Maui Election

A Mayoral Business and Economic forum takes place tonight (Friday, October 1, 2010)—featuring incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares and former Mayor Alan Arakawa.  The live televised event runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association, the Maui Contractor’s Association, and the Realtors Association […]

By Wendy Osher The third place finisher in the primary race for Mayor has announced his support for one of the candidates advancing to the general election in November.  Retired electrical contractor Randy Piltz, who was among the 11 primary candidates in the crowded race for mayor, is now backing Alan Arakawa saying his beliefs […]

By Wendy Osher (Click on story and Scroll down to see results) (Update: 7:23 a.m. 9/19/10) The Final Summary Report for the 2010 primary election was released shortly before 7:30 this morning.  In the Mayor’s race it will be a rematch between current Mayor Charmaine Tavares and former Mayor Alan Arakawa.  Tavares had 7,307 votes—268 […]

By Wendy Osher A district mapping mistake on Maui could affect where some Central Maui residents report to vote in tomorrow’s Primary Election. Presently, there are approximately 373 registered voters affected, or about 175 households in the Legends at Maui Lani and Na Hoku subdivisions in Kahului. The mistake has some Central Maui residents assigned […]

By Wendy Osher The leading democratic candidates in the gubernatorial election squared off on Maui in a town hall meeting held tonight at the Iao Theatre in Wailuku.  Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann spent an hour answering questions posed by the audience on issues including Civil Unions, Energy Independence, the Economy, Native Hawaiian Issues, the […]

Shan Tsutsui, 2010 candidate for State Senate District 4, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I am State Senator Shan Tsutsui and I’m running for re-election in the Senate 4th District–this includes Kahakuloa, runs through Waikapu, down to Kahului, and parts of Paia.  I think without a doubt, we all know that the economy has been very challenging for most, if not […]

Joe Bertram III, 2010 candidate for State House District 11, Transcript: Introduction:  My name is Joe Bertram III.  I’m running for Kihei, which is District 11 in South Maui–Kihei, Wailea, Makena.  I’m running for re-election.  I’m really hoping to focus on a couple of things this next session.  One of course, is still continuing to support […]

Lisa Gapero, 2010 candidate for Wailuku Council, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Lisa Gapero, and I’m running for County Council in the Wailuku, Waihee, Waikapu seat.  Some of the issues that I’d like to address, and things that have been bothering me and got me off the couch actually to run against the incumbent, Mike […]

Ramon Kitaichi Madden, 2010 candidate for State House District 10, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha West Maui voters.  My name is Ramon Kitaichi Madden, and I’m running for the state House to represent West Maui in the upcoming 2010 Primary Election.  I live, work and play in West Maui, and I’m a proud parent of a 12-year-old son […]

Dean Schmucker, 2010 candidate for State House District 8, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Dean Schmucker, and I’m a candidate for State Representative House District 8.  I believe that the most important issues facing Hawaii today are structural issues in the Legislature itself.  That’s why I am advocating term limits for legislators.  I also believe that […]

Wayne Nishiki, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction: Aloha, my name is Wayne Nishiki and I’m running for the South Maui council seat. I will continue to focus on jobs for our current residents, and helping our residents get through these dark economic times.  Jobs can be provided not just for high-end luxury homes, but […]

Sol Kahoohalahala, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Sol Kahoohalahala.  I’m from the island of Lanai, and with your support, I’d like to be the next mayor of Maui County.  There are a few things that I think we should all give serious thought to in this upcoming election.  That’s considering […]

Johnathon Olson, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha Maui.  I’m Jonathon Olson, a mayoral candidate for the County of Maui.  I’ve lived on the island for 24 years.  I’m a certified public accountant and a real estate broker.  I was Chief Financial Officer at Maui Memorial Hospital.  I lived on Lanai and we built […]

Norman Vares, 2010 candidate for South Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Norman Vares.  I’m a life-time resident of Kihei.  I’m a retired self-employer.  I had a business on Maui that employed over 100 people at times.  The key issues in my race would be jobs–we need jobs, and it’s not going to be an […]

Harol “Hap” Miller, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Harold “Hap” Miller.  I’ve lived here on Maui almost 40 years.  I originally lived in Lahaina and got involved with real estate over there.  I got involved in sales, property management and development.  In 1979, I had a listing to sell condominiums on Front […]

Mike White, 2010 Makawao Council candidate profile, Transcript:  Introduction:  Good morning, my name is Mike White.  I’m running for the Makawao-Haiku-Paia council seat and I’m a life-time resident of Hawaii.  My family first settled on Kauai and Niihau over 160 years ago.  Although I look very haole, and have a very haole name, I’ve been very […]

Mazie Hirono, 2010 incumbent candidate for Congress-District 2, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, and I represent all of you in Congress in the 2nd Congressional District.  It’s certainly my privilege to serve you in Washington D.C.  I’m running for re-election, and I want you to know that I’m very, very focused on jobs and […]

Adrienne King, 2010 candidate for Lt. Governor (R) Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, my name is Adrienne King and I’m running for Lt. Governor on the Republican ticket.  A little about myself–I was born in Detroit, Michigan; I came to Hawaii in ’72 after graduating from college in law school.  I came and met and married a […]

Elle Cochran, 2010 candidate for West Maui Council, Transcript: Introduction:  Aloha, I’m Elle Cochran, running for the County of Maui council seat for the West Maui district.  I’m new to this.  This is my first time running, but I have that passion, energy and drive, the willingness and openness to learn the issues, listen to the […]

Pat Brock, 2010 candidate for Maui Mayor, Transcript: Introduction: My name is Pat Brock and I’m running for the Hawaii 2nd Congressional District.  I live in Kihei–I’ve lived on Maui for 30 years.  I’m unmarried with no children.  I’m a pool technician and self employed. I would like to see the government return more control to the […]