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Waipahu-Mililani

Guy P. Ontai

Age: 47 Job: State representative; chief operating officer, Pacific American Foundation

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

Raised three active children in Mililani; served in government (military); founded and run small businesses; taught in college and high school

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

I will pass laws that will help our law enforcement officers stop criminals involved in the ice traffic.

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

Stop raiding $millions from the highway fund and use these $millions to get federal matching funds to build and maintain our highways under a coherent, disciplined plan

Ryan I. Yamane

Age: 35 Job: Licensed social worker and clinical director Past: Honolulu Police Department volunteer

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

State representatives should listen, learn from others, analyze issues carefully, communicate well and have a ... desire to represent the best interest of their constituents ... I perform these tasks daily. ...

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

As a licensed social worker I have witnessed the devastating effects of drug addiction on children, families and the community. We need to increase penalties for drug dealers ...

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

We need to develop a multifaceted approach that encourages carpools and explores alternative forms of public transportation systems. Our Legislature needs to develop immediate and long term solutions ...