A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. -John Stuart Mill I enjoy democracy immensely. It is incomparably idiotic, and hence incomparably amusing. Does it exalt dunderheads, … [Read more...] about MauiTime 2016 Hawaii State Primary Election Endorsement Guide
Hana Steel
Here are the Maui County candidates who’ve filed for public funds
Running for public office is expensive. Hiring a staff, putting on events, getting registered voter lists and buying advertisements and signs can cost a lot. But everyone running for office has the opportunity to run their campaign either partially or completely on public funds. By doing so, candidates are less likely to take money from private sectors or firms therefore less … [Read more...] about Here are the Maui County candidates who’ve filed for public funds
Quizunderstood: How well do you the State of Hawaii’s lawsuit against Dog Chapman’s Da Kine Bail Bonds
1. On July 18, the Hawaii Democratic Party’s LGBT Caucus announced its 2016 Primary Election statements of support. Which of the following candidates did NOT receive a statement of support? A. U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard B. Shay Chan Hodges, who’s running against Gabbard C. State Rep. Kaniela Ing D. Diedre Tegarden, who’s running against Ing E. House Speaker Joe Souki 2. On … [Read more...] about Quizunderstood: How well do you the State of Hawaii’s lawsuit against Dog Chapman’s Da Kine Bail Bonds
Know your 2016 Maui County Election Candidate: Hana Steel
Hana Steel is one of five individuals running for the Maui County Council seat representing Wailuku, Waihee and Waikapu, which is currently held by Mike Victorino (who can't run again because of term limits). She is/was the County's Recycling Coordinator, but has been on paid leave for the last two years (click here to see our most recent reporting on the matter, which includes … [Read more...] about Know your 2016 Maui County Election Candidate: Hana Steel
What Maui County Council candidates Dain Kane, Keith Regan and Hana Steel say about a proposed county manager
As you’d expect, a lot was said at last night’s Kula Community Association-sponsored candidates’ forum, which included about a dozen people running for various local and state offices on Maui. But of particular note was the panel of five candidates running for the Maui County Council’s Waikapu-Wailuku-Waiehu-Waihee seat, currently held by Mike Victorino, who’s termed out this … [Read more...] about What Maui County Council candidates Dain Kane, Keith Regan and Hana Steel say about a proposed county manager