugs can shatter lives and wreck homes, we can ensure that the next generation will make smart choices.

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

We need to offer people more incentives to carpool and/or utilize the bus system. I would also be open to discussing the possibility of building a light rail system, but would not be open to raising taxes to pay for it.