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"I support a change to the County Code that supports mixed-use development, an increase of rental housing choices, assistance to first-time homebuyers."

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"With $17 billion as a state budget for a state population of only 1.4 million, our services should be impeccable."

Between Pierick and Rosenlee, House District 39 voters “have a real ideological choice, ” said Colin Moore, who teaches public policy at the University of Hawaii and serves as associate professor at the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization. Moore called the race “too close to call.”

This will let voters know when to expect their mail ballot packet to be delivered as well if their voted ballot has been received and accepted for counting.”

Hawaii House District 39 includes Royal Kunia, Village Park, Honouliuli, Hoopili and a portion of Waipahu. Courtney Teague is the Director of Audience at Civil Beat and editor of the Morning Beat newsletter. Drop her a line at [email protected].

"I support an open and free Capitol and will support any reform that will increase participation or accountability of the public."