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- Aug. 21 Registration Deadline for Primary Election
- Sept. 8-18 Walk in Absentee Voting for Primary
- Sept. 20 PRIMARY ELECTION
- Oct. 6 Registration Deadline for General Election
- Oct. 21-Nov. 1 Walk-In Absentee Voting for General Election
- Nov. 4 GENERAL ELECTION
ENDORSEMENTS!
"Lorraine Inouye is a proven leader as well as a person of character and caring concern who will seek solutions to better the lives of those she will serve as our Mayor. With her experience at both the County and State levels, Lorraine has the most to offer the people of Hawai'i County. She knows how the County works and will start to get the job done as soon as she is elected. In these difficult economic times, we need an independent, proven leader. Please elect Lorraine Inouye."
Margaret Ushijima
Retired Attorney
Retired UHH Dean of Student Service
"It has been a pleasure working with Senator Lorraine Rodero Inouye for nearly three terms. Senator Inouye is honest and sincere and while she may disagree with you...we all know that even her most strenuous disagreements are without malice. Her politics are about public service. Her politics are PURE. This is Senator Inouye's time to serve her most cherished constituents on the Big Island in an even greater capacity. Please support and vote for Lorraine Rodero Inouye for Mayor."
Senator Bob Bunda, Past Senate President
"I have worked with Lorraine Inouye at the County and State levels and have found her to be diligent, knowledgeable and caring. She is a goal oriented person, who listens and will work with our community to relieve traffic congestion, repair and maintain senior housing facilities, upgrade parks and increase police and fire protection.
I trust Lorraine to lead our County during the next four years. Please vote for Lorraine Inouye for Mayor."
Mrs. Helene Hale
Former State Representative,
Council Member and Chairman of the County Board of Supervisor
"Lorraine Inouye is totally committed to making sure that our seniors have access to affordable health care and have every opportunity to live active, independent lives in a safe environment. She always makes a special effort to listen to the concerns of seniors and respond with positive programs. I have worked with Lorraine to address many senior issues, including home nurses training and nursing home rules.
As our Mayor, Lorraine will upgrade senior housing facilities and community center I ask you to please elect Lorraine Inouye as our next Mayor, Please vote for Lorraine in the Sept. 20 Primary Election."
Arthur Martin, Minister
Former Member of the
State Policy Board for Elder Affairs,
County Planning Commission
"As a businessman, I know we are all feeling the strain of higher gas and food prices, as well as lower property values. We need a Mayor who understands the need for County government to be fiscally prudent and to focus on County issues such as traffic congestion, public transportation, park improvements and a West Hawaii College Campus. We don't want a Mayor with limited vision who spends our tax dollars on off-the-wall projects. Lorraine Inouye is a leader we can trust to move us in the right direction."
Larry Marr
Kailua-Kona
Vice President of Operations
Kona Bowl, Frame 10 Center, Lanihau Professional Center
"I believe Lorraine Inouye is the best choice for Mayor. She is always ready and willing to help young people. I see her commitment and how hard she works for a better Hawai'i. She is a wealth of experience and knowledge and always takes time to listen to people. She has been an inspiration to me and is an excellent role model for young people."
Leilani Cannon
Kailua-Kona
“I have known Lorraine for many years and worked with her and for her when she served on the County Council and as Mayor. Her evaluation of important issues is like peeling an onion, with listening, reviewing, and consulting being part of the decision making process. I respect her for her thoughtfulness and thoroughness of the process. Please vote for my friend Lorraine Rodero Inouye for Mayor of the County of Hawaii .”
Barry Mizuno
Hilo
"I have heard so many good stories about how Lorraine Inouye has helped the working people and our senior citizens. She has shown by her actions that she cares about the people. It's not just talk, it's do! She has been such a good friend to me and the people of Hawaiian Ocean View, and I ask you to vote for Lorraine Inouye. She will be a great Mayor for us."
Maria Schenkeir
Hawaiian Ocean View
"Lorraine Inouye has devoted her life to public service. She is the most experienced candidate for Mayor, having served as a Planning Commissioner, member of the County Council, Mayor and State Senator. She is an independent voice for our people. Please vote for Lorraine Inouye for Mayor."
Louis and Leifi Hao
Keaukaha
"Growing up in a plantation community, Lorraine Inouye has always respected our hardworking farmers and ranchers. As Mayor, her administration developed the first Comprehensive County Agriculture Plan in the State. As a State Senator, she fought for criminal penalties for ag theft, and money for the Lalamilo Water distribution pipeline, Paauilo Rendering Plant, drought mitigation and low-cost loans for farmers and ranchers, among so many other projects and programs. She has been a champion of the "buy local" movement, biodegradable products and organic farming."
Margarita "Dayday" Hopkins
Agricultural Specialist
Hilo
"We support Lorraine Inouye for Mayor because she has always recognized the importance of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and its outreach programs. She fought for the College of Pharmacy, the Hawaiian Language Building, the Science and Technology Building, the Student Life and Events Center and the Pacific Aquaculture Coastal Resource Center, among other improvements. She will continue to push for the West Hawai'i Campus, Distance Learning Centers, expansion of the North Hawai'i Education and Research Center and a new Hawai'i Community College campus. The UH-Hilo Alumni and Friends Association recognized her efforts on behalf of higher education with the Distinguished Service Award."
Linus and Jane Chao
Mountain View
"The health and safety of our community have always been top priorities for Lorraine Inouye. As Mayor, Lorraine established the Enhanced 911 Emergency Response System and the emergency helicopter stationed in South Kohala. She supports and has great respect for our firefighters and police officers, and will make sure that all communities are protected and receive a fair share of County resources."
Victor F. Saymo
Pahoa
"Lorraine Inouye has been meeting with many people in West Hawai'i to address our traffic problems. Lorraine recognizes the great frustrations we are all feeling every day when we are stuck in traffic, and she has made this a top priority of her administration. As Mayor, Lorraine will work with the people of West Hawai'i to relieve our traffic congestion and give us our fair share of County resources, and above all, get things done. If you want a fair deal and a Mayor who cares about West Hawai'i, please vote for Lorraine Inouye."
Bill Wong, CPA
Kailua-Kona
"The one candidate for Mayor who has a record of proven leadership in recycling and sustainability is Lorraine Inouye. Lorraine was the State Senate's chief negotiator and champion of the landmark and very successful Bottle Bill, which established a workable program to recycle glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers. This year, Lorraine sponsored a resolution calling on the State Departments of Education and Health to "buy local" agricultural products. As our Mayor, she will push for the County's fair share of the container deposit special fund to be used for expansion of recycling programs, and will advocate to increase the types of items that can be recycled under the Bottle Bill. We need Lorraine to fight for our sustainable future."
Robert Marx
Attorney, Hilo and Waimea
"Small business is the backbone of our community. Lorraine Inouye is my candidate for Mayor because she is committed to cutting red tape and unnecessary regulations that have been making it difficult for our small business people to survive. She will listen to our concerns and respond with positive action. For the sake of our small business people, please vote for Lorraine Inouye for Mayor."
Curtis Carmichael,
Hilo
"I am supporting Lorraine Inouye because her experience as Senator, County Council Member and Mayor has demonstrated her ability to be an effective leader in government activities. Her trustworthiness in her state government positions and her ability to communicate with her constituents gives her a distinct advantage in leading the County of Hawai'i during the next four years."
Dennis Norton
Hilo
"I support Sen. Lorraine Rodero Inouye for Mayor because I have been impressed by her experience and leadership at both the state and county levels. Her leadership is marked with honesty, trust and courage to do the right thing."
"Improving our schools and enabling our students to receive the best education have always been priorities for Lorraine. She has my full support and confidence."
Dan Sakai
Retired Hawaii District Superintendent
"I am voting for Lorraine Inouye for Mayor because early childhood education is one of her top priorities. There are a number of ways the County can be involved in supporting our island’s families and one of these is the reestablishment of the Mayor’s Committee on Children. This will create a direct link to the Mayor’s office and Lorraine is open to using County resources to support programs that will keep our keiki safe, support parents and families and partner with other island initiatives. These efforts will help strengthen all of our work on behalf of young children. Lorraine is a very caring person, who understands that our keiki need to be offered every opportunity to flourish."
Angela Thomas
Waimea
Advocate for early childhood programs and policies
"I am supporting Senator Lorraine Inouye for Mayor because she is a wonderful friend of the farmers and ranchers of the Island of Hawai'i and throughout the State. She steps forward whenever we need assistance, most recently with state funding for repairs to the Kohala Ditch. With Lorraine's strong support, the University of Hawaii at Hilo and its community outreach programs have grown and now offer excellent educational opportunities for our people. Lorraine is a person of integrity who is committed to public service and getting the job done for a better Hawai'i."
Monty Richards
Kahua Ranch
Former Member, UH Board of Regents
Patti Cook
Waimea
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