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(D) Democrat
Tracy Arakaki
Notable Quotes:
Background (from candidate website) "As a lifelong Aiea resident, I truly know the concerns and issues of my neighbors and our community. For over 15 years I have been honored to serve on the Aiea Neighborhood Board, working with the area elected officials and the State and City government to identify, address, and resolve issues concerning Aiea. News and media industry for over a decade as an award winning news videographer, produces two cable televisions shows. Racing promoter of the PunishUM Drift Series at the Aloha Stadium from 2006 to 2008. Arakaki was on track to join the Honolulu Police Department as part of its 177th recruitment class in 2013, when the opportunity to run for State House of Representatives presented itself.
"If a new stadium is built I would like to see it remain in Halawa. Better communication from HART coordinating the traffic congestion from multiple construction projects occurring simultaneously as it winds through Aiea. Addressing development issues in Aiea, crime, speeding and support our small businesses."
"As your Representative, I can guarantee that I will work night and day to ensure that the voice of our community is heard and that transparency and responsibility is brought back to state government."
Supports:
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Streamlining duplicative state services
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Providing more services to residents electronically
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Holding agencies accountable and be an active part of government overview, and more
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Fostering job creation and supportin small businesses
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://www.aroundhawaii.com/hawaii-motorsports-safety.html
Endorsements:
unknown
State House District 33
Aiea
Arnold Wong
(D) Democrat
Background (from candidate website) Hawaii Baptist Academy • University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachelor’s Degree • Hawaii Pacific University, Master’s Degree. Work experience: Ironworkers Stabilization Fund • Hawaii Nature Conservancy • City and County of Honolulu • State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Volunteer: Honolulu Fire Department, Commissioner • Saint Francis Healthcare Foundation, Board of Directors • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Leadership Council • Hawaii Baptist Academy Alumni Association, Board of Directors • Poi Dog and Popoki, Board of Directors • Asian Pacific Labor Alliance, Member • Aiea Hongwanji Judo Club, Member • Hawaii Ironworkers Health and Welfare, Trustee • Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout. Professional lobbyist.
Notable Quote:
"I would like to see scientific proof regarding this issue," (regarding genetically modified organisms.)
No response to BAB candidate survey.
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Does not support state GMO labeling, only supports federal GMO labeling
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Supports liquified natural gas if it,"If it would help keep the cost of electricity down."
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His website prioritizes:
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Respect and Honesty are a given.
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Honor and Duty is a must.
This candidate has has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies.
This candidate has received a $200 campaign contribution from a chemical+GMO lobbyist this election cycle.
Click here to see chemical+GMO lobbyist campaign contribution.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/hawaii-house-council-hopefuls-faceoff-forum
http://kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2014/07/kau-news-briefs-monday-july-14-2014.html
Endorsements:
Unknown
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(D) Democrat
Samuel Satoru Kong
Background: This candidate ran unsuccessfully as a Republican in 2012.
This candidate has no website.
"We must lower the cost of living in Hawaii. Families are struggling to survive."
Opposes gambling but open to maritime gambling
Opposes relaxing environmental regulations
Supports sunshine law for legislature
No BAB survey response.
No known current surveys.
Read 2012 Civil Beat survey: http://www.civilbeat.com/2012/07/16593-sam-kongs-hawaii-house-district-33-survey/
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://icebreakerschristiannetwork.ning.com/profile/SamuelSatoruKong
Endorsements:
unknown