Though the filing deadline for the Maui County candidates in the 2016 election is still a couple weeks away (June 7), a few races already loom large on the political radar. There are a lot of candidates out there and a ton of issues. But the Kula Community Association wants to help you this Wednesday, May 18 with a candidate forum. The big races are the two open Maui County … [Read more...] about Kula Community Assoc. 2016 Maui election forum
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We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in Mayor Alan Arakawa’s 9th Floor county office today. You guys saw The Maui News’ huge front-page story yesterday on the dramatic Mar. 5, 2013 meeting at Starbucks in Kahului between then-Maui Film Commissioner Harry Donenfeld (who secretly recorded the meeting because he was worried about his job) and three key aides to Mayor Alan Arakawa: Managing … [Read more...] about We also listened to the secret 2013 recording of Mayor Alan Arakawa’s aides but we just thought it was pathetic
Hawaii Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard denounces declining voter turnout
Yes, voter turnout in recent years (okay, decades) has pretty much sucked. Given the rise of big money contributions and the decline of candidates who exhibit the emotions and empathy of regular-type human beings, this is hardly surprising. Well, Congressional Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, has noticed, and isn’t pleased. "Voter participation in Hawaiʻi has been … [Read more...] about Hawaii Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard denounces declining voter turnout
Maui County Mayor, Councilmember Throw Hissy Fits Over Garbage
You have no idea how much I love this election. Not the national races or the four-way race to be governor–those are dull beyond belief. No, I'm talking about the Maui County Council elections–specifically, Mayor Alan Arakawa's and Councilman Mike White's reelection fights. The best part is that Arakawa and White (who's running a tough campaign against former Councilman Mike … [Read more...] about Maui County Mayor, Councilmember Throw Hissy Fits Over Garbage
Looking At The Numbers: Hawaii Political Candidate Filing Fees
An interesting footnote to the Great Neldon Mamuad Abortive Mayoral Candidacy Trial Thing that happened this week in Judge Peter Cahill's Second Circuit Courtroom concerns political candidate filing fees in the State of Hawaii. Yes, filing fees. During the two-day hearing, Cahill said that he had to familiarize himself with both election law and the process of holding … [Read more...] about Looking At The Numbers: Hawaii Political Candidate Filing Fees