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Kakaako-Downtown

Kenneth Hiraki

Age: 44 Job: State representative, attorney, real estate associate

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

As the incumbent, I know our community and its needs. I have a proven legislative record and have delivered on improving education, reducing crime and providing more jobs for our district.

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

Expand our Weed and Seed program to assist community efforts that target drug dealers and manufacturers. In addition, we must provide more resources to our law enforcement and make treatment available to users.

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

Support mass transportation.

Collin Wong

Age: 25 Job: Computer consultant Past: Church volunteer, former high school tutor and chess coach

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I'm a local boy who graduated from Iolani and Boston University. I am a small business owner and computer consultant. My service to the Army Reserves, the citizen's patrol and church has instilled in me a desire to serve my community. ...

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

An improved educational system with parent involvement and increased after school activities helps children avoid drugs and crime. Tougher drug laws keep dealers from invading our community. We can stem 90 percent of the ice flow ... by empowering police ...

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

Stop raiding the Highway Fund. Since 1996, Hawaii's Legislature has stolen $156 million from the ... Fund. Since we receive $4 federal matching dollars for every state dollar, this means $624 million was lost in an eight-year period. ...