Maui Election

Barry Wurst, 2010 candidate for the Board of Education-Maui Residency seat, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Barry Wurst.  I am a teacher, and I’m running for the Board of Education, District 2.  While we do have many great things happening in our school system, we also have problems that need to be addressed.  I believe our main problem […]

Kai Nishiki, 2010 Makawao Council candidate profile, Transcript:  Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Kai Nishiki and I’m running to represent the Haiku, Makawao and Paia district for the Maui County Council.   I would like to work with our community to provide more green jobs, educational opportunities and laws that support small and home-based businesses.  With the current reduction […]

Randy Piltz, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Randy Piltz, running for Mayor of Maui County.  I was born and raised here.  My Mom and Dad are from here.  Hattie–from the Kukahiko family down in the Kihei/Makena area; and Adolf from the family from the Ulupalakua and Kanaio area. I went to Kamehameha Schools; after […]

Leona Bak Nomura, 2010 Makawao Council candidate profile, Transcript:  Introduction:  My name is Leona Bak Nomura.  I was born in Paia, I grew up in Haliimaile, I went to school in Makawao, I live in Haiku, I have a store in Kuau, and I volunteer at Paia School.  This are the areas that I would represent.  […]

Norman Sakamoto, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor of Hawaii, Transcript:    Introduction: Aloha, My name is Norman Sakamoto.  I’m running for the very important office of Lt. Governor.  There are many issues facing our state, but certainly jobs and education are at the top.  A brief background:  I’m a building contractor, a civil engineer.  I went to University […]

Angus McKelvey, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Representative Angus McKelvey.  It’s been my honor to serve the 10th District which is West Maui, Maalaea, and two streets in North Kihei since 2006.  I was born and raised in Hawaii.  I was actually born in Honolulu, and raised and grew […]

Ori Kopelman, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Hi, my name is Ori Kopelman and I’m running for the office of Mayor.  Am I a businessman or an idealist?  The answer is both.  I was with a company in Silicon Valley that grew from 50 to 500 people in a period of six years.  I’ve also written […]

Justin Hughey, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Justin Hughey and I’m running for State House of Representatives, District 8.  I am a teacher, and I work a second job at a restaurant in order to be a teacher, even though I have a Master’s Degree.  My predominant focus is […]

Johanna Amorin, 2010 candidate for State House District 11, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Johanna Amorin.  I’m running for the State House of Representatives, South Maui, 11th District.  I have been a resident of south Maui since 1973.  Today, I’m a business owner, but I have given about 40 years of community service to Maui County.  I’ve […]

Alan Arakawa, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Thank you very much for this opportunity.  I’m Alan Arakawa.  I’m the former Mayor of Maui County and also a former council member.  What I’m looking at is trying to create a more stable economy and a higher quality of life for our community.  I believe that because the […]

By Wendy Osher There will be three less polling sites on Maui this election year.  The precinct consolidation will result in the closure of polling places at the Ulupalakua Ranch workshop, the Kaulana Pueo Church in Huelo and the Kahului Hongwanji in central Maui.  That leaves Maui County will at total of 40 polling sites.  […]

Don Couch, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Don Couch, and I’m running for South Maui, County Council.  I have experience working in the county as a former Executive Assistant to Mayor Alan Arakawa, as well as former Deputy Director of Planning.  Pretty much, the most important issue right now is […]

Leona Rocha-Wilson, 2010 candidate for the Board of Education-Maui Residency seat, Transcript: Introduction: I’m Leona Rocha-Wilson.  I was born in H-Poko, went to Maui High and Baldwin High.  After graduating from Baldwin High, I joined the service.  My mother felt that she wanted me to do something other than work in the fields, so we sat down […]

Charmaine Tavares, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, I’m Charmaine Tavares and I’m seeking re-election to the office of Mayor for the county of Maui.  I’ve spent the past three and a half years being your mayor since 2007.  We’ve had some really tough times and I plan to continue working on economic recovery for […]

Netra Halperin, 2010 candidate for District 11 State House, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Netra Halperin.  I’m running for State House, South Maui.  I am a psychotherapist.  I have a Masters in Psychology and I worked at Aloha House, Women Helping Women, Maui Youth and Family Services; also, I’ve owned small businesses in the renovation […]

Peter Milbourn, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction:  My name is Peter Milbourn.  I’m running for Mayor of Maui County.  I’m non-partisan. I haven’t got any special interests other than Maui County.  I’ve lived here for 37 years, and I’m just tired of watching the same political process go through the mayor’s office.  We just […]

Gladys Baisa, 2010 candidate for Upcountry Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: My Name is Gladys Coelho Baisa and I am currently the Upcounty Council Member serving a second term, and I’m running for a third term on the County Council–thankfully unopposed.  Some of the items that I’m very concerned about, and continue to be concerned about from […]

Keeaumoku Kapu, 2010 candidate for West Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Jonah Keeaumoku Kapu.  I live in Kauaula Valley in Lahaina on lands that are kuleana lands, that were passed down from generations from the crown all the way to today.  One of the key issues–because my whole life has a lot to do […]

The Hawaii Chapter of the Sierra Club is endorsing Maui County Council Member Sol Kaho’ohalahala in his bid for mayor.  The endorsement was one on a list of 54 candidate endorsements released by the 6,000 member environmental grassroots group today. “Candidates endorsed by the Sierra Club will help to protect Hawaii’s clean water, special places, […]

Chris Hart, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Chris Hart and I am running for the office of Mayor of Maui County.  I came to Hawaii as part of the United States Army.  I was stationed at Schofield Barracks, and after our brigade built up, I was deployed to Vietnam.  And I came […]