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Kalihi-Kapalama

Felipe "Jun" Abinsay

Age: 55 Job: Full-time state legislator since 1995 Past: Former branch manager and vice president, City Bank

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I've been living in Kalihi for over 25 years, and I've seen and have been a part of transformation through the years. I was appointed to my current position, elected and re-elected four times because of my commitment. ...

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

Continued funding for prevention intervention and treatment programs, education and collaboration spirit from Hawaii residents and let us all be a part of the solution. We are all in this together to improve everybody's quality of life.

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

If ever there's a magic bullet to address our traffic congestion it is going to be a long range solution. Utilizing our ocean by way of a ferry system might be worth looking into. It is not only going to address traffic congestion but parking problem as well.

Age: 63 Job: Operator, tutoring service Past: Educational leadership, economic development and community service

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I offer a lifetime of community service involvement, a deep personal commitment to community justice and a keen knowledge of the legislative process. As a former Peace Corps volunteer ... I am a dedicated social entrepreneur. ...

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

I support helping communities take back their streets through tough law enforcement, effective afterschool programs and sorely needed prison reforms. I will advocate for an expanded Weed and Seed program ...

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

We need to develop innovative solutions to transit needs that support a sustainable environment -- put jobs where people live, enhance neighborhoods and communities, and maintain our transportation infrastructure of a high level. ...