Decision 2016

DECISION 2016 SuNDay, July 24

POLLING PLACES Primary election will take place Aug. 13 at the following locations: PRECINCT 14-01:

PRECINCT 15-04:

Hanalei Elementary School, Cafeteria, 5-5415 Kuhio Hwy

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Cafeteria, 4431 Nuhou St

PRECINCT 14-02:

PRECINCT 15-05:

Kilauea Elementary School, Cafeteria, 2440 Kolo Rd

Koloa Elementary School, Cafeteria 3223 Poipu Rd

PRECINCT 14-03:

PRECINCT 16-01:

Anahola Hawaiian Homes Clubhouse, Hall, Kalalea Rd

Koloa Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room, 3461 Weliweli Rd

PRECINCT 14-04:

PRECINCT 16-02:

Kapaa Elementary School, Cafeteria, 4886 Kawaihau Rd

Kalaheo Neighborhood Center, Gym, 4480 Papalina Rd

PRECINCT 14-05:

PRECINCT 16-03:

Kapaa Neighborhood Center, Meeting Hanapepe Recreation Center, Room, 4491 Kou St Meeting Room, 4451 Puolo Rd PRECINCT 15-01:

PRECINCT 16-04:

Kapaa Middle School, Cafeteria, 4867 Olohena Rd

Waimea Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room, 4556 Makeke Rd

PRECINCT 15-02:

PRECINCT 16-05:

King Kaumualii Elementary School, Cafeteria, 4380 Hanamaulu Rd

Kekaha Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room, 8130 Elepaio Rd

PRECINCT 15-03:

PRECINCT 16-06

Wilcox Elementary School, Cafeteria, Niihau Elementary/High School, Niihau 4319 Hardy St

EARLY VOTING INFORMATION Voters do not have to wait until election day to vote. Registered voters may request a mail ballot or cast their vote at an early walk-in location.

VOTE BY MAIL

To request a permanent mail ballot, complete the Wikwiki Voter Registration & Permanent Absentee Application or submit the request at www.elections.hawaii.gov.

Permanent mail voter status is terminated if any one of the following occurs: w Voter fails to return a voted ballot by 6 p.m., close of polls in both the primary and general election. w Voter dies, loses their voting rights, registers to vote in another jurisdiction. w Voter’s ballot, notification card, or any other election mail is returned as undeliverable for any reason. w Voter requests in writing that their permanent status be terminated.

To request a mail ballot for a specific election or election cycle, complete the absentee application.

Both applications are available on the Office of Elections’ website, and any of the following locations: Office of Elections, Clerk’s Offices,

State Libraries, U.S. Post Offices, State Agencies, Satellite City Halls

MAIL BALLOT REQUEST

Requests for a mail ballot must be received by your Clerk’s Office seven days before the election. w Primary Election: Aug. 6 w General Election: Nov. 1 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

A request for an absentee ballot after the deadline can only be granted in special case situations determined by the county clerk.

VOTED BALLOTS

Voted ballots must be received by your Clerk’s Office no later than the close of polls on election day.

VOTE EARLY IN-PERSON

Voters may also walk-in to any early walk-in location in their county to cast their vote before election day.

Early walk-in dates are as follows: w Primary Election: Aug. 1 - 11 w General Election: Oct. 25 - Nov. 5 For information on times and locations contact your Clerk’s Office, County of Kauai, 4386 Rice Street, Room 101, Lihue, (808) 241-4800

Heather Ahuna, Democrat STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 8

A first-time candidate in politics, Heather Ahuna hopes to use her 17 years of experience in the fields of public and private health and education to serve the community.

Ahuna worked with the Native HaAhuna waiian health care system for a little over six years on Kauai and continues to work with schools to inspire more health-care students to move back to the islands.

Ahuna said she would like to bridge the gap between the county and the state “to keep Kauai thriving and to keep our resources healthy.”

Ronald Kouchi, Democrat STATE SENATE, DISTRICT 8

Ron Kouchi, Senate president, is running for re-election because he wants to make sure Kauai will be recognized in the national political arena.

During the last session, Kouchi helped to secure funding that would increase opportunities for people living on Kauai.

Kouchi From ensuring hospitals in rural areas will remain open for another year to connecting all 15 Hawaii Department of Education schools to Wi-Fi, Kouchi hopes to continue that momentum into the next term.

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Sandra Combs, Republican

Fern Rosenstiel, Democrat

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 14

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 14

Sandra Combs is a psychology, economics, Hawaiian history and participation democracy teacher at Kapaa High School.

Combs said she is a supporter of quality education Combs and veterans affairs.

“We need to have the best public schools in Hawaii,” she said. “Our public school system should be on par with the private schools, and we can do that.”

Fern Rosenstiel, who majored in wildlife management, environmental sciences and marine biology at Griffith University School of Environment in Australia, said she will bring “strong, transparent decision making that is based in Rosenstiel integrity” to the house.

“I will do it with passion and dedication to our community,” she said.

In order to address issues on the island, such as drug addiction, homelessness, affordable housing and cost of living, it’s important to note they are interconnected, Rosenstiel said.

James Tokioka, Democrat

Dee Morikawa, Democrat

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 15

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 16

James Tokioka — first elected in 2006 — is seeking his sixth, two-year term.

Tokioka said he and the Kauai delegation have brought many capital improvement projects to the island.

Tokioka “It’s been an honor and a pleasure to represent Kauai — whether it’s been on the council or the state house,” he said.

Thomas Oi, Democrat

Victoria Franks, Republican

Daynette “Dee” Morikawa — first elected in 2010 — is seeking her fourth, two-year term.

For the past two years, since becoming chair of human services, she said she’s made strides in policies that affect her district: homelessness, wel- Morikawa fare, Medicaid and education.

“We need to initiate policies to get things done and we needed to bring home money and bring improvements to our schools,” she said.

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 15

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 16

Thomas Oi of Lihue was raised in Palolo on Oahu. Currently, he serves as the Kauai representative to the Land Board. He was re-appointed by the Legislature during this past session.

Oi Oi said if elected, he will look into legislation that will expedite the process of acquiring leases for

Victoria Franks she has wanted to be involved in government since she was a girl.

She and her family have lived on four Hawaiian Islands — Kauai, Molokai, Maui and Kauai — for the past 25 years.

Franks previously told TGI if Franks elected, she would like to send more issues, now being taken up by state law-

Nadine Nakamura, Democrat STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 14

Nadine Nakamura, a former Kauai County councilwoman and former county managing director, said she hopes to use her experience as a policymaker and administrator to benefit residents.

She would like to work with Nakamura the state to support projects like low-income tax credits and implementing rental housing funds.

“There’s a range of solutions, and we need to work between the county and the state to bring resources together,” she said.

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state lands for purposes such as agriculture.

“I am able to work with everybody who is on the Kauai state legislative team. Although I’m running for District 15, the duties don’t stop at the boundaries,” he said.

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makers in the Legislature, to a public vote.

“It does seem like decisions are made on behalf of Kauai, and they don’t really take into consideration the peoples’ feelings here,” Franks said.

Daniel Ahuna, Incumbent OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Daniel Ahuna said the most rewarding part of his job with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is face time with Kauai residents. That’s why he seeking another term as the Kauai trustee for the OHA. Ahuna Ahuna plans on making

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Justin Kollar OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

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Justin Kollar is focused on his second term in office as prosecuting attorney.

Kollar said he’s worked hard to pass Legislation to help abuse victims who often get overlooked by the crimiKollar nal justice system. “I feel like we have accomplished a lot over three and half years in terms of building the community’s trust in our department and building a criminal justice system on Kauai that balances compassion with the need for accountability,� Kollar said.

Lisa Arin OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Former deputy prosecutor Lisa Arin spent six years working as deputy prosecutor under both Iseri-Carvalho and then Kollar.

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Juno-Ann Apalla KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Juno-Ann Apalla is seeking her first-time seat on the county council. Apalla hopes to bridge the gap between inequalities in Kauai County.

She envisions a community Apalla of leaders from all generations, inspired to work together, create solutions, and engage a diversified range of perspectives on issues. “I want to serve the community,� Apalla said. “I want to be a model to inspire my peers to step up and represent.�

Matthew Bernabe KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Matthew Bernabe of Kapaa, a regular at council meetings, said for this election, he is running on consistency and has heard positive things from peo- Bernabe

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ple who have heard his opinions at meetings.

He said he’s willing to challenge the administration and educate people on due process, even though that may put him “out in left field.”

“I want the people to know in those cases due process is important,” Bernabe said.

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“I want to assist with our planning needs to address Kauai’s housing crisis for our kupuna, young families, and houseless,” he said.

Norma Doctor Sparks

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Norma Doctor Sparks of Koloa, born and raised in Koloa, is president of Families First Hawaii Services Inc., a consulting firm she cofounded with her husband, Sparks Steve, in 2011.

Excited about her first experience seeking an elected office, Doctor Sparks said her expertise working with a range of large public and private budgets will be beneficial if elected to the County Council.

“I believe that my education and background set me apart,” Doctor Sparks said.

Mason Chock KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Mason Chock has been on the county council since 2013 and hopes to “empower the voices of our community.”

Chock wants to see that the Chock

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Gary Hooser has been on the county council since 2012 and is seeking re-election.

Affordable housing, health and the environment, food and energy self-sufficiency, traffic congestion, and “keeping a lid on local taxes” are his Hooser priorities.

“The only thing standing between us and dramatically increasing and maintaining a large inventory of affordable housing is the lack of political will to take bold action,” Hooser said.

Ross Kagawa

weren’t successful. If elected, Kagawa, who serves as vice chair of the council, plans to keep the priorities of the people in mind.

“We need councilmembers who are going to look out for the middle class and poor people,” he said.

Arthur Brun KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Arthur Brun wants to give back to the place he’s called home his whole life. Born and raised in Kalaheo, Brun is a graduate of Waimea High School.

Brun Providing the resources for people suffering from drug addiction is another priority for Brun, who has served on the county’s Anti-Drug Treatment and Community Integration Committee for the last two years.

“My own personal experience of overcoming substance abuse makes me 100 percent committed to helping others find the right path,” he said.

Richard Fukushima

KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Ross Kagawa who has served on the council for three and a half years, said he ran for council because he believed the county was spending money on projects that Kagawa

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Richard Fukushima born and raised in Kapaa, a Vietnam veteran who served in the United States Army Security for six years and the Ha-

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waii Army National Guard for 21 years, Fukushima said he understands the needs of the kupuna and veterans who have fought for the freedom of this country.

Fukushima, who’s running for his first term on the county council, wants to take care of its seniors and veterans.

“We want to preserve what we have and support our veterans and seniors who have labored over the years to make Kauai what it is today,” Fukushima said.

Arryl Kaneshiro KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL

Councilman Arryl Kaneshiro, certified public accountant, is employed by the Grove Farm Company as a project manager.

The councilman plans to Kaneshiro continue prioritizing a balanced solutions-based approach toward governance and focus on creating more housing, protecting and promoting agriculture, increasing job opportunities, and maintaining a balanced budget.

“I believe I can represent the regular, everyday Kauai resident who works hard to make the best life for their family because I am a regular, everyday Kauai resident. I understand the ins and outs of daily life here, and I want to help make it better for all of us,” Kaneshiro said.

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Derek Kawakami

successful mayoral run, he returned to the County Council in 2010 and was reelected in KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL 2012 and 2014.

Derek Kawakami, District Some issues Rapozo wants to address in 14 representative, is leaving the coming term are looking for alternatives the Legislature to run for the for trash disposal at the Kekaha landfill, county council. Kawakami properly equipping and staffing Kauai pubserved on the Kauai County lic safety officials, and conducting manageCouncil from 2008-2011. ment audits to reduce staff within the Kawakami Raised on Kauai, Kawakami county. has previously served as a “I believe this county has way too many Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Board mem- employees and more in the appointed area, ber and County of Kauai Charter Commisand that is one of the things that I am going sion member. to address this coming year,� he said.

If elected to the council, Kawakami said he will seek solutions to traffic, housing, and other concerns that affect Kauai’s families KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL daily.

Councilwoman JoAnn “While I have decided to serve our community in a different capacity, the one thing Yukimura wants to make life better for the citizens of that hasn’t changed is the fire that burns within me to continue serving the people of Kauai. She brings with her 26 years of experience in the poKauai and Niihau to build a brighter future litical arena, both as a council for our keiki and protect and honor our kuYukimura member and mayor. puna,� Kawakami said.

If elected to serve another term, she hopes to use her experience to overcome of Kauai’s “most complex and KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL pressing issues.�

Councilman Mel Rapozo is “My goal is to honor the priceless legacy a former police officer and of land, culture, hard work and sacrifice served three consecutive from our parents, grandparents and ancesterms on the County Council tors by preparing the way for future generafrom 2002 to 2008. After an un- Rapozo tions,� she said.

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Councilman Kipukai Kuali’i, raised in Old Puhi Camp, has over 20 years experience in government, labor and non­ profit administration.

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RESEARCH CANDIDATES

Presidential elections may grab the national headlines, but local elections also have a big impact on voters’ daily lives.

Locally elected officials are typically much more accessible to voters, whose participation in local elections can bring about real change. With that in mind, here are some tips to prepare for Election Day, whether you are selecting state, county, town, provincial, labor union, or school officials. w Solidify your stance. The first step to casting your vote is deciding how you feel about key issues and candidates. Some voters back a particular political party, while others spend more time moving across party lines and standing with politicians who have like-minded goals and ideas. Make a list of the

issues that you find most important and want addressed in this election.

Then research the stance each candidate takes on the issues that most resonate with you. w Research the candidates.

Conduct some preliminary research into each candidate running for office. Chances are their websites provide background information regarding their qualifications as well as their stances on certain issues.

Many times newspapers will offer their own round-up on local candidates so you can get to know them further. Such information can save you the time and effort of looking into candidates on your own. Delve further when needed to see if the facts are correct. Examine public records for policies candidates supported to confirm if their ideals

are similar to your own. w Ignore the polls. If you strongly support a candidate and his or her agenda, then stick with your preferences rather than relying on the polls. Polls may be used to sway indecisive voters. However, even though the polls may be indicating one thing, the real test of a candidate’s mettle is the end result come Election Day. w Attend a town hall meeting.

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MANY WAIT, TO LAST DAY, TO REGISTER Michelle Iracheta THE GARDEN ISLAND LIHUE — Noa Kaaumoana drove up to the drive-thru voter registration set up in front of the Historic County Building, got out of his truck and walked up to the booth on July 14, the final day to register to vote.

“Today is the last day, yah?” Kaaumoana asked the county employees, smiling. “I have never voted before in my life.”

“All we need is for you to complete this top section here, the questions here, one, two and three, sign and date and this side here is if you’d like to receive the ballot by mail,” said Maile Ka‘auwai, of the elections office. “It goes to your residence address. Go ahead and complete this form.”

He began filling out the form and asked questions when he had them.

“Are you a resident of the United States?” Ka‘auwai asked him.

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The county employees told The Garden Island they had seen about a dozen people at the drive-thru voter registration between noon and 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 14, was the final day to register to vote in the primary election on Aug. 13.

Drive-thru registrations July 13 and 14 totaled 85, said Lyndon Yoshiaka, elections administrator at the office of the county clerk.

As far as online voter registration activity from noon on Wednesday to end of day Thursday, there were 133 transactions, which included 43 new registrations and 90 updates or re-registrations, he said.

There are 43, 389 registered voters on Kauai.

“I had friends bugging me about voting and I thought I could make a difference,” Kaaumoana said. “Even a little difference.

I just see some new faces that are coming out to run and I think that we need some new blood in there.”

SUCCESSION TO VACANCIES

The manner of filing a vacancy depends on the contest and when the vacancy occurs.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

When the office of lieutenant governor is vacant, the order of succession to U.S. SENATE the office of the lieutenant governor is: If a vacancy occurs not later than w President of the Senate 4:30 pm on the twenty-first day prior w Speaker of the House to the candidate filing deadline for w Attorney General regularly scheduled offices, the vacancy w Director of Finance for the unexpired term is filled at the w Comptroller general election. Otherwise, the vacancy STATE SENATE is filled at the next general election.

The winner serves the remainder of the The governor makes an appointment original term. within 60 calendar days following Pending the election, the governor the first day of vacancy to fill the makes a temporary appointment to fill unexpired term. The governor selects a the vacancy by selecting a person from person from a list of three prospective a list of three prospective appointees appointees submitted by the same submitted by the same political party as political party as the prior incumbent. the prior incumbent.

The appointee serves the remainder of U.S. REPRESENTATIVE the original term.

The chief election officer issues a STATE REPRESENTATIVE proclamation for an election to fill the The governor makes an appointment vacancy. The proclamation must be issued not later than the sixtieth day within 60 calendar days following the prior to the election to fill the vacancy. first day of vacancy to fill the unexpired term. The governor selects a person GOVERNOR from a list of three prospective appoinWhen the office of governor is vacant, the lieutenant governor becomes tees submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. governor.

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TIME OFF FOR VOTING ON ELECTION DAY Voters are entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work, excluding lunch or rest periods, in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence.

The law does not apply to employees whose work hours include a period of two consecutive hours while the polls are open when the employee is not working for the employer. Polling place hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

An employer may make appropriate deductions from the salary or wages of an employee who takes time off to vote but fails to do so during the time allotted. Retain your ballot stub as proof of voting.

To lessen the impact on your employer, it is recommended voting prior to work or one hour prior to quitting time.

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