We like David Ige’s policy. He supports a living wage, brought air conditioning to schools, gave us medical cannabis dispensaries, signed a chlorpyrifos and oxybenzone ban into law last year, and his “Sustainable Hawai‘i Initiative” is the kind of thinking that puts Hawai‘i on the map as a leader in environmental stewardship. However, the role of governor is not just about … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Colleen Hanabusa for governor in 2018 Primary Election
2018 election
MauiTime endorses Sherry Alu Campagna for U.S. representative (District II) in 2018 Primary Election
While we support many of the incumbent Representative Tulsi Gabbard’s views regarding issues such as campaign finance reform, reigning in U.S. interventionism, criminal justice reform, and rescheduling cannabis, we find her refusal to debate in a public forum indefensible, especially when you consider that she strongly advocated for more debates between Bernie Sanders and … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Sherry Alu Campagna for U.S. representative (District II) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Tamara Paltin for councilmember (West Maui) in 2018 Primary Election
Paltin is a longtime activist and Maui County lifeguard. She took her love for Maui, the ocean, and the environment and applied it to a community cause, The Save Honolua Coalition. Her passion took her from an average county worker, to someone who questioned how decisions were made, to a community member actively participating and testifying in County Council meetings. Now she … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Tamara Paltin for councilmember (West Maui) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Keani Rawlins-Fernandez for councilmember (Moloka‘i) in 2018 Primary Election
This is another race that comes down to vision. By our measure, Stacy Crivello, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez’s opponent and the incumbent for this seat, has done a fine job as a councilmember. However, in discussing the county, we believe that Keani has the intelligence, skill, and vision to advocate for smart and positive ordinances in Maui County. Crivello, on the other hand, said … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Keani Rawlins-Fernandez for councilmember (Moloka‘i) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Trinette Furtado for councilmember (Makawao, Ha‘iku, Pa‘ia) in 2018 Primary Election
Trinette Furtado is an activist and a fresh voice running on a platform of putting people before politics. While Mike Molina deserves credit for introducing the plastic bag ban years ago, Trinette has shown that she has been looking at the larger picture and thought about ways to enact change during her time working for Councilmember Alika Atay. She has boldly discussed taking … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Trinette Furtado for councilmember (Makawao, Ha‘iku, Pa‘ia) in 2018 Primary Election