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(D) Democrat
Isaiah Chong
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Background (from candidate website) Isaiah Chong is a lifelong resident of the 'Ewa Plain. A graduate of 'Ilima Intermediate and James Campbell High School, Chong has spent years working with Hawai'i's healthcare system to advance his family's well-being. Through his experience as a wellness provider, he has learned the value of listening to our kupuna and meeting people's basic needs.
"'Ewa residents face many challenges. Our commutes are long.
Our classrooms are boiling. Our cost of living is driving future leaders away from our shores."
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Supports marriage equality
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Opposes use of high-stakes test scores in teacher evaluations
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Supports tax credits for classroom-related purchases
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Supports increase in teacher pay
If elected he plans to:
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Incentivize employer-operated wellness programs,
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Keep rail construction on track
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Fully fund air conditioning for 'Ewa schools
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Grow green energy
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Protect workers' right to earn a living wage
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Invest in clean energy research and technology,
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Modernize Hawai'i's electricity grids, and establish an Environmental Information Management Office to assist with climate forecasting
No BAB candidate survey response
No known current survey responses.
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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Endorsements:
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State House District 40
Ewa, Ewa Beach, Ewa Gentry, Iroquois Point
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(D) Democrat
Rose Martinez
Background: From Urdaneta City, Philippines. She is a medical technologist/public health advocate with a BS in Medical Technology Far Eastern University; MS Public Health University of Hawaii-Manoa. Martinez ran in the 2012 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 40. Martinez was defeated by Chris Kalani Manabat in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2012
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"I believe that high standards of regulatory reviews are important to not just the environment but to the residents of the community as well. We cannot bypass ANY regulatory process without first ensuring that the rights and health of the citizens that
such developments would affect are benign."
No response to BAB candidate survey.
No known current survey responses.
Click here to read 2012 Civil Beat survey response.
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Opposes gambling
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Opposes relaxing environmental regulations
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Supports state sunshine law
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Supports improving access to healthcare and infrastructure improvements
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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Endorsements:
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