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(D) Democrat
Incumbent
Richard Creagan
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Background (from his website) I am a Democrat appointed by Governor Abercrombie to fill the position vacated by Representative Denny Coffman, who resigned in December, 2013 to assist his family on the mainland with pressing health concerns. As I begin my first year as your representative I want to introduce myself to you, and thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you. I look forward to the positive difference we can together produce for Hawaii Island. A a longtime resident of both Kona and Ka’u, I look forward to hearing from you about your concerns, and to narrowing the communication gap between the State Legislature and the residents of the Big Island. I serve on five legislative committees: Consumer Protection & Commerce, Health, Housing, Human Services and Judiciary.
"The family farm is the heart of the Hawaiian agricultural system. That heart has been neglected. I support the emerging role of the Farmer’s Union United as a strong voice for the small farms and family farms of Hawaii. The Farmer’s Union supports the small farmer in competing for land and water with the GMO seed corn companies who contribute nothing to the food needs of Hawaii. It supports the diversified use of the family farm in agritourism, farm-stays, and the farmer’s markets emerging all over Hawaii.'
Supports county home rule over agriculture
Supports GMO food labeling
Supports increasing financial and program support for organic and sustainable farmingSupports protecting native species and pollinators adversely affected by pesticide use
Supports funding state programs to expand local farmer support for those growing food crops. Supports pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer disclosure and GE crops used by agrichemical companies
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This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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In The News:
http://www.hawaii247.com/2014/05/09/isle-legislators-secure-more-than-400-million-in-cip/
http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/05/07/video-rep-creagan-hawaii-co-democrat-convention/
Endorsements:
Sierra Club, Hawaii Center for Food Safety Action Fund
State House District 5
Na'alehu, Ocean View, Capt. Cook, Kealakekua, Kailua-Kona
Randy Ruis
(NS) Non-Partisan
Background (various sources) Ocean View resident, originally ran as Independent candidate. Ruis, a teacher at Konawaena High School since 2003, taught Driver Education for many years. His issues include roadside rest stations for the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park/Ka`u/Kona corridor. He is a teacher and supporter of public education and charter schools. He is a member of Hawai`i State Teachers Association and also supports organized labor and rights to negotiate fair contracts.
This candidate has no website.
Notable Quote:
"Healthcare Services for our rural community are of primary importance,” Ruis said. “There has been talk about a new hospital for North Kona. It is important that services now offered at our hospital in Kealakekua are not discontinued, requiring residents to leave our district in order to receive medical treatment.”
There is not enough information about this candidate to compile a platform.
Richard has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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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:
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(D) Democrat
Gene "Bucky" Leslie
Background: Masters, Education, Brigham Young University. Vice President of the Assn. of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; president of Hawaii Island Council of Hawaiian Civic Organized Clubs, of which there are 500 members of Native Hawaiians; serve on the Hawaii Island Burial Council appointed by the Governor; board member of Hawaii Maoli Foundation; member Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce; panel member of Palamanui UH campus, Kona; past board director of Habitat for Humanity, West Hawaii. He ran unsuccessfully for District 6 of the Hawaii House of Representatives in 2012.
This candidate has no website.
There is not enough information available to build a candidate platform.
No BAB survey response.
No known current surveys.
This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
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In The News:
2012 Civil Beat survey: http://www.civilbeat.com/2012/08/16705-bucky-leslies-hawaii-house-district-6-survey/
Endorsements:
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