Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 11, Number 12, 1 November 1994 — OHA CAND1DATES AT-LARGE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
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• DENOTES INCUMBENT
•Rowena Noelani Akana
Age: Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: Four years as OHA trustee-at-large
Eniplovment and community service e\perience: Education and social service, substitute teacher for the DOE and work with Abuse Prevention, a human services program. Why running for office: My extensive background in education and social service allows me to be especially sensitive to the human needs of my constituents and their families. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Many Hawaiians are forced to move to the Mainland. To slow down this process, we have to diversify our economy. • Housing: Working people spend half of their paychecks on rent. Provide ineentives encouraging the private sector to build more affordable housing. Jump-start the DHHL and get Hawaiians and native Hawaiians onto the land. • Health: Support must be increased for programs with proven track records. Work closely with the private sector, grass-roots organizations and other branches of government to develop new programs. I support universal heahh care for Hawaiians. • Jobs: My voting record, supporting education and job training, promotes initiatives that help Hawaiians get skilled jobs with decent wages. • Education: Education is the key to the future. I support full $10 million funding for the Education Foundation.
W hat will you do for Hawaiians? If reelected, I will work hard to ensure that OHA lives up to its responsibilities and uses its resources to address the real eoncerns of our community instead of those of state government, special interest groups or big campaign donors. Presently, I am working closeIy with Congressman Abercrombie, developing legislation that will improve the management of the over-taxed fisheries surrounding Hawai'i.
How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? I Iook forward to voting in the plebiscite that the Sovereignty Elections Council will hold in early 1996, asking Hawaiians if they want to proceed with the organization of a sovereign government. Although the structure and duties of the proposed government are questions that ean only be answered by Hawaiians, with no state interference. 1 weleome the support and int'ormed participation of all of Hawai'i's people. Ceded lands and Hawaiian Home Lands should form the Iand base of the nation. Twenty percent of the revenues
from developments on ceded lands (such as Honolulu Harbor and Honolulu International Airport) should provide revenues, as per Section 5(f) of the Admission Act. Melvin Kaleolani Apana
Age: 44 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: Member, Neighborhood Board #12
Emplovment and community service experience: Small business director, building consultant, Hawai'i Longboard Sur\ ing Association board of directors, Papakōlea Surf Club president. Why running for office: It's my time, A missio I have to fulfill. Vie\vs on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Too high for Hawaiians. • Housing: Overpriced (expensive). • Health: Diet, Wai'anae Diet plan, vegetarian. • Jobs: Work force. • Education: Top priority. What will vou do for Hawaiians? Restore Hawaiian dignity, values, respect and greatiness being Hawaiian. "No bullshit." How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? I'm neutral on both subjects - let's get together, not apart. (Two years: vision.) Biilie Beamer
I Age: 67 Born: Honolulu. Hawai'i (The candidate didn' t respond to ihe questions; below is her submission.) Assistant
Professor, UH. Federal Master to apportion voting districts. Census Director, 1980. Governor's Cabinet, Chairman HHLS. Mayor's Cabinet, Deputy Parks/Recreation. Manager Mākaha Inn and golf courses. Certified public TV program producer. Author, The Royal Torch and Ka Po'e Hawai'i, decries commoner intimidation. This is a very important juncture in our history. We must not allow a repeat of the "mahele" where the legacy of the unknowing commoners was exploited by royals privy to the land elaim procedural requirements. Never again should ignorance cause our loss. Our culture was never lost, it just waned severely. But, our sovereign dominion was indeed lost. We lost our political authority and title to
our eeonomie resources, the bedrock of nations. Recovery of these controls is Hawai'i's first resolve. Our subjugation to the marauding political regimes bred mismanagement and pieeemeal pillage of: Hawaiian home lands; OHA; private federal and state funded foundations (Alu Like, et. al.); appointed commissions; Queen's Medical Center; ali'i groups; legislation without consultation, media lecturing, and activist frustrations. These Hawaiian state bureaucracies, political tribes or juntas are now privy to a hidden collusive agenda for sovereign control of our resources. Treated, again, like Third World mahele commoners without oarlia-
mentary representation, the presumptuous "me big chief ' plans by-pass the beneficiaries. Who said we want a Thompson Bishop Estate, Jr.? Inouye doesn't have our permission to create a congressional trust without a thorough airing and decision involving every Hawaiian. OHA, part of this mahele-type junta, has arrogantly ignored its constitutional mandate to keep us informed. It uses Ka Wai Ola for its self-serving propaganda rather than as an informational forum sheet. Too few of us even know enough about the various Hawaiian political and eeonomie sovereignty intricate options to answer two simple questions, "Do you want sovereignty? And why?" This pervasive public ignorance is inexcusable. OHA's access to voter lists and significant resources allows constant polling to identify our preferences and informational needs. Trustees must understand their constitutional charge, understand our history, and stand up to devious corruption with courage, integrity and openness. Roy Ilikea Kenham
Age: Kupuna Born: Kahuku, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: I served two years with OHA from 1980-82 and also served on
the Hawai'i Kai Neighborhood Board. Emplovment and community service experience: I have done voluntary work for Aloha Week, Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Department of Education, and Kawaiaha'o Church. I retired from Federal Civil Service as personnel officer. I am currently a kupuna with the Department of Education. Why running for office: I know I ean help lead a change of direction for OHA. We need to gain the confidence of the kānaka maoli by specific deeds, not talk, and spend or money more wisely, eoneentrate on our strengths, and work out our differences harmoniously. We should do everything we ean to facilitate the attainment of a sovereign entity that will be acceptable to all kānaka maoli. Views on social/economic issues in
Hawai'i - • Cost of Iiving: OHA should assist as appropriate. State and federal efforts should be used to controI the cost of living. • Housing: OHA should concentrate its efforts on housing for kānaka maoli in concert with the Hawaiian Homes, specifically in financfng and development. • Health: OHA should step forward in heahh programs for kānaka maoli. Develop existing programs to assure that our needy are served. We have the knowledge and know what will be needed. We should develop programs whieh will make good heahh more available. • Jobs: OHA should work with state and federal employment programs assuring that kānaka maoli are served. • Education: Continue current efforts and expand when necessary to help kānaka maoli achieve their educational goals.
What will you do for Hawaiians? As an OHA candidate, my primary objective is to assist kānaka maoli. One specific is to concentrate on establishing a kānaka maoli financial institution whieh would be transferred to our sovereign entity when appropriate. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? OHA, by working with other Hawaiian organizations, should assure that all kānaka maoli are given the opportunity to participate in whatever manner towards our final ahainment of a sovereign entity. Patsy Waipuna Hussey Bird
Age: 60 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: Absolutely none!
Employment and community service experience: Military and 37 years federal retirement. Management analyst 1 0 years, Strategic Air Command, Comptroller/ Budget Staff. EEO counselor and veteran eounselor for disabled vets. Responsible for over 200 thousand dollars of awarded funding to disabled veterans with money returning to community.
Why running for office: Not a miracle worker, but have a strong sense of accountability. Can affect changes with positive and meaningful alternatives. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Cost of living is so enormous that the government pays additional monies to their employees to exist. Where then is the Hawaiian, those without a job or on a fixed ineome? • Housing: Affordable housing is a joke. $150,000 immoral! No one is worrying about the eommon people, but the "snow birds" and those who ean afford it. Selfhelp projects with minimum restrictions
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must be adhered to. • Health: Honor the Queen's Act of "free care for Hawaiians." Instill far-reaching care for the elderly and promote Hawaiian foods for Hawaiians. Encourage Hawaiian medicinal care, lā'au lapa'au. • Jobs: Concentrate on special projects such as union in-service training support for journeyman and environmental projects. Introduce programs to "better earn" welfare recipients. • Education: Wider dissemination of Kamehameha Schools. etc.. to outer islands. Build a two-year college for our children. Concentrate on our language, spirituality and culture. To restore these is self-determination. Educate without a "means" test. Given an opportunity, all children excel.
\N hat will you do for Hawaiians? I can't help it if I was bom and raised in paradise, but to not inherit what is rightfully ours is immoral! To preserve this right, 1 must "get smart" and dedicate myself to mv ancestors in an attempt to heal the broken tmst. to preserve the Iifesty les of our people. and to protect the environment of Hawai'i. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? We as indtviduals carry a tremendous load of guilt for so many years as to what we as Hawaiians are due. lt is time to stand up and be counted. Sovereignty is nothing but a quest for self-knowledge. Instilling pride w ill hopefully lead to an ultimate goal of self-governance. ... with no interference by the State! John F. "Boy" Colburn
Age: 63 Born: Maunaloa, Moloka'i, Hawai'i Previous political experience: None. Employment
and community service e\perience: N'one. Why running for office: I would like to make a difference and to gain eomplele autonomy for OHA. Also. to establish a Hnaneial institution and land base for an independent thriving Hawaiian nation. ... Controlling our own destiny and laws and perpetuation of the Hawaiian race. Views on social eeonomie issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: With complete independence, we will be able to address all social and eeonomie issues. a reduction of taxes for all Hawaiians.
• Housing: • Health: 1 would like to regain our rights and ownership for the Queen's Medical Center and the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children, whieh were founded and endowed to give Hawaiians free medical aid and perpetuate the Hawaiian race. • Jobs: Continue to put Hawaiians in
business and to work for our own nalion. • Education: I would like to educate our young people to learn our Hawaiian language and culture, to know who they are and become responsible, industrious men and women progressing to higher education to be prepared to compete in the international business world of the 2 1 st century.
What will you do for Hawaiians? I would strive to bring independence, dignity and pride to the rebirth of our Hawaiian nation. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? Hawaiian sovereignty should be addressed through the International Courts because we would not get a fair and unbiased judgement in the state or federal courts. Joel 'Olani Decker
Age: 28 Born: Kāne'ohe, Hawai'i Previous political experience: I have been working in the Hawaiian
community for the past six years. At the Universitv of Hawai'i I was one of four Hawaiian students that founded a Hawaiian student organization called Make'e Pono Lāhui Hawai'i. I was also the co-chairperson for "'lke Pono" march of 18.000 people on January 17, 1993. Employment and community service experience: I am working on Kūpa'a Mahope O Ka "Āina Environmental Justice Education Grant. I have worked w ith students of all ages. My last plaee of employment was Kua'ana Student Services at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. Why running for office: My seeking the position of Trustee is done w ith a deep sense of responsibility to my kūpuna, my peers. but most importantly our future, the children.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: The State must begin to diversify it's economy. OHA's responsibility is to ensure that the push to diversify is led by Hawaiians. This is an opportunity for Hawaiians to start businesses that are both culturally enriching and eeonomically sustainable. Currently, the need for their services is greater than their eeonomie the needs. OHA business loan programs need to be made more accessible with less bureaucracy. We must encourage business growth and community development. We must also link Hawaiian businesses with school children and internship programs. • Housing: OHA must actively educate developers of the need for Hawaiians and the responsibility of the developer to provide real affordable housing. OHA must also work with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to tackle the
bureaucratic obstacles its beneficiaries face. • Health: Heahh is a challenge that must be solved through education. As a people we must exercise more. eat healthier and constantly strive for Pono (spiritual balanee between us and creation). • Jobs: Jobs is a challenge that ean be addressed by diversifying our economy. OHA must facilitate people's dreams becoming reality. This ean be done with business loans. Increased community grants for projects occurring to address community needs.
• Education: Education must be the foundation of all of our efforts. Hawaiians are searching for a change and that change must begin in the schools. OHA along with parents and the community must work aggressively with the Department of Education as well as the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i. We must seek out new and innovative programs occurring around the world in order to bring change to the DOE. We must also target the training of Hawaiian teachers and ensure that they are armed with the best possible teaching skills and resources. OHA must increase its funding of programs such as Pūnana Leo and Kula Kaiapuni. We must also work cooperatively with the Kamehameha Schools and the community to increase parenting and early childhood education. OHA must also increase funding of current eommunity education programs. Liberation for our people will eome through education of themselves. \Vhat will vou do for Hawaiians?
How should Hawaiian sovereigntv and self-determination be addressed? Sovereignty is coming. We must prepare as a people to build a strong Nation. To do this all of us must be equipped with the skills to participate in the creation of the government structure. We must ensure that this Naīion is a creative product that will address the specific needs of our people. As a State agency, OHA's role is to ensure that the goals of its beneficiaries are met. OHA does not have a plaee in advocating one model of sovereignty over the other. •A. Frenchy Keanuenueokalaninuiamamao DeSoto
Age: 65 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politicul experience: Employee of the State Senate; Jury Commissioner
of the lst Circuit Court (appointed); Wai'anae Neighborhood Board #24 (elected); Alu Like Board (elected); Board of Hearing Aids and Dealers (appointed); Model Cities (Community Relations Specialist. Program Eva!uator); Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission (appointed); Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission (appointedcurrent); Trustee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (elected-current);
Wai'anae Coast Historical/ Archeological Preservation Council (elected-president); 1978 Constitutional Convention (elected - chairperson, Committee on Hawaiian Affairs); Wai'anae Satellite City Hall (manager).
Employment and community service experience: While serving in the 1978 Constitutional Convention and elected as chairperson, Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, my accomplishments were: Created the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Constitutional protection of the Hawaiian language; Constitutional protection of Native Hawaiian gathering rights; Kūpuna Program in public education; amended age for applicants to DHHL from 21 to 19 years old; required DHHL to negotiate leases for commercial land with beneficiaries before general public; removed water licenses 30 percent eap of revenues and established "Rehabilitation Fund": limited "adverse possession" acreage amount. Also. as chair of OHA's Legislative Review Committee and its Lobby Team, I work with my fellow Trustees to facilitate OHA's legislative agenda and advocacy efforts with federal, state, and county government, with private and community organizations, and groups involved in Hawaiian issues and concerns. My effort, supported by OHA's Administration and its Government Affairs Office, resulted in 1993 and 1994 legislative action on Kaho'olawe Island, Hawaiian Sovereignty, education t"unding, and Hawaiian Homes.
Why running for office: Because I am honest, strong, committed, trustworthy, and experienced. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - (as they pertain to native Hawaiians) • Cost of living: Prioritize focusing on implementing methods to bring about reduction. • Housing: Provide availabilities through creative planning and implementation. • Health: Educate the community. • Jobs: Promote training. • Education: Implement creative and eulturally related alternatives. What will you do for Hawaiians? As a Trustee, I will do everything and anything I am able to do! How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? Hawaiians should be empowered for ehoiee!
Ronnie K. Dudoit Age: 45 Born: Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, Hawai'i Previous political experience: None. Employment and community service background: Self-employed eight years, A & R Disposal ine; Moloka'i T-Ball Association, Moloka'i Little League Association, Pukalani Pop Warner Association, Easter Seals, Moloka'i Kūpuna Council, Nā Pu'u Wai Hawaiian Heahh. Hawaiian traditional seminars, Ke Ola Mamo, Papakōlea Health Fair, Moloka'i Heahh Fair, Kahana Heahh Fair.
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W h> running for office: As an active Hawaiian traditional practitioner. I am concerned about the health and betterment of all the Hawaiians. \ iews on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of Iiving/Housing: Until OHA ean exercise their independence to becoming an autonomous body, we can't even address this issue. • Health: Hawaiian heahh plan - Hawaiian medicine for Hawaiian people. • Jobs: Amend the Revolving Loan qualifving policy, so that equality is for all the Hawaiians. Jobs ean be created from the recipients. • Education: Dissolve the Sovereignty Advisory board. Include all aspects of education from nā keiki to nā kūpuna, further the awareness of our future sovereian nation.
\\ hat will you do for Hawaiians? To work together as a hui, for the betterment of all Native Hawaiians. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? It should be addressed on an educational level - A) Wisdom from the past. B) Knowledge of the present. C) Understanding of the future.
Clyde DuPont Age: 60 Born: Waialua, O'ahu, Hawai'i Frevious polhieal experience: Involved as a worker in U.S. Senate and Hawai'i gubernatorial races. " f Employment and community service e\perience: Attorney; Legislative Assistant to U.S. Sen. Hiram Fong; Counsel to U.S. Senate; Chairman, U.S. Postal Rate Commission; Commissioner, Hawai'i Public Utilities Commission; Pres., Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce; Pres., Kōkua Loa Institute; Member. Mililani Neighborhood Board.
Why running for office: To help the Hawaiians. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Bring more discount retailers to Hawai'i; remove government red tape for residential zoning and doing business in Hawai'i. Hawai'i sovereignty may avoid some of this bureaucracy. • Housing: Have OHA. through its funding, buy land for homes for Hawaiians; enter into agreements with Northwest American Indians to purchase lumber for Hawaiian homes; getting Hawaiians to enter into construction and ancillary businesses. • Health: Conduct education in proper nutrition similar to the Dr. Shintani effort in Wai'anae and attempt to get Hawaiians off of their predominantly meat diet through education. Set up a pilot program. particularly for young mothers and older Hawaiians who need help in their heahh regimens. Review work-related injuries affecting Hawaiians and their heakh benefits to see if OHA ean assist in these areas.
• Jobs: Get Hawaiians into owning their own businesses, especially with the work needed to elean up Kaho'olawe. Set up a procedure for giving Hawaiian businesses first priority in contracts under OHA and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Embark on publicizing Hawaiian businesses in Hawai'i and on the Mainland and obtaining contracts for those businesses. Under sovereignty Hawaiians ean be relieved from some of
the business burdens imposed by the State of Hawai'i. • Education: We must get the entire family involved in education. Adopt successful education programs from other areas in the country to educate Hawaiian families, particularly young families. What will you do for Hawaiians? First. get the federal govemment to deed all surplus ceded lands back to the State of Hawai'i or even to the Hawaiians. Persuade Hawaiians to adopt sovereignty. probably "nation within a nation," and enter into a treaty with the United States and establish within the Hawaiian nation a number of parcels, especially at a harbor like Kahului, for import and export of goods and services. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and selfdetermination be addressed? Establish a comprehensive educational process for all of Hawai'i on the different self-govemance ahemative and doing workshops and other symposiums on these alternatives and issues. Then move on to a convention by representatives of Hawaiians to decide whieh of the alternatives should be selected The convention should be held in 1996.
Jack Kamekona GonzaIes (The candidate didn' t respond to the questions; helow is his suhmission.) 1 am running for OHA for one reason: self-determi-nation for the Hawaiians. All Hawaiians are entitled to ineome from ceded lands. OHA become just another state agency, I believe that all Hawaiians are entitled to represent themselves and determine their own destiny. It is not necessary to have one group represent all Hawaiians. We all have different needs and beliefs. Eaeh representative group, whether orga-
nized by family, geography or philosophy, is entitled to its proportionate share of the inoeme to determine their own destiny. If elected, I will work towards that end.
Amelia Kuulei Gora Age: 43 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i
Previous political experience: Voter registrar and poll official, Hawai'i Right to Life advocate, speaker in Senate eommittee hearing
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on behalf of women and parents, sovereignty committee volunteer (100th year anniversary), OHA volunteer, campaign volunteer for several candidates, women's issues speaker, St. Theresa's "Changes should start within the church as an example to society."
Employment and community service experience: Pacific Biomedical Research UH Haumana Research at Coconut lsland and biochemistry lab research and tested seaweeds and seawater addressing Hawaiian (and Japanese) cancers. 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Society (grandmother one of the first members), American Red Cross volunteer - Hurricane 'Iwa (Wai'anae High), Hawai'i Right to Life anti-abortion campaigns; Girl Scout's volunteer: American Indian Services planing activities; VISTA (Volunteers In Service to Amenea), "Just Say No" anti-drug, aleohol community worker.
Why running for office: Aloha nui for our people who have been took down too long. I've been doing research (history and genealogy) and feel we need to unite, form businesses (sale of water, etc.) establishing self-sufficiency, free heahh insurance and monthly monies for our kānaka maoli. I am educated (B.S. liberal studies) and am a descendant of Kamehameha I's advisors.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: We kānaka maoli affect the cost of living in Hawai'i. Notice how city and state go on tight budgets when some of our people express unhappiness. • Housing: We need to have lands awarded right away because we as a united group ean do the infrastructures from upcoming businesses (water and mineral rights, etc.). • Health: Wellness of mind (includes healthy esteem) greatly affects our physieal heakh. ... the ancients know this. We ean also learn from good practitioners' mana'o. • Jobs: Many jobs will become available upon uniting and starting our businesses aside and separate from OHA. • Education: We have an exciting untapped intelligence in our society. We all need to challenge ourselves (young and old). We ean continue ongoing funding and provide employer training as well (at no cost). Louis Hao
Age: 59
Born: Kona, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: My politieal experience spans 33 years in government services. In 1984, I was elected and
have served two terms as OHA Trustee for Moloka'i. While serving in OHA, I directed into existence the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Program, the
Hawaiian Business Training Program, supported OHA's Education Foundation, and was at the helm of OHA's self-help housing projects, as well as various heakh programs. EmpIoyment and community service experience: My volunteer work in eommunity services and non-profit agencies has provided me an opportunity to serve people in the following areas: Civil Defense and disaster preparedness, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, United Way, and heakh care and related services as trustee for Moloka'i General Hospital.
Why running for office: I am running for OHA because I feel my work is unfinished. The issue of land use and equitable compensation for the use of all ceded lands is still unresolved. The crux of Hawaiian equity must lie in a strong eeonomie base for Hawaiians. I want to make these things happen. (The candidate didn' t respond to the remaining questions ; helow is the rest of his submission.)
If elected, I will support the following programs: Education for all Hawaiians - establish an education endowment of no less than $20 million; develop "'ohana education investments" accounts with OHA matching a pro rata share. Community empowerment for Hawaiians - decentralize OHA program to eommu-nity-based organizations; establish a eommunity development block grants program: provide management and technical assistance training programs for eommu-nity-bāsed ōrganizations. Expand the eeonomie viability of the Hawaiian - encourage formulation of private capital; create incentive for joint ventures to develop office space, industrial park and eeonomie zones for Hawaiians on OHA land base; establish a financial loan services to make quality loans. Re-establish a Hawaiian land base - dedicate existing OHA investments and ceded land revenues to acquire private lands; research certain major private land holdings for ceded lands that rightfully belong to Hawaiians; change law to include all publie lands in the public trust vested in the State of Hawai'i pursuant to Section 5 (a) of the Admission Act. A separation from State control — initiate Native Hawaiian rights in natural resources (land, water and oeean); promote the sovereignty movement by bringing the Hawaiian community into the process through emphasizing the eoneepī of Hawaiians helping Hawaiians. 'ohana helping 'ohana. Now it the time to vote for the right person for the right job at the right time. Vote Louis Hao. Bernard Kehau Kalua
Age: 35 Born: Hilo, Hawai'i Previous pol itical experience: None. Employment and eommunitv service experience:
On Hui Kako'o 'Aina Ho'opulapula B.O.D. Why running for office: I feel OHA should take a bolder stand against federal and state government including the Hawaiian Homes Commission to ensure protection of rights, perpetuation of lands and rehabilitation of "native" and "all Hawaiians."
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: We must look at freezing prices. Put a eap limitation on everything including pay raises because one triggers the other. • Housing: We only have so mueh land and too mueh people. We can't create land. This may sound harsh, but we must impose a moratorium on land sales and prevent the influx of people seeking Hawai'i residency so we ean perpetuate land for homes for all Hawaiians, Hawai'i residents, their children and future generations. • Health: Though we are all Hawaiians, everybody is different. We need to explore and create many programs to care for and assist Hawaiians physically and financially. Most important is to educate prevention to lower the health-risk factor. • Jobs / Education: I see jobs and education working together as a reinvestment program. Examples: A). Funding Hawaiian medical school students - in return. they provide in-home heakh aide care for kūpuna or intern services for Hawaiian community clinics. B). Invest in Hawaiian-owned and -operated business6s as to provide jobs, low-priced products. and services to all Hawaiians. C). Creating a Hawaiian cultural center — owned and operated by the Hawaiian people, whieh could open up great eeonomie and educational venues for our people. What will vou do for Hawaiians? If elected OHA Trustee, I will ensure that Hawaiian monies are invested in our Hawaiian people at every level of oppoitunity - housing, education, heakh care, business. etc. to provide betterment of conditions and rehabilitation of all Hawaiians.
How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? Federal nor state agencies should participate because of the illegal overthrow and breaches of trust since then to today. There are many sovereignty groups today representing different views about sovereignty. We should embrace them all to allow our people different representation to live under. To do this, we must get involved politically and act as one nation to change the laws that have bound us and create the new laws that will set us free. Natalie (Tasha) Kamai Kama Age: 42 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous polkieal experience: None. Employment and community service experience: Employed as Assistant Pastor, The Christian Ministry Church. Member of: Hawaiian Sovereignty
Advisory Commission, Hawaiian Sovereignty Elections Council, State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Ahupua'a Maui Island.
Children with Special Heakh Needs Advisory Board, University affiliated programs. Founder of Nā Po'e Kōkua, housing organization for Hawaiians; Kēōkea Hawaiian Homes Farmers Association, organization of DHHL lessees awarded leases in 1986. Coordinator of efforts that led the way for homesteaders in Maui County to gain real property tax exemptions on Hawaiian Home Lands and opened the doors for statewide exemptions on DHHL lands. Graduate of Partners in Policymaking Leadership Academy.
Whv running for office: I am running for this office because the Hawaiian people are seeking leaders who are honest, strong, dedicated, committed, capable. effective, and well-balanced enough to envision today, our tomorrow. Heakh, education, housing, employment, Hawaiian language, eeonomie development, cultural preservation, homelessness, sovereignty, claims against the United States government, claims against the State of Hawai'i are just a few issues that need to be addressed by the Hawaiian people via the Trustees. An open government is the only government.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Put caps on the costs of services and goods sold to Hawaiians. • Housing: Form partnerships with other agencies to allow homestead organizations to master plan their community and work towards providing infrastructure and creative financing on Hawaiian Home Lands. • Health: Free quality heakh care for all Hawaiians. • Jobs: Help and encourage self-employ-ment through the use of natural abilities. • Education: Restructure curriculum and teaching style so learning ean occur. (Make molds to fit students so students don't all have to fit in one type mold.)
What will you do for Hawaiians? As an elected official, I will do all the above and more for the betterment of the Hawaiian people. Specifically, bring them together. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? The issue of self-determination and sovereignty must be addressed by all the Hawaiian people here and away. The State of Hawai'i and the federal government must be willing to provide whatever it takes for this to occur.
Gil Kauhi (Zoulou) Age: 57 Born: Rainbow Falls, Hilo, Hawai'i
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Previous political experience: My political experience began with the eampaign of Gov. John Burns. Approximately 20 years. EmDlovment
and community service experience: As an entertainer, served on various boards and pknels of state and county levels. All ihe major community organizations loeal, national and intemational. Why running for office: As I contemplate retiring from "Showbiz," now it is time to serve. From all knowledge gained . comes wisdom and feeling good about my roots (kanaka maoli). Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of Iiving: OHA trustees must work closely with our congressional representatives where the laws are passed. Same with the state Legislature. On a loeal level, "work the 'āina." • Housing: DHHL is the key. Gotta have something to build on. No 'āina, no hale! Dan Akaka has a bill in congress for financing Hawaiian homes. • Health: Queen Emma's will states a hospital built for Hawaiians' medical needs at no cost. It is called Queen's Hospital - Auwe! And why is St. Andrew's Priory School receiving money from Queen's? • Jobs: Birth means growth means jobs! As the families grow so does the eommunity, unlike Moloka'i where a portion of the island was, is being built exclusive of the Hawaiian population's input or say. Importing that lifestyle won't work either. You have to work together. • Education: Education is similar to farming. The most important stage in plant life, beginning! Plant good seed, nurture, water, weed, fertilizer, etc. More emphasis must be concentrated on early education. What will vou do for Hawaiians? One hundred years of wrongdoing to be corrected in four? Not so fast. Understand the basics. ... OHA is a state office. Only real changes eome from the federal level (congress). Hawai'i's delegation is the most important. The only thing we ean count on? The future! Give children the best education. When they step forward they will lead us well. I foresee a statewide Hawaiian television facility, our own newspaper. Why not a Hawaiian bank? How mueh money do all Hawaiians pay in total sum for medical for a year? Is it enough to build our own? A community center (approx. 200 seating) for meetings, lū'au with a certified kitchen and imu, fundraising, poi-making, etc. Land issues, water rights, sovereignty, religion and sacred sites. Mahalo nui a pau, aloha ke Akua, a hui hou kākou. Alapaki Poai Nahale'a III Age: 26
Born: Hilo, Hawai'i Previous politicai experience: Legislative assistant, County of Hawai'i (eommittee reports, drafting resolutions anri
bills, researching issues, organizing publie meetings, etc.). B.A. poliīieal science, University of Pennsylvania. Student body president, Kamehameha Schools. Emplovment and community service experience: Businessman - Co-founder and vice-president of Mokes on Spokes, ine., successful courier company in Honolulu. Educator - Kamehameha Schools teacher. dorm advisor, eoaeh, program specialist for Kulia I Ka Pono. Service/Accomplishments - Eagle Scout/Order of the Arrow. National Leadership Training Conference, Hawai'i Congress of Planning Officials Conference, volunteer sovereignty lecturer for youth; teaching aid, Arch Bishop Ryan School for the Deaf; tutor, Philadelphia Correctional Center; numerous workshops and seminars. Why running for office: It's time young Hawaiians stand up and take responsibility for their future. I have the background to do the job right, the energy and enthusiasm to bring new hope to the process, and a sincere desire to ser\e the Hawaiian people. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: • Housing: • Health: • Jobs: • Education: By using these four principles: Unity - Our strength lies in our ability to eome together. The first step is the acceptance of all Hawaiians. Families First - Families are the core of our society. We must make them our first priority and support our parents. Care Of Our Children - Children are our most precious resource. We must provide them the care and attention they desperately need. Hope For The Future - We ean not only plan for ourselves and for today. We must plan for the next 10 generation of Hawaiians and give hope to our people. What will you do for Hawaiians? Implement programs that reach all Hawaiians, not a select few. Aside from obvious educational, housing and health programs, activities for all are needed: A conference for the coming together and healing of Hawaiian leaders; Hawaiian youth organization offering traditional Hawaiian skills and values and modernday skills. Community-based, utilizing the expertise of our kūpuna. Statewide sports tournaments for Hawaiians. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? My goals are to protect Hawaiian resources
from further erosion and help Hawaiians gain the pride and identity that eome with knowing our history. Education and research must be our main purpose at this time. We must prepare ourselves to move forward. Benjamin M. Noeau
Age: 63 Born: KealiaSouth Kona, Hawai'i Previous political experience: First time running for publie office.
Employment and community service experience: Recreation Technician, Hawai'i County Parks & Recreation Elderly Activities Division. Member, Waimānalo Homesteaders Association, 1965-72; eoaeh, Waimānalo Little League Baseball, 1965-71; eoaeh, Waimānalo Pop Warner Football, 1967-70; eoaeh, Mt. View, Hawai'i Little Leaeh Baseball, 1973-77; founder and first president, Maku'u Farmers Association, 1986-89; founder and first president, Pana'ewa Young Farmers Association, 1986-89; president, Kawaihae Homesteaders Association, 1990-92; director, Kawaihae Homesteaders Association, 1992-94; associate member, Maku'u Farmers Association, 1989-94; member. Hawai'i Island Ahupua a (DHHL), SCHAA; delegate to State Council of Hawaiian Homesteaders Association; member, Hawai'i Island Agricultural Committee, 1994. Why running for office: I am running for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to expand the eeonomie development opportunities. Education through workshops to address the needs of our Hawaiian eommunity. Housing in self-help programs. As an elected official — with my diverse background in community involvement, education and business exoerience as a
landscaper and nursery operator I feel very eapable of working together with people. I have always been and will always be a team player. My priorities are as follows - eeonomie development, education workshop, jobs, housing. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and selfdetermination be addressed? There are already several good ideas and plans. What needs to be done now is to
bring these ideas and plans out in public workshops and meetings statewide so we ean focus on a plan of action. Josephine Leimamo Pa
Age: 48 Born: Hilo, Hawai'i (The candidate didn't respond to the questions; helow is her submission.) Thank you for the onnortunitv
to make this written presentation about myself and my decision to run for one of the At-Large OHA Trustee seats. First of all, I have no previous political experienee. The decision was born out of frustration with the present way that heahh care services are expected to be provided with federal funds, especially with the restrictions on the use of funds for primary health care services. Perhaps my frustration is also the result of experiences whhin the bureaucratic system, and seeing how slowly things work - while we are dying for the laek of adequate resources, specifically, money to pay for appropriate direct services providers. However, a little about myself: I was born and raised in Hilo, the youngest of six children. I graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1963, then received training and education as a registered nurse from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Hawai'i School of Nursing. My only employer throughout my professional carer has been the State of Hawai'i Department of Heahh. From September 1966 to October 1974, 1 was a staff nurse at the Hawai'i State Hospital, then transferred to the outpatient mental heahh elinie in Kealakekua, whieh was a "eoming home," and where I have been positioned since November 1974. During my tenure in West Hawai'i, I was asked to be a part of the Department's efforts to establish an Office of Hawaiian Heahh.
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whieh was the beginning of my re-intro-duction to my culture. I was designated West Hawai'i Coordinator, and since the establishment of the OHH in 1989, have served in an advisory capacity. Since that time, I worked with the community grassroots committee to establish the native Hawaiian health care system for Hawai'i island, and have been a member of the Board of Hui Mālama Ola Nā 'Ōiwi until the present time.
Luika Lono Waiki Pereira Age: 48 Born: Kahali'i, Hilo, Hawai'i (The candidate didn't respond to the questions; below is her submission.) Ko'u 'Ohana: The Waiki family comes from Kahali'i, (Onomea Arch) Papaikou. Joseph Lono Waiki Sr. married Margaret Poepoe Moku Waiwaiole and had four children: Poepoe, Waiau, Joseph Jr., and Luika. Lono was a kanaka mahi'ai and kanaka lawai'a. The valley home was always open to whoever needed or was in need. From this environment Luika learned mueh of the old ways that is her gift from her kūpuna. Ko'u Wā Li'ili'i: Luika was born on February 14, 1946, the youngest of four children, at home in Kahali'i. She attended Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Elementary and Intermediate School at Papaikou. She graduated from Hilo High School in June of 1964, where she participated in student government as Junior Poliee Officer Sheriff, the Hawaiian Club and a member of other school clubs as time permitted. E Hana Ma Kauhale: In 1966, Luika became president of the Papaikou Precinct for the Democratic Party, serving for two terms. In 1973, Luika became president of the Kalaniana'ole School PTA. In 1973, she became Cubmaster for the school PTA Paek in Papaikou. She has served in the scouting program for over 17 years in various capacities as unit commissioner, training staff for cub packs and scout troop leaders, merit badge counselor for Pukahi District and has served the past seven years on summer eamp staff. Luika has worked with eommunity action programs with Hawai'i County Eeonomie Opportunity Council, Hilo District Council as president,
Planned Parenthood Council President, Lima Kōkua board member, Hawai'i District PTA as second vice-president and Moku O Hawai'i Canoe Racing Association as secretary. Luika now works in the Hawaiian Studies/Kūpuna Program with the Hawai'i District of the Department of Education. Ho'oko Pono Ko'u Kumu Hana: Education for all Hawaiians, small business ventures for all Hawaiians, health and medical care for all Hawaiians, low-ineome and quality homes for all Hawaiians, working together to form strong voices in legislation/government, e hana i hana maika'i i nā lā a pau. Winona Keala-mapuana EIlis Rubin
Age: 65 Born: Līhu'e, Kaua'i, Hawai'i Previous political experience: No prior eleetive office. Appointed by the Governor
— Director, State Department of Human Services (current); member, State Land Use Commission; Chair, First Affirmative Action Advisory Council, BOE.
Employment and community service experience: Chair, Govemor's SubCabinet Task Force on Human Services (Departments of Human Services, Heahh and Labor); Chair, ASK-2000 Steering Committee; Commissioner, Hawai'i Housing Authority; Co-Founder and President/CEO of Alu Like, ine. Why running for office: To help OHA address its mandate and take the lead in meeting the significant challenges ahead for Hawaiians in the Pacific Century. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - I would incorporate the 39 community-based Hui 'Imi recommendations into the OHA master plan as a priority for attention. Additional strategies may include:
• Cost of living: īnitiate a longrange land/resource management iplan; institute a "match your savings" incentive bank account program; establish agreements for Native Hawaiians with major discount businesses. • Housing: Collaborate with DHHL in aeeelerating housing construction; expand self-help housing projects; ensure low-inter-est funds in perpetuity; imple-
ment financial management and home maintenance training programs. • Health: Support and expand efforts of Papa Ola Lōkahi and the Office of Native Hawaiian health; give priority focus to atrisk children and elderly persons and teen parents. • Jobs: Expand entrepreneurial programs and related support services; collaborate with existing employment training, eounseling and placement programs with priority on Native Hawaiians. • Education: Expand Pūnana Leo (K-12), early education and child care services; initiate national/international internships and externships; expand scholarships especially from pre-school through high school levels; provide learning centers and roving counselors.
What will you do for Hawaiians? Enable OHA voters to have a voice in Trustee deliberations by being accessible, respectful of all viewpoints; responsible in making decisions and by managing their OHA resources with integrity. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? None of the definitions and models of sovereignty is clearly understood. Efforts must be made to: (1) convene representative bodies to complement current efforts to identify best options; (2) refine best options/models for possible future implementations; (3) educate Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians about models; (4) hold a plebiscite to obtain mandate for best option; (5) elect a House of Delegates to initiate a Con Con implementing the people's mandate. Joseph F. Serrao
Age: 38 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: Campaigned for OHA AtLarge Trustee in the past.
Employment and community service background: Employed with Alu Like for 12 years. Ten years as a counselor /employment specialist and two years as an employment program assistant. I've networked with service-providing organizations focusing on housing, education, heahh and employment for Hawaiians.
Why running for office: Because I am currently employed as an employment specialist with Alu Like, I would bring with me a current status quo of our Hawaiian needs expressed to me daily. Thus running for Office of Hawaiian Affairs, I would be able to address immediate problems plagued by our people. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Research current cost of insurance, review comparable wages and salaries for Hawaiians in the work world. Educate Hawaiians to know the differenee between exploitation and aloha in the workplace so they ean be compensat-
ed appropriately. • Housing: Support the collaboration of DHHL and OHA networking i the development of low-cost housing. • Health: Develop freeAow-cost quality clinics to promote the improvement of the health of the Hawaiian people. • Jobs: Emphasize Hawaiian entrepreneurship programs whieh could eventually lead to the development of more jobs. • Education: Promote the Hawaiian language immersion program and develop high school retention counseling with the assistance of our kūpuna.
What will you do for Hawaiians? Work to promote additional entrepreneurial programs to assist in the development of more Hawaiian-owned businesses. Thus, improving the eeonomie status of Hawaiians having the opportunity to eompete in the corporate world, creating a system allowing Hawaiians to employ Hawaiians. Lobby for low-cost insurance for vehicles because transportation is a necessity and not a luxury. Because of limited funding of the Department of Education, I would suggest that OHA assist in the funding of Hawaiian cultural studies in the schools.
How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? OHA conducts a door-to-door census of all Hawaiians' views of Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination. This census would afford us an accurate view of Hawaiians' personal opinions on the issues. Through this process we ean proceed to developing a nation that will address the needs of all Hawaiians. Stanley S. Stender
Age: 54 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: None Employment and eommunity service experience:
(Employment) Deputy Quality Assurance Director (GM-14), number two in department. Shared responsibilities for inspections and certifications for all required shipboard and repair installation work. Planned, supervised, directed, organized and coordinated. Highly skilled in leadership, management, and business. Graduated from Modesto Junior College in California in 1976. Associate Science degree in business management. Earned over a dozen awards for sustained superior performance, superior achievements, etc. (Community Service) Chairperson, Land Committee, Waiau View Estates. Negotiated fee conversion with Bishop Estate in just three meetings. Total project took approximately three to five months (research, collecting data, meeting with lawyers and community, etc.) Why running for office: I am half Hawaiian by birth, and grew up on homestead land in Papakōlea. In those days, I felt like society considered me a second-
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class citizen because I resided on homestead land. Things have improved since then, but not as mueh as they should have, in my opinion. At this point in my life, I would like to use my energy, skills and experiences for the betterment of my fellow native Hawaiian and Hawaiians. I consider it payback time for me.
Views on social eeonomie issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Improve or generate more loeal businesses. Initiate better programs to increase tourism. Bottom line, to generate revenues. • Housing: Develop a four-year plan and layout on how many affordable homes will be built. Continue opening and developing homestead lands. • Jobs: Have the State of Hawai'i require outside developers and builders to hire loeal labor. State Legislature to find ways to get revenues to increase work, not eliminate jobs. • Education: Open preschools on homestead lands. Develop programs for trade skills (i.e., carpentry, welding, plumbing, electric, etc.) Develop a tuition-free eollege payback program. hat will you do for Hawaiians? I will serve, listen, respect, introduce new ideas, resolve issues and work with other trustees for the betterment of Hawaiians. How should Hawaiian sovereigntv and self-determination be addressed? Develop a plan to involve or invite all sovereignty groups to work together for sovereignty. OHA should provide some leadership and funds to start. but not to control, the issue.
lhomas Keali'ihonui'okalani'ana'ol e'okuhio Stone Age: 43 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: I currently hold no political office at this time, nor have I previously held an elected office. Emplovment and community service experience: I am currently in my second year within the UH system working towards a BA degree in Hawaiian Studies. I have been the sole proprietor of a Hawaiian cultural sports/consulting business for the past three years. Prior to this I was a Water Safety Officer II & III (Supervisor) for the C&C of Honolulu for 15 years. Also served as a volunteer Water Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross.
Why running for office: My reasons for running for office are based on the many issues and questions that we, the kānaka maoli, are faced with. To begin by laying out our people's short- and long-term goals and objectives for meeting educational, heahh, housing and other needs of the people. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: It is a question based on supp!y and demand. Lowering the cost of li\ ing for Hawaiian people could be determined by our control over ag production, land and water, essential goods,
import/export tariffs, etc. • Housing: Develop and implement a plan that would entail a eo-op system between OHA and DHHL. • Health: Supplement the educational cost of those interested in modern medieine (doctors and nurses) and the ancient medicinal practitioner as well. They in turn would care for the medical needs of a chosen or designated community. • Jobs: Assist in the start-up of a nonprofit corporation that would facilitate community-based cultural businesses with interest in utilizing our natural resources for the purpose of creating employment with that community, while maintaining a harmony with the environment. • Education: This should be one of the primary missions of OHA. To educate the young and the old in order for the Hawaiian people to deal progressively with our modern social system on a loeal as well as global scale.
What will you do for Hawaiians? If elected I will try to implement the programs I have mentioned above. As an elected leader of the people I will be the torch that sheds light upon the path the people have chosen to walk on. How shouId Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? We, as one people unified, must understand the Hawaiian way of doing things, not Western society's way. This is attainable through the establishment of a solid educational system that is based on Hawaiian values and concepts. Then we ean proceed with establishing a diplomatic dialog with the existing State and Federal governments. At that time we ean intelligently outline, and diplomatically present, our political and eeonomie position.
Rosemary Keahanui Tacuban
Age: 48 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experienee: Legislature at-large Ka Lāhui Hawai'i. 1990 to present. Employment and eommunity service experienee: Student Transportation Officer, Central Services Church of Jesus Christ (LDS), Relief Society President, Young Women President, Junior Sunday School President. Why running for office:
To ensure that the Hawaiian people get to use the monies for their heahh, education, and welfare.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of Iiving: The cost of living is high because of supply and demand. The most important thing in Hawai'i is land. Because land is scare, rent, food and basic necessities are expensive. OHA should petition the U.S. government and State government to return ceded lands back to a sovereign Hawaiian entity. • Housing: Housing will continue to be a problem as long as people keep moving here. We ean petition the state Legislature to allocate more funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for infrastructnrp
• Health: Continue to educate the Hawaiians on medical programs available by the state and federal government. • Jobs: OHA should encourage the hiring of more Hawaiians in all Hawaiian agencies. OHA ean support grants for small business on a quarterly basis. • Education: Free tuition should be given to all our Hawaiian students attending schools on ceded lands because these lands belong to them. What will you do for Hawaiians? I would like to move OHA headquarters to a better location with easy access to the building, plenty free parking, a large eonference room, so our Hawaiians ean ensure that the elected trustees are doing the will of the people. A motion will be made by me to have OHA pay the down payment for the people on the Hawaiian Homes list who have received their lots. This loan ean be paid back in a 10-year period without interest. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and
self-determination be addressed? The sovereign entity should be a native initiative developed by Hawaiians. It must have a democratic constitution that identifies the branches of government. Citizenship is open to all Hawaiians. Only Hawaiians ean vote. The leadership must be elected. There must be initiative, referendum and recall included in the constitution. Self-determination means the Hawaiians decide what they want.
Rocky Tokuhara Age: 36 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous po!itical experience: None. Employment and community service experience: President, Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association, O'ahu Region.
What will you do for Hawaiians? Respond to their needs. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? The Hawaiian people should decide their future, it's called self-determination. Arthur Kaukaohu Trask Age: Born: Previous political experience: I have been involved in politics all of my life on the county, state and national levels, beginning at age 12 campaigning with my father, David Kaukaohu Trask. Notably, I was on the Statehood Commission, and the Equal Rights and Plebiscite committees. I was a delegate-at-large to the 1950 Hawai'i Constitution Statehood Convention, and on the election commit-
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tee of John Wilson, Mayor of Honolulu. Emplovment and eommunity service experience: I practiced law for 35 years in the State of
Hawai'i, and represented thousands of Hawaiians concerning cases involving quiet title, adverse possession, employment discrimination. personal injury, wrongful discharge. criminal, workman's compensation, and family law, and generally assisted Hawaiians with their problems. Notably, I successfully fought for 20,000 acres of Hawaiian home lands in Pu'ukapu, Hawai'i. I also represented the Moloka'i Hawaiian Homesteaders Corporation against Dole Pineapple. I was the chairman of the Ad Hoe Committee vs. the Hawai'i State Supreme Court and Matsuo Takubuki regarding his appointment to the Bishop Estate. I was a member of the Hawaiian Civic Club. and president of the eouneil of Kawaiaha'o Church for the appointment of a Hawaiian to the Bishop Estate. In 1984 I moved to the island of Kaua'i and 1 have continued to be involved in loeal politics and the community. VVhy running for office? I have the knowledge and life experiences in assisting Hawaiian for the betterment of their education. housing. employment, medical care and all related issues. V iews on social economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living and Jobs: In order for Hawaiian people to continue to live in
Hawai'i, they must have jobs to support their families. • Housing: Hawaiian Home Lands and monies from OHA should be used to create and provide the necessary infrastructure and construction of housing. • Health: Socialization or at least provide a minimum health care program. • Education: The education of Hawaiian children and adults cannot be compromised. What will vou do for Hawaiians? 1 will do everything in my power to assist Hawaiians and to provide for and improve their education, housing, employment, medical care, and related services. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determina-tion are a reality. The government of the Hawaiian nation should be set up and the lands and money held by the State should be turned over to the Hawaiian nation. Please vote for me. MAUI SEAT Abe (Chief) Aiona
Age: 69 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: CounciIman, Maui County Council - elected 1976, 1978,
1980, 1982 and 1984. Trustee, Office of Hawaiian Affairs - elected 1990. ViceChairman, Board of Trustees. Chairman, Committee on Budget, Finance & Policy. Member, Committee on Planning, Eeonomie Development & Housing. Member, Committee on Legislative Review. Member, Ad Hoe Committee on Entitlements. Employment and communitv service experience: Member, Honolulu Poliee Department, 22 years and three months. Chief, Maui Poliee Department, six years and nine months. Director, National Association of Counties (NACO). Vice President, Hawai'i State Association of Counties (HSAC). President, Maui Eeonomie Opportunity (MEO). Director, Maui Chamber of Commerce. Director, Maui Rehabilitation Center. Treasurer, Māka'i Kōkua (Poliee Support Group). Why running for office: There is a great need for qualified Hawaiians to eontribute their talents to the cause of the Hawaiians. I have contributed my time and my administrative, managerial and financial experiences in my first term and would like to continue to serve. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Provide incentives for businesses that will provide employment opportunities. • Housing: Make more land available for housing. Use of ceded lands for housing for Hawaiians. Joint venture projects with OHA that will set aside housing for Hawaiians. • Health: Continue education of the Hawaiian people in their diet, prevention, good heakh habits, and the Wai'anae Diet. • Jobs: Encourage small, elean industries to settle in Hawai'i.
Need to encourage Hawaiians to go back to the land and the sea, and to use the resources that are available. • Education: Need to become more involved in the strengthening of the Hawaiian culture and educational programs at all levels. What will you do for Hawaiians? Continue to focus on the needs of our people. Be a strong advocate of OHA and its mission for the betterment of the Hawaiian people. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and selfdetermination be addressed? Education through seminars, workshops, etc. should continue to educated and inform our people. The general public needs to know about sovereignty and its impact on their lives. The fear of not knowing what may eome will divide us from the general public and not be
productive, GIenn Au Age: 46 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous political experience: Grassroots involvement in Hawaiian affairs; legislative lobbying; testimony at Congressional hearing on the administration of Hawaiian Homes, Sen. Daniel Inouye presiding. Employment and community service experience: U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division, Captain; overseas service - Korea. Self-employed, entrepreneur. County of Maui - Cost of Government Commission. Chairperson, Pūnana Leo O Maui, ine. fundraiser (preschool dedicated to the learning of the Hawaiian language). Whv running for office: A) To promote and facilitate the quest for sovereignty and the native right granted by United States Congress to free enterprise - particularly in the realm of gaming. B) To reverse the tide of 100 years of "all show and no go" in terms of providing for the l'inaneial well-being of every Hawaiian with a blood quantum of 1/16 or more. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Using the native right to gaming as set forth in the Indian Gaming Act of 1988, we as Hawaiians ean shatter the glass ceiling that for far too long has held our people down. From gaming revenue, whieh informed consultants estimate will exceed $1.2 billion starting from scratch over a five-year period, we ean, among other things: • Housing: Build the needed infrastructure for Hawaiian Home Lands. • Health: Provide a "Cadillac" heahh care plan for every Hawaiian. • Jobs: Promote a "market-driven" eeonomy with abundant opportunity for all of our people. • Education: Offer every person of Hawaiian descent a top-flight education. What will you do for Hawaiians? Lead my fellow Hawaiians to a new level of prosperity and a better way of life. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? A constitution convention, followed by a general election to elect one leader, i.e., "President" of the Hawaiian people. Such person, along with other elected officials, to present on behalf of all the Hawaiian people a formal petition for sovereignty to the United States Congress. Please bear in mind, that Native American Indians were granted their sovereignty in 1934! Kehau Lum Ho Filimoe'atu (The candidate didn t respond to the questions; helow is her submission.) Aloha. ... my name is Renee-May Kehaulani Lum Ho Filimoe'atu and I am seeking the Maui Island Trustee's seat. I was born July 24, 1947 in Pā'ia, Maui and except for my college years at UH-Mānoa and time spent traveling abroad, have spent all my life witnessing the changes on Maui. I am a working
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mother of three children in our public school system. I have served on the Decisions Maui panel, been with the Hawai'i Eeumenieal Coalition on Tourism, helped set up the Maui Hawaiian heahh program, Hui No Ke Ola Pono; been the past island chair of Ka Lāhui Hawai'i and led the delegation to its 1992 constitutional convention, and chaired two of their statewide legislative sessions. I have actively lobbied the Maui County government on Hawaiian issues, on land. water and kūpuna activities, and regarded it as a personal triumph to see Maui lead in the exemption of property taxes for homesteaders statewide. A hui of Hawaiians has been actively supporting Hawaiians who take the risk of poliīieal involvement,and with Kehau's impetus have been doing voter registration as a "league of Hawaiian voters." She is a founding member of Ka 'Ohana O Kahikinui and sit on the Miss Valley Isle Scholarship Pageant committee. As a director with Nā Po'e Kōkua, a Native Hawaiian self-help housing corporation, and a member of the Fair Lending Coalition of Hawai'i, it ha become obvious that the cost of living on Maui is too high and affordable housing non-existent for the majority of our beneficiaries. Hawai'i needs to focus on sustainable and culturally appropriate development that will untie us from our "service" economy whieh only boasts low-scale requirements and wages. It has become evident that we as a people, we as Hawaiians, we as a Nation have no guarantee that our voice is resounding at the decision-making processes. 1 want to be that guarantee. I want us to have a say, to have a look at what really happens at that voting table. CIyde K. kahalehau
Age: 58 Born: Waihe'e, Maui, Hawai'i Previous politieal experience: All of my po!itieal experience has been as a citizen of Ka Lāhui Hawai'i; currently I am
the island po'o. Been to all the KLH eonstitutional conventions and legislators sessions. and to the State of Hawai'i legislations. Employment and community service experience: Served the Paukūkalo Hawaiian Homeland as vice-president, sit on the County of Maui Water Board; also the County Council Water Committee Board chaired by Councilman Apana. Why running for office: I am running for office because there is one major issue 1 believe needs to be addressed, the behind-closed-doors with the governor in regards to our ceded lands revenue should be canceled out. We are the beneficiaries of those lands, not the state of Hawai'i. In other words we are to get all 100 percent of the revenues. Views on social eeonomie issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living, housing, health, jobs, education: Get entitlement to all ceded land revenue, believe me we ean take care of the social/economic issues in Hawai'i for our people.
What will you do for Hawaiians? Guarantee them I will listen, understand the issues and do what is right for all Hawaiians. If possible have them also take part in the issues. But most of all, be honest and pono. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? To address Hawaiian sovereignty is to understand one's self. We are equal to eaeh other. To do what we believe is right, only then ean we have self-determination. To know that our mind and heart are one, to have this is to say I have accomplished the possible and impossible without any outside interference except the help of the almighty God. Share the mana'o given us. Henry (Hanale) Kauhi
Age: 35 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experience: Candidate, 1978 Con-Con; entertainment chairman,
Democratic Party, 1992 Maui County. Employment and community service experience: Executive Director for Hui Kāko'o 'Āina Ho'opulapula; President, Hui Na'auao Nā Hono a Pi'ilani; former elderly services assistant, Alu Like Maui. Why running for office: To give Hawaiians more consideration for their concerns, proposals and business plans. Also we need more advocacy for Hawaiian rights and claims. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: Offset through bulk purchases; loeal co-ops; claims ineome. • Housing: Community based management; support DHHL in homesteading efforts. • Health: Preventive approach; increase activities; reward heahh initiatives. • Jobs: Support entrepreneurial ventures; Hawaiian businesses priority. • Education: Reward high achievers; develop traditional teaching methods; also maximize college opportunities on all levels.
What will you do for Hawaiians? I will give maximum support and consideration to initiatives, proposals and plans from the Native Hawaiian community. Protect Hawaiian rights. I believe that the greatest contribution I ean make to OHA and the Hawaiian community is to fight for our rights as beneficiaries of inheritance from our kings and queens in the area of ceded lands revenue increase, set up land trust to protect crown lands, and most of all to become a people who allows God to direct them. and open up doors that for too long have either been closed, or ignored by state, federal and international leaders. Also, create a Hawaiian RIghts Protection Agency to ensure that our people do not become subject to illegal, immoral and unfair treatment.
How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? We have to take an objective view of presenting the different aspects of sovereignty, then attempt to bring everyone together and collectively plan the direction of our future. Sarah Mamane Nakihei
Age: 30 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: I am a Ka Lāhui Hawai'i citizen, Ka Lāhui I Hawai'i legisla-
tor. I attended the 1992 Ka Lāhui Hawai'i Constitutional Convention as a Maui delegate. Employment and community service experience: Alternatives To Violence, a domestic violence agency, July 1993 - present. Hui No Ke Ola Pono, a Native Hawaiian Heahh Care Agency, 1992 - 1993. Maui's Homeless Shelter, a shelter for Maui's homeless, 1989 - 1992.
Why running for office: I am running for this office because there is no one else better to run and I feel that OHA should be asking themselves these questions. I am also concerned that old issues are taking a long time to be addressed. Given mv work experience I know I will be the best Trustee. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: The cost of living in Hawai'i is high, the cost of living for a Hawaiian is higher. I would address eaeh county on taking responsibility for their part in Hawai'i's high cost of living. • Housing: The housing crisis in Hawai'i is unbelievable, but Hawaiians are homeless in their own country and that is a crime. DHHL, OHA and the state should give Hawaiians their lands back, so they ean get on with their lives. • Health: Our people are dying and all the medical facilities should be accountable for this. Queen's hospital should be ashamed of themselves. • Jobs: If we limited the people coming to settle in Hawai'i, Hawai'i would have more jobs for Hawaiians. • Education: Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate should be working together with OHA in providing a school on every island and think about opening a fouryear college that is owned and operated by the Hawaiian people.
What will you do for Hawaiians? I would like to change the funding applieation process and have a notary public in eaeh office of every island. I would like to see more working group meetings with our trustees. I would like to see this in every island, onee a month. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? I know that sovereignty and self-determi-nation are being addressed. The Nation of Ka Lāhui Hawai'i has addressed it, but OHA and the rest of the sovereign groups
are not listening. O'AHU SEAT •Clayton Hee
Age: 41 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experienee: Student Body President, Kamehameha Schools, 1970 -
1971; House of Representatives 1982 - 198, Vice Chair, Education Committee; State Senate 1984 - 1988, Chair, Judiciary Committee; Chair, Board of Trustees OHA 1990 - 1994. Employment and community service background: School teacher - Kailua High School, Kalaheo High School, Moloka'i Resource Teacher, Summer Explorations Teacher Kamehameha Schools, Windward Community College.
Why running for office: I want to participate in the reemergence of the Hawaiian people as an eeonomie and social force in our native land. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: I will continue to seek ways for better employment opportunities for our people. • Housing: Provide low-cost mortgage loans to Hawaiians for ownership and improvement. • Health: Seek ways to underwrite a portion of the cost of heahh care and insuranee. • Jobs: Provide OHA financing and incentives to encourage and prepare people for employment opportunities. • Education: Encourage decision making at the school level; allow children the opportunities to continue school by scholarship financing.
What will you do for Hawaiians? I will make sure that we Hawaiians regain our rightful eeonomie and cultural heritage. I will continue our programs we have established for low-cost loan opportunities for housing and education. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and se!f-determination be addressed? Sovereignty should be addressed by a Constitutional Convention governed by the rules of democracy with elected representation by the Hawaiian people. Ernest Nalani Heen, Jr.
Age: 64 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experience: Three-term legislator; President, Keolu Improvement Association;
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Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club; Governor's Commission on Year 2000; Founder, Association of Hawaiian Businessmen (Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce); Windward O'ahu HCAP Community Council; Ka Lāhui Hawai'i. Employment and community service background: Korean War veteran, business consultant. Why running for ofTice: Seek election in belief I possess business and governmental experience to make a positive contribution.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: While OHA has no regulatory powers to relieve excessive living costs generally, it ean implement programs to assist its beneficiaries. These would be supplement- or subsidy-oriented, with strict ehgibility criteria; designed to not disrupt ongoing entitlements. • Housing: For native Hawaiians, I advocate a policy of homeownership for all. It won't happen overnight, but for now, we need a planning process bearing two specifīc goals - 1 ) provide adequate affordable shelter for the short term: and. 2) affordable homeownership over the long term. • Health: Runaway health care costs is mueh pilikia for Hawaiians - complex and difficult to solve. For the poor, hardships are most severe. Statistics suggest emphasis on preventive education. inuring to everyone's benefit, insured and uninsured alike. • Jobs: New enterprises create most new jobs, so this is where we ought to "bet our bucks." Small businesses need financing to compete for more lucrative contracts. OHA should "buy a pieee of the aehon," so to speak; offer to become a financial partner in actual projects and contracts with Hawaiian manufacturers, trade and service contractors. • Education: Breakdowns in the traditional family fabric severely impair leaming processes, especially among Hawaiians. We need to develop programs emphasizing family cohesion as basic to healthy learning habits and attitudes. What will you do for Hawaiians? If elected l will encourage greater beneficiary participation in OHA's planning and decision processes and insist on strict eomplianee with laws regulating administrative procedure and standards of conduct. Decorum will be the mle, not the exception. Willful disregard for the public's right to know will not be tolerated. I will strive to make the Office of Hawaiian Affairs a source of pride for Hawaiians, deserving respect from all. How should Hawaiian sovereigntv and self-determination be addressed? The emergence of any sovereign entity, its form of govemment and its ehoiee of leaders must be by way of open and free eleehon processes. Josiah Lanakila (Black) Hoohuli Age: 55 Born: Wai'anae, Hawai'i Previous poiitical experience: I have a limited background in politics. I have mn for OHA twice. This is my third effort.
Employment and community service background: I am presently with the State of Hawai'i Department of Education at Nānākuli High and Intermediate
School. My position is Head Custodian. In 1984, 1 earned my high school diploma through adult education courses. In 1960, 1 was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps after four years of service. Some my community positions - President, Hō'ala Kanawai, ine; Vice-president, State Counsel of Hawaiian Homes Associations; Vice-pres-ident, Nānākuli Hawaiian Homesteaders Community Association; O'ahu Chairman, Ka Lāhui Hawai'i; O'ahu District Chaii', ka Lāhui Hawai'i; member, Wai'anae Jaycees; member, Wai'anae Military Civilian Advisory Council; member, Nānākuli Neighborhood Housing Services. Why running for office: My background and life experiences have given me a strong commitment to the Hawaiian people. I feel there are wrongs to be made right, resources that need to be developed, cultural traditions that need to be preserved and practiced. We have a cultural identity that is worth saving and sharing.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i- • Cost of Iiving: • Housing: • Health: • Jobs: • Education: The cost of Iiving, housing, heahh, jobs and education is a public issues. I would have the State of Hawai'i, the City and County of Honolulu take responsibility for these issues. As a trustee, I would ensure that the native Hawaiians and Hawaiians are treated equally. I would investigate all possible resources and work with all groups interested in becoming partners with OHA in developing resources, while not endangering our entitlements. What will you do for Hawaiians? As an elected official, I will help the Hawaiian people build Ka Lāhui Hawai'i (The Nation of Hawai'i). How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination is just what it means. Only native Hawaiians and Hawaiians should address this issue. We Hawaiians are a special group. We have rights and we should exercise our rights. It is an entitlement. Peter Kama
Age: 59 Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experience: Staff member of representative ot" 5 1 st district, 1191-94; Committee
member for Waimānalo Homeless Task Force; President, Hui Kāko'o 'Āina Ho'opulapula (representing applicants for Hawaiian Home Lands, 14,000 plus; President of the Board, Waimānalo Heahh Center; drafted resolutions and bills for the 5 lst district rep (Jackie Young); help campaign for candidates. Employment and community service background: Served in the United States Army 20 years - four years in Vietnam, retired infantry airbome lieutenant eolonel. Why running for office: A) Would like to part of the solution. Would dedicate myself to promote lifelong thoughts and actions in what was taught me by my grandmother, "Hawaiian help Hawaiians." B) I know I ean be effective in serving as the O'ahu OHA representative.
Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: No solution except work with the state and other entities that are involved with housing to reduce the major expense in Hawai'i, whieh is housing. • Housing: See above. There are opportunities to form a Hawaiian Housing Authority whieh will get funds from the federal government to build affordable rentals and homes for Hawaiians and native Hawaiians. Work in concert with all agencies that ean help put Hawaiians in Hawaiian Home Lands. • Health: Oversee the govemment heahh organizations that impact on our Hawaiian community. Papa Ola Lōkahi and Ke Ola Mao are organizations established to assess and direct funds to community health eenters. Recognize and solicit supporī financialIy and politically for the health care programs needed for Hawaiians. • Jobs: See below (Education). • Education: Participate in monitoring educational programs that impact on Hawaiians. Support Hawaiians in their efforts to improve themselves. Support Alu Like work with the Kamehameha Schools to see their visions and to give input from OHA and the Hawaiian community. Look beyond the eomplehon of the educated for work in Hawai'i so our talented ean serve in their communities.
What will vou do for Hawaiians? Ensure independence ffom state. Work in harmony with OHA members. Kōkua Hawaiians in housing, business, education. Exchange support with organizations that help Hawaiians. Improve Hawaiian health. Regain and eontrol our water and lands. Perpetuate and support Hawaiian language and culture. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination be addressed? All the organizations that have been formed to help Hawaiians, i.e, Kapi'olani Trust, Queen Emma Trust, Lunalilo Trust, Bishop Tmst, Liholiho Tmst, all left by our ali'i for the benefit of our people, eaeh direct their tmstees to provide for the needs of Hawaiians. I propose to gather them together to help eaeh other where allowed in their bylaws. Strengthen by uniting to help eaeh other and to be a poliheal arm of the Hawaiian people. When Hawaiians ean unite it will be after the powerful unite. Mahalo for the opportunity of sharing.
Jalna Keala
Age: Born: Honolulu, Hawai'i Previous politieal experience: As a candidate, none. As a eampaign worker and strategist, a great deal.
Employment and community service experience: With the earliest Alu Lik employment and training program; Lt. Gov. Jean King handhng Hawaiian issues; Office of Hawaiian Affairs handling community and government affairs, resigned 1992 after 10 years. Leadership: many organizations. Why running for office: Became a candidate to offer positive, alternative leadership that is respectful to, and willing to eommunicate openly with, OHA beneficiaries. Views on social/economic issues in Hawai'i - • Cost of living: • Housing: • Health: • Jobs: • Education: OHA trustees and staff must take a stronger role of advicacy and intervention wtih govemmental agencies. I would ask trustees and staff to remember that OHA was established to be an independent, semi-autonomous agency for Hawaiians, and an antagonist of govemment programs when Hawaiians are not being served. Hawaiians, native people ot" Hawai'i, are in a special category, deserving of special treatment. At least for now, OHA is the vehicle to advocate and intervene with govemment on issues facing Hawaiians.
What will you do for Hawaiians? It is an error to plaee "OHA lrustee" in the same category as "elected official." OHA trustees are elected, but that is only a mechanism. Tmstees must be held to a mueh higher and greater level of responsibility for a special group of native people. There are only nine on the board, eaeh liable to personal suit. Legislators have immunity from lawsuit. While trustees may behave like or compare themselves to politicians, their priority and commitment must be to the Hawaiian people. I would do my best to restore badly eroded trust, confidence, dignity and credibility in this lead agency for Hawaiians. How should Hawaiian sovereignty and selfdetemtination be addressed? The Hawaiian people must be given the opportunity to be self-determining - to leam different models of sovereignty, discuss and consider the options and make an educated decision. Decisions, onee discussed, must be well-thought-out and include as many Hawaiians as possible in the process. If more time is needed, the Sovereignty Elections Council and OHA should asses the situation and extend the timetable. It is not for OHA to make a decision on a model, get caught in the act. then retract the earlier action becau.se they got caught.