2018 Hawaii Governor Candidates

Governor and Lieutenant Governor
(G) BREWER, Jim, For GOVERNOR, ING, Renee, For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

 I say totally honestly and frankly up front–If elected, I will stop those forces driving you and yours out of our beloved Hawaii. I will work just as hard also, in making conditions so that those friends and family already driven out can and will gladly come back to a Hawaii that is stable, affordable and respectful of the best of old Hawaii. I and my activist partner Renee Ing have worked with many forms of Citizen Action Round Tables, we call CARTs. I as Governor will, if you elect me, join with her and you in creating a truly new caring and sharing Full Democracy. There will no money-buying of elections. No political parties to keep us choosing up sides to fight each other into political gridlock. We will have solutions-based real equal votes, TRUE information to every voter; with 50% plus-one giving new legal steps forward! And, on the way there we can all learn about and really get true Affordable Housing, Lifetime affordable Healthcare and the Best-Quality Education through University for everybody. We will also achieve ASAP, Food Security and Energy Independence. Having REAL “FULL EMPLOYMENT;” Instead of building new prisons . But, that means rescuing Hawaii’s Democracy from big-money politics. We can, we must do that—beginning right now! I will be a good governor from 79 years of full, deep and wide life experiences—with your vote and support! I now can see far and feel deeply, the wonderful possibilities within the hearts and minds of each and every person and, for a new more just and decent World. votejimbrewergov2018@aol.com

(D) IGE, David Y., For GOVERNOR, GREEN, Josh, For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

I am focused on improving the lives of HI’s people. We increased the number of affordable housing units and our homeless count is down each of the last 2 years – the first time in decades. I promised to cool 1000 school classrooms and we actually cooled more than 1300. We gave our teachers a much-needed raise, funded Hawai’i’s Promise, a program that helps students afford college, and pushed through the expansion of early college programs where high school students earn college credits for free. I also provide strong leadership on public safety, protecting our oceans and our aina, and use resources wisely.
We implemented strong measures to ensure HI’s financial sustainability and enable future growth. We cut waste, improved the stateʻs bond rating, and restructured how HI does business, saving the state hundreds of millions, while achieving the highest employment rate in the country.
I worked to protect over 40,000 acres of watershed forests on four major islands and protected Turtle Bay lands from future development. We also made HI among the first states to abide by the Paris Climate Agreement.
Born the fifth of six children and now the father of three grown children, all of whom are pursuing careers on the mainland, I understand the many challenges facing our families. My commitment is to lead HI to a brighter future where its people can earn a living wage, afford good housing, receive an excellent education, and pursue fulfilling careers right here at home.
I am running for re-election to ensure that the policies and programs we have undertaken to restore the public’s trust in government and make HI a better place to live continue. We have done much, but thereʻs much more to do. I ask you for the opportunity to finish the job. http://www.davidige.org/

(N) TERUYA, Terrence K., For GOVERNOR, ROBOTTI, Paul F., For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

 We are a state of many wounds, some are minor while others need immediate attention. My main priority right now is the 27,000 gallons of jet fuel that leaked into Red Hill. Traces of fuel have been detected but action on this matter is moving too slow. This underground aquifer affects around 20% of our drinking water, this issue needs to be addressed immediately. Rail is bleeding our state, accountability is my main priority a forensic audit needs to be done. Last priority issue is a desire for a bill that would not tax unprepared food and prescription drugs to help relieve the pressure the Jones Act has on Hawaii. I am a specialized technician who has the experience of identifying and isolating symptoms , then I work with others to remedy the core underlying issue. For me everything has a logical way of being looked at. It’s not about blame, we are way past that, what our state needs now is someone who can look past minor issues and focus on the real problems that plague our state. Thank you http://www.facebook.com/teruyaforgovernor.com

(R) TUPOLA, Andria, For GOVERNOR, KERNS, Marissa Dipasupil, For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

I currently serve in the Hawaii State House Legislature as a Representative for District 43. I sponsored, cosponsored, and voted on multiple pieces of legislation that have helped the people of Hawaii such as appropriations for homeless services and affordable housing, enterprise zone initiatives, business grants, DOE facility improvements, Charter School initiatives, and Hawaiian Language support.
Outside of the legislature I have been very active in my community at addressing our housing needs, supporting local businesses, and championing educational initiatives. Iʻve held over 40 town halls, 4 Community Emergency Preparedness Fairs, 3 Entrepreneur Conferences, 3 Nanakuli Back to School Bashes, 4 Young Women Prom Events, 2 Statewide Sex Trafficking Awareness Conferences, 1 Statewide Tax Education Conference, 13 community clean ups, organized and executed a community mural project of 3,000 square feet, and many other homeless initiatives.
I am also the minority leader and serve on the Health and Human Services and Finance Committees. I lead our caucus of five members by helping to propose joint legislation, prepare the members with insight from all the committees, and lead our house minority research office of 4 full time analysts and 1 staff attorney. I previously served on the Public Safety, Transportation, Labor, Higher Education, and Education committees. Prior to serving as a legislator, I was a professor at Leeward Community College teaching voice and choir. I graduated in 2011 with my masters degree in Music Education from University of Hawaii.
I am running for office for three reasons: (1) I have the capacity to help more people, (2) we have systemic issues in our state that can only be solved with a new perspective. http://Votetupola.com