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Richard Abbett

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Background (from candidate forum) Born in Hawaii, raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. College: Western Washington University, political science and policy development and administration. Involved in salmon conservation efforts. Volunteer stream cleanups for Trout Unlimited, environmental conservation group, over 26 years became lobbyist for the organization in state and Washington DC, President and CEO. Worked with Toxics coalition on pesticides and herbicides, successfully stopped toxins from entering salmon habitat. Served Federal Government in United Nations Drift Net Removal Committee as National Vice Chair US-Canada negotiation team during salmon wars. Environmental consultant in Hawaii working on near shore marine habitats, reefs and invasive species.

"First of all, we want to have a society or a culture that allows for job opportunities and improved quality of life, generation after generation."

No BAB candidate survey response.

Click here to read Big Island Chronicle Questionnaire.

Supports increase the county’s share of the transient accommodations tax
Supports county home rule to regulate agriculture such as GE farming and pesticides
Supports increasing county pesticide regulation
Opposes privatization of prisons, supports legalization or decriminalization of marijuana
On geothermal, wants: "More research and development of technology that’s able to produce energy safely and cost-effectively without public health and safety concerns."
Opposes using Hawaii island land for biofuels for off-island use
Opposes undersea cable, supports solar power. Opposes rubbish incinerator.

This candidate has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.

In The News:

http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/hawaii-house-council-hopefuls-faceoff-forum#sthash.k8ABwGOT.dpuf

http://karenchun.com/carpenters-union-suddenly-green/

Endorsements:

Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter

Councilmember Brenda Ford

https://www.facebook.com/richardabbett

Hawaii County District VI (6)

Portion of North Kona, South Kona, Kā‘u, and the Greater Volcano Area, Waikōloa, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Volcano Village, Hawaiian Orchid Island Estates, Pahala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, South Point, Ocean View, Miloli‘i, Ho‘okena, Hōnaunau, Ke‘ei, Nāpō‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Portion of Kealakekua, Keōpuka Heights, Kona Hospital, Keōpuka Kai

Jim Wilson

Background (from listed media) Volcano resident, retired publisher of the Hawaii Tribune-Herald from 1973-2002. 80 years old. "Private sector and serving on volunteer boards for over six decades."

This candidate has no website.

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"The permitting process is so hard to get through that people are building homes and facilities that are probably not safe... The problem is that businesses are trying to come to the island, but the permitting process takes two years and they just walk away.”

No BAB candidate survey response.

No known candidate survey responses.

Advocates "commonsense, business-style approach to county government."
More public education on the benefits of recycling and the possibility of incentives
Called for a solution to the county’s trash problem and “the GMO situation.”

This candidate has has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.

In The News:

http://www.civilbeat.com/2014/05/former-hawaii-tribune-herald-publisher-jumps-into-2/

http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/hawaii-house-council-hopefuls-faceoff-forum#sthash.k8ABwGOT.dpuf

Endorsements:

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jimwilsoncouncil@gmail.com

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Maile David

Background: (from candidate website) Born in rural Kealakekua, Kona in 1952, I attended public schools and picked coffee every summer with my family until I was sixteen. I graduated from Konawaena High School in 1970 and worked at the Kona Inn Hotel in Kailua-Kona as a dining room hostess and then at AVCO Financial in Kealakekua as a clerk/cashier. Thirty-year paralegal career while living and working for local law firms in my home town of Kona. I received paralegal certification in 1996 from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and from 2001 to 2005 I worked for the Legal Aid Society of Kona as a Senior Citizen and Social Security Disability paralegal advocate. Legislative Assistant for Councilmember K. Angel Pilago and then served as Legislative Specialist with the County Council's Legislative Research Branch at the West Hawai'i Civic Center. Currently, I am the appointed Deputy County Clerk for the County of Hawai'i. Married to Russel David, II two children, three grandchildren. Ran unsuccessfully for Council in 2010 and 2012 before becoming Deputy Clerk.

On homelessness: "The County of Hawai'i Homeless Task Force comprised of various agencies

and social organizations have been collectively meeting to discuss solutions to this critical social issue.

I will continue to support their efforts and attend meetings to keep abreast of issues."

Click here to read BAB candidate survey response.

$26,000+ spent by pro-development carpenter's union under "Forward Progress" led by John White head of Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP) on the promotion that she will "cut red tape" and supports solar, though without the state lifting the solar cap, Councilmembers are powerless. The same union supporting Maile has spent almost a quarter million dollars simultaneously attacking pro-environment, home rule and GE disclosure and regulation Sierra club endorsed Council candidates in Maui and Hawaii counties. PRP spent millions in the Honolulu Mayoral race where over fifty precincts ran out of ballots, to elect Caldwell so the rail will be built. Caldwell won and the rail is over budget.
The Hawaii County Board of Ethics decides that Deputy Clerk Maile David may keep her job as clerk and run for office without conflict of interest. The Deputy Clerk typically plays a large role in running the elections. They recommend she talk to the State Elections office. http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/25529831/hawaii-county-official-can-keep-job-while-running
Supports RFP trash incinerator
Supports aggressive address and minimization the impact of invasive species, programs that utilize natural and cultural resources as learning classrooms
Opposes legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, biofuels and undersea cable
"Supports county-level regulation of pesticides and GMOs, though she adds that it’s “out of our hands” until the U.S. District Court rules on current lawsuits on the issue."