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Alan Arakawa
Incumbent
Notable Quotes:
Background (from his wikipedia) He previously served as Maui mayor from 2002 to 2006. Arakawa graduated from Maui High School and attended the University of Hawai'i at Manoa as a business major. He then entered civil service in 1984 as a wastewater plant worker for Maui County. He rose to the post of supervisor in the wastewater division of the Department of Public Works and he was both a United Public Workers Chief Steward and a Hawai'i Government Employees Association Union Representative. In 1994, Arakawa first ran for office to become a member of Maui's county council. He won and was subsequently re-elected in 1996 and 2000. He served as Chair of the Planning, Parks and Land Use committees during his tenure. Arakawa also was one of the members that spearheaded a movement to create nonpartisan elections for Maui County government seats. In November 2002, Arakawa was elected in a nonpartisan race to become county mayor. Arakawa is married to Ann Arakawa, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Maui Community College. They both are parents of two daughters, Jan and Jodi.
This candidate has no website.
"I'm not going to argue one way or the other."
(on GMO moratorium ballot initiative)
Alan signed a memorandum of understanding with Monsanto that Monsanto representatives would meet quarterly with County officials to disclose what types of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) it is using and how much. This information is already public information in their RUP sales records which is the only pesticide disclosure given publicly statewide. Monsanto must also disclose to the county how it's dealing with dust and soil erosion. The company will meet county officials each quarter regarding pesticides and other community issues. There was no mention of public disclosure and to many it was interpreted as an attempt to deter PIA-58 introduced by Maui Councilwoman Elle Cochran to provide pesticide and GE crop disclosure, pesticide spraying buffer zones around homes and schools and impact studies. He claims to be neutral on GMO issue.
He recently put a gag order on County workers. He also endorses Mufi Hanneman...
Read Mayor's 2014 State of the County address:
http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=1928
Campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies:
$6000
Registered chemical+GMO lobbyists:
$100
GMO+Chem Companies and Registered Lobbyist Funds only:
$6100
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:
$6100
Click to see itemized chem+GMO campaign contributions.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://www.kitv.com/politics/hannemann-receives-endorsement-from-maui-mayor/26484382#!bjFd96
Endorsements:
unknown
Maui County Mayor
Kaho`olawe, Lana`i, Maui and Moloka`i
Orion Kopelman
Background (from candidate website) This candidate has run unsuccessfully for Mayor in 2010. Ori has lived on Maui for 16 years. The management consulting firm he founded in 1992 in northern California, Global Brain®, taught clients worldwide his QRPD®: “Quality Rapid Product Development” methodology. Prior in Silicon Valley he was Vice President of Engineering as Mountain Computer grew tenfold in six years to $120 million. He taught QRPD at Stanford University’s Continuing Studies Program and at the University of California Berkeley Extension for about fifteen years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with distinction from Stanford University. Ori grew up in Israel and Ann Arbor, Michigan where he was a state tennis champion. He’s bilingual in English/Hebrew and speaks German and French. Community activities include Rotary Club of Maui, chairing the polling station in Kula for several elections, and actively encouraging voter participation. Ori attends Grace Church, practices personal growth/meditation, and believes in self-awareness. Book author of "Mauitopia."
Notable Quote:
"We should study New Zealand and see how they created a society where the native Maori people seem happily integrated into the country. The Maoris don’t have the anger that the Hawaiian people have. As a haole I feel honored to live on Maui and would like to see justice for the Hawaiian people—
such as OHA continuing to give them lands."
Click to read BAB candidate survey response.
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Will not oppose privatization of prisons
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Supports increasing local food
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Supports home rule of counties to regulate agriculture
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Supports protections against invasive species
This candidate has has not received any campaign contributions from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://mauifeed.com/maui-news/seven-people-want-to-be-maui-county-mayor-for-some-reason/
Endorsements:
unknown
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Alana Kay
Background: (from candidate website) Lived on Maui, Hawaii for 16 years. Mother of three and grandmother of five. Property management services, project management and accounting. Regularly attends college and probably always will. Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and I am currently enrolled at UH Maui College, working on a Bachelors degree in Sustainable Science Management. Volunteer work for crisis hotline, former Girl Scout Leader and Junior Achievement Advisor and regularly takes food to the Kaukau Kitchen at St. Theresa’s Church in Kihei. "Currently, I am phasing out my previous livelihood, Prestige Cleaning of Maui, and embarking a new endeavor with Office Support Hawaii."
Also known for work as "spirit medium" or "spiritual intuitive."
"Put more money and staff into homeless resources. Make use of empty buildings if possible.
Provide computers, WiFi and support groups."
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Opposes decriminalization or legalization of marijuana
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Supports increasing financial and program support for organic and sustainable farming
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Supports county home rule over agriculture
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Supports GMO food labeling
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Supports marriage equality
Click here to read BAB candidate survey response.
This candidate has not received funding from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://www.tombarefoot.com/maui/alana_kay.html
http://mauifeed.com/maui-news/seven-people-want-to-be-maui-county-mayor-for-some-reason/
Endorsements:
unknown
http://www.cleanandleangovernment.com/
Notable Quotes:
IN JAIL: Waikiki Nelson Jr.
This candidate was recently arrested at the candidate forum for failure to comply with conditions of his release from jail in a criminal multiple felony case and is being held on bail in lieu of $100,000 cash. Literally. If you see him on your ballot and select him, his sentencing is shortly after elections and he may still be in jail and your vote may be invalidated.
Welcome to Hawaii politics.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26047400/maui-mayoral-candidate-arrested-at-forum
http://mauinow.com/2014/07/16/maui-candidate-waikiki-arrested-following-mayoral-forum/
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Tamara Paltin
Background: (from candidate website) Keiki o ka ‘aina, born and raised in Hawai’i nei. Married to husband George Vierra, an employee of Napili Kai Beach Resort. Worked for the County of Maui throughout the past four administrations, nearly 13 years, in the Ocean Safety section. HGEA Union Steward in Unit 3 since 2008 and now with the addition of Unit 14, she is the Treasurer, Secretary and Steward for Unit 14. Bachelors of Science from Northern Arizona University in Mathematics and Education. Volunteering to teach Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. Save Honolua Coalition, since its inception in 2007, and acted as the Executive Director/President for the past five years.
"I support using more funds from Office of Economic Development to host free natural farming, aquaculture, vermicomposting/composting and rain barrel workshops to build up networks of people in our county that practice sustainable, self sufficient agriculture and try and create a tourism niche for people who want to visit Hawaii and learn these methods (tourist pay for workshops/residents free)."
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Supports county home rule over agriculture
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Supports increasing financial and program support for organic and sustainable farming
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Supports increasing local food and environmental protections
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Supports GMO food labeling
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Supports decriminalization or legalization of marijuana
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Supports marriage equality
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Opposes privatization of prisons in order to avoid for-profit incarceration
Click here to read BAB candidate survey response.
This candidate has not received funding from chemical+GMO companies or lobbyists.
Click here to see all campaign contributions.
In The News:
http://www.lahainanews.com/page/content.detail/id/530215/Tamara-Paltin-running-for-mayor.html?nav=19
Endorsements:
Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter
Notable Quotes:
OUT ON BAIL: Beau Hawkes
This candidate was recently tased and arrested in Maui. It was all caught on video and it has gone viral. Witnesses say that the suspect drove away from an MPD traffic stop earlier that day, for allegedly not having license plates and talking on the cell phone. He drove away from the officer and was apprehended later that day on foot, returning to his vehicle.
http://mauiwatch.com/viral-video-mpd-tazer-wailuku-suspect-caught-on-tape/
Update: http://mauinow.com/2014/07/25/mayoral-candidate-tazed-by-police-in-foot-chase/
Background (from listed media) Owner/proprietor of The Maui Wowie, which sells bamboo bongs.
This candidate has no website.
Notable Quote:
“I explained to the officer that I actually don’t need a license plate — that I’m a private individual here. I’m actually late for a meeting … I also told him that I had a right to use my cell phone if I’d like. That anti-cell phone law was enacted without the consent of we the people.”
“Come on cop. You can’t do this dude... I'm not resisting.... Your taser hurts... I'm not resisting!
I'm not touching you bro, you're touching me!"
No response to BAB candidate survey.
No known candidate surveys.
This candidate let us know he sending in his survey shortly but for now, we think it's safe to guess he may support legalization or decriminalization of marijuana.
This candidate has has not filed any campaign spending reports.
Click here to see all blank campaign spending records.
In The News:
http://mauifeed.com/maui-news/seven-people-want-to-be-maui-county-mayor-for-some-reason/
http://erbmagazine.com/vendor-spotlight-bootube/
Endorsements:
unknown
DISQUALIFIED: Neldon Mamuad
DISQUALIFIED. This candidate was disqualified for failing to file his campaign spending reports correctly. IF NELDON MAMUAD APPEARS ON YOUR BALLOT AND YOU VOTE FOR HIM YOUR VOTE WILL BE INVALIDATED.
http://maui.hawaiinewsnow.com/news/news/393243-maui-mayoral-candidate-mamuad-disqualified
Background (from listed media) Operator of Maui Watch, former part time county employee aide to Council Member Don Guzman and a member of the Liquor Control Commission and resigned from both. He sued the County of Maui for First Amendment violations for his reporting while employed. He won $25,000 and says his campaign is not motivated by his experience.
Notable Quote:
“We just want to give people a choice.
We’re convinced that our campaign is a grass-roots community effort to deliver change for Maui County.”
No response to BAB candidate survey.
No known candidate surveys.
This candidate has has not filed any campaign contributions.
Click here to see all campaign spending blank report.
In The News:
http://mauifeed.com/maui-news/seven-people-want-to-be-maui-county-mayor-for-some-reason/
http://www.civilbeat.com/2014/06/mauiwatch-facebooks-mamuad-challenging-arakawa-mayor/
Endorsements:
unknown
https://www.facebook.com/mayormamuad