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Waianae-Makua

Glen M. Kila

Age: 51 Job: Elementary school principal Past: Teacher and administrator; neighborhood board chairman

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I have a long history of working with families and children in Hawaii and a passion to help our communities. I have a strong network of supporters and people who care deeply about Hawaii, its keiki, its environment and our future. This network will welcome others. ...

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

Prevention, prevention, prevention. Educating people about drugs is needed, but we need to get to the root cause of the problem and give people an alternative to taking drugs that is more exciting and more rewarding than drugs.

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

We must focus on empowering our communities to solve Oahu's traffic congestion. The communities will find ways to determine the quality of their lives, including transportation issues. Mass transit should be an option.

Maile Shimabukuro

Age: 34 Job: Attorney, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii Past: Leeward Coaster reporter, Lion's Club

What qualifies you to be a state representative?

I grew up in Waianae and work at a Waianae legal aid office. My job keeps me in tune with the community, especially the needs of the most vulnerable. I am also a member of the Weed and Seed Task Force. ...

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

Continue to support Drug Court and treatment rather than imprisonment for first time, non-violent offenders. Mandate that insurance plans give drug addiction parity with other diseases. Increase the police force. ...

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

Impose staggered shifts for government employees. Implement mass transit, e.g., fixed rail, ferries, increased buses. De-centralize government, business, educational, and cultural activities by bringing UH, family court, and business ... to rural areas. ...