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Waipahu-Waikele

Jon Riki Karamatsu

Age: 30 Job: State representative, attorney Past: Recognized by Hawaii Pro-Democracy Initiative

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I shaped state policy and ... I passed a law mandating state officials to take ethics training ... another protecting Hawaii's consumers and shell product businesses from businesses fraudulently using the term "Ni'ihau." ...

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

I will support drug prevention programs at our schools and social programs that help our citizens at risk of potentially using drugs. For example, sex abuse survivors have a high risk of resorting to drugs in hopes of easing their pain. ...

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

The Legislature can: Support a light rail system to help alleviate the traffic congestion; create more incentives to encourage businesses to locate outside of Honolulu; encourage technology and jobs that would allow people to work anywhere.

Rito Saniatan

Age: 44 Job: Agency owner, Allstate Insurance Past: Treasurer, Waipahu Neighborhood Board

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I have been involved in my community as a volunteer, coach and leader for the last 15 years. I strongly believe in giving back to the community to make a difference in our children's future and our daily lives. I work and live in my district. ...

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

Drugs, most especially "ice" is ruining Hawaii's families. We feel unsafe in our homes and our streets belong to harmful people. Our law enforcement has a big fight ... and need strong enforcement tool to combat our drug problem. ...

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

Make the "second city" in West Oahu and the UH-West Oahu campus a reality. We should also look into fixed railway and ferry system. We need to address a traffic problem now, not in the future.