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(D) Democrat
Thomas "Butch" Kahawai
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Background (from various sources) Born and raised in Nanakuli. BA, Taylor University, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Masters Studies, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Resident manager, Pastor of Kalaheo Missionary Church. 71-year-old Hanapepe resident. Volunteer at New Hope, a church known for outspoken opposition to marriage equality.
“You know, I'm going to say this, to be honest, I use pesticides, I use herbicides. I get tired of pulling my weeds, so I spray them. I make sure I don't spray my neighbor's one."
Supports government departments periodic audits to ensure that each is effective and productive
Supports GMO industry broad effort "to feed the world."
On GMOs: "I believe they are public health and safety issues; I believe that the various departments authorized to deal with these issues should be diligent and watchful as guardians of the public."
Opposes marijuana legalization and distribution centers
Supports Superferry
Wants Hawaii to export more than we import
Considers school system too centralized, supports school-based management
No response to BAB candidate survey.
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This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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State House District 16
Niihau, Lehua, Koloa, Waimea
Vince Flores
(R) Republican
Background: not much information available
Notable Quote:
"Anybody who I go to and ask how much are you guys are spraying, they cannot give me an answer. If they cannot give me paperwork and facts about how much they’re spraying, it seems like somebody's
hiding something... We're losing our perspective about what's going on here on our aina."
No BAB survey response.
No known candidate survey responses.
Supports Superferry with reservations about possible transportation of narcotics
Opposes genetically modified organisms
Opposes marijuana distribution centers
Questiones whether landowners are also offering residents the same leasing opportunities provided to large seed companies
Lost affordable leases for grazing land because larger companies were able to pay more
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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(D) Democrat
Incumbent
Daynette "Dee" Morikawa
Background: (various sources) Belongs to West Kauai Business Association; Kauai Built Environment Task Force. American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives since January 19, 2011 representing District 16. Improvements identified by Daynette as necessary and in need of immediate attention include: public school facilities, the Kikiaola boat harbor, and road maintenance. Representative Morikawa attended Kahuku High School; Kapaa High School; Sunset Beach Christian School, and is a graduate of Kauai Community College with an AS in accounting. She is married to Ken Morikawa, and the mother of 4 sons, Kevin, Kelsey, Kollin, and Ken Jr.
Notable Quote:
"If we are being poisoned by pesticide use, we need to know, but the state Department of Health and Department of Agriculture needs to step up and make sure they are out there to check and see if this is what is happening. I think they're starting to do that, and I think as long as we have a sense that we're OK, then it's OK — we can thrive together. That is the balance that I need to find."
This candidate has no working website.
No BAB survey response.
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Introducer of "Hawaii Monsanto Protection Act" HB2506 to remove the home rule rights of counties to regulate agriculture such as GMOs and pesticides
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Supports Superferry
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Supported "voluntary disclosure" rather than mandatory for chemical+GMO companies in Kauai
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Supports labeling GMO-free or organic instead of GMO
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Supports making safer walking and biking routes
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Supports marriage equality
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Introduced HB673 for pesticide disclosure which was watered down and passed
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Opposes recreational marijuana
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Supports medical marijuana dispensary distribution by state hospitals
Campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies:
$650
Registered chemical+GMO lobbyists:
$750
GMO+Chem Companies and Registered Lobbyist Funds only:
$1400
Trade Groups representing chemical+GMO companies:
$0
Chem+GMO Lobbyist or Industry Immediate Family Members (IMF):
$0
Total including Chem+GMO companies, Lobbyists, Trade Groups, Chem+GMO Employees & Lobbyist/Industry Immediate Family Members Funds:
$1400
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In The News:
http://naturalsociety.com/hawaiian-bill-restrict-countys-ability-reign-pesticides-gmos/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/25/governor-abercrombie-gmo_n_3989978.html
Endorsements:
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Victoria "Vickie" Franks
(R) Republican
Background (from candidate website) "I have been married for 27 years and have 3 children who have all been born and raised in Hawaii.Since moving to Hawaii in 1989, we have lived on the islands of Molokai, Maui, Oahu and now Kauai. I have worked in the Visitor Industry, financial sector, and taught in local schools as well as being in full-time ​ministry with King's Cathedral & Chapels for ​25 years."
Notable Quote:
"Any pesticide can cause issues but most of it is not any different than what we have at home."
No BAB survey response.
No known candidate surveys.
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Supports Superferry
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Opposes marijuana distribution
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Reservations about the effect of GMO labeling on local jobs, food costs, food items that can be brought into the state and family farms
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Supports "Protecting Local Fishing, Hunting, Farming"
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Supports "Improving Education, Energy & Transportation"
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Believes pesticides are approved by USDA and FDA "and are similar to those that are available to many consumers." Does not seem to realize that pesticides are regulated by the EPA.
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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Endorsements:
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