We like all the candidates we walked story with, Hashimoto, Hughey, and Wagner, but Justin Hughey came across as the most focused candidate to aggressively push issues that we think are of tremendous importance. Hashimoto is a young, energetic appointee, but we worry that as Joe Souki’s replacement and longtime political insider he represents politics as usual. Mary Wagner … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Justin Hughey for state representative, Dist. 8 (Kahakuloa, Waihe‘e, Waiehu, Puuohala, Wailuku, Waikapu) in 2018 Primary Election
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MauiTime endorses J. Kalani English for state senator, Dist. 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe) in 2018 Primary Election
English is an experienced legislator who currently serves as senate majority leader. It’s significant that Maui retains an experienced politician at the legislature in a leadership position who has a strong understanding of the culture of the district he represents. His legislative record is solid, showing continued efforts to address kupuna care, education, and climate change. … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses J. Kalani English for state senator, Dist. 7 (Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Terez Amato for state senator, Dist. 6 (South and West Maui) in 2018 Primary Election
In 2016, Roz Baker received Honolulu Civil Beat’s unflattering distinction of being listed as one of the top 10 candidates who received the most contributions from lobbyists. We have concerns about Baker’s time in office and links between her legislation and financial support she has received from Alexander & Baldwin and the agrochemical seed industry. While the historic … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Terez Amato for state senator, Dist. 6 (South and West Maui) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Andria Tupola for governor (Republican) in 2018 Primary Election
If, for some reason, you are still voting Republican after all that has transpired since the 2016 election, we’ll give you our two cents: Tupola is a better option than John Carroll. While her use of “housing creator” right-wing rhetoric to protect wealthy mainland interests are enough to steer us away from the Republican ballot, we think she would do better work for the … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Andria Tupola for governor (Republican) in 2018 Primary Election
MauiTime endorses Kim Coco Iwamoto for lieutenant governor in 2018 Primary Election
As far as we can tell, the office of the Lieutenant Governor is largely symbolic and what the individual in office makes of it. Kim Coco Iwamoto is running on a platform of social justice that is greatly needed at a time when the culture of the federal government marginalizes minority groups. Iwamoto has demonstrated that she prioritizes applying progressive solutions to the … [Read more...] about MauiTime endorses Kim Coco Iwamoto for lieutenant governor in 2018 Primary Election