Aloha & Welcome Find a Contractor Contact HICA HOME ABOUT HICA SAFETY GALLERY EVENTS MEMBERSHIP BUSINESS DIRECTORY NEWSLETTER CONTACT Newsletter All 15 candidates running for Mayor were invited to submit 10 videos responding to 10 questions, a headshot and biography. Candidates who submitted their files on time are posted below in alphabetical order by last name. Please take the time to read their biographies and watch their videos. Headshots and biographies Neil Azevedo Bio-HICC.pdf Hawai`i County Mayoral Candidates Paul Bryant bio.pdf Bob Fitzgerald Bio.pdf Kelly Greenwell Bio.pdf Stacy Higa bio.pdf Wendell Kaehuaea bio.pdf Yumi Kawano Bio.pdf Harry Kim bio.pdf Ikaika Marzo bio.pdf Mitch Roth Bio.pdf Mike Ruggles bio.pdf Tante Urban Bio.pdf Lahi Marlin Verschuur bio.pdf Videos QUESTION 1 – HOUSING AND HOMELESS What are your specific plans to provide affordable housing for Big Island residents? What are your specific plans to address the homeless/houseless population on the Big Island? QUESTION 2 – MOBILITY AND ACCESS Do you have a plan for improving mass transit on the Big Island, and if so, what is it? Do you have a plan for promoting and facilitating virtual mobility on the Big Island (such as wi-fi hotspots), and if so, what is it? QUESTION 3 – LOCAL ECONOMY Detail your specific plans for economic and community recovery post COVID-19 on the Big Island, both for the short- and long-term. QUESTION 4 – FOOD SECURITY/SUSTAINABILITY Explain programs you will implement to ensure food security and sustainability on the Big Island. QUESTION 5 – TMT Please provide your position on building the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). If you support this project, what will you do as Mayor to ensure its success? If you oppose this project, what are your plans to bring this conflict to an end? QUESTION 6 – ASTRONOMY and INDUSTRY IN HAWAI`I Please provide your position on the future of astronomy for Hawai`i Island. What are your plans to support the continuation and growth of this and other scientific and clean industries? QUESTION 7 – PREVENTING THE BRAIN DRAIN Economists predict an increased exodus of local residents to the mainland in search of better paying jobs and career opportunities. Many of our children have already left the island with no intent of returning. What will you do as Mayor to develop and support new industries and businesses to create good paying career opportunities for island residents? QUESTION 8 – PERSONAL VALUES What are your most important personal values, and how will they influence programs you will implement on the Hawai‘i Island? QUESTION 9- ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Our County’s extreme dependency on fossil fuel for energy – exacerbated by the recent eruption – has severe impacts economically, environmentally and socially on residents and businesses in every corner of this island. As Mayor, what would be your top two strategies to pursue alternative lower cost baseload energy production for this island. QUESTION 10 Please tell us why you are running for Mayor of Hawai‘i County and what qualifies you to earn our vote. Participating organizations: Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai‘i Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i Island REALTORS® Hawaii Island Contractors’ Association Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Waimea Community Association West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association Hawaii Island Contractors’ Assoc. We were created to advocate, support and educate local contractors. With over 150 members we are committed to growing the Big Island. Contractor Links Bid Services Daily County Bids, Proposals & Contracts State Public Works Division State of Hawii eProcurement University of Hawaii Procurment FedBizOpps Sicommnet Contacts Mon - Fri: 8.00am 4.00pm 494-C Kalanikoa St. Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-1316 info@hicassociation.com Copyright © 2019 Hawaii Island Contractors’ Association. All Rights Reserved. Webbed by Hilo Web Design