BEST STATE OFFICIAL governor linda lingle Back in the 2002 governor’s race Linda Lingle campaigned against the Democratic cronies that packed the Honolulu state government. She won that race, but then wasted no time bringing in her own pals when she took over the governor’s mansion. That’s Governor Linda Lingle. In a state that employs Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best State Official: Governor Linda Lingle
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best State Legislator: Sol Kaho’ohalahala
BEST STATE LEGISLATOR Sol Kaho’ohalahala The first time I met Representative Kaho’ohalahala (D, 13th District) was at an October, 2003 lecture on the problems posed by cruise ships. On the mainland, such a meeting wouldn’t have attracted a city council aide. But he—and a couple other county and state officials—came by. After the lecture, someone in the audience asked … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2004: Best State Legislator: Sol Kaho’ohalahala