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Candidates to meet Wednesday in Haiku

The Haiku Community Association and Paia Town Association will host a candidates’ night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Haiku Community Center. The meeting will introduce new Haiku Community Association Project Manager Maile Davis. It will also feature updates from the 2018 legislative session by state Rep. Lynn DeCoite and Sen. J. Kalani English. There will be updates on the Maui County Council budget, activities of the Hamakualoa Aha Moku Council and the Haiku School Ho’olaule’a. Democratic Party Precinct 13-2 members will be recruiting Community Watch block ...

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HGEA endorses Wagner in 8th House race Democrat Mary Wagner has received the endorsement of the Hawaii Government Employees Association, the state’s largest union, in her bid for the 8th House District seat formerly held by longtime Central Maui Rep. Joe Souki. The union represents more than 42,000 government workers, according to her announcement. Wagner, a 20-year Wailuku resident, is an information technology manager for Maui County. For 15 years, she served in the Maui Police Department, where she was the first civilian manager of the Records and Identification Section and ...

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Guzman hosts small business summit Maui County Council Member Don Guzman will host a small business summit this month as part of his “Leadership that Listens” campaign for mayor, according to an announcement. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 26 at Lumeria Maui at 1813 Baldwin Ave. in Makawao. Seating is limited, and participants are asked to preregister by calling 281-0001, sending email to events@donguzmanmaui.com or visiting www.Guzman4Mayor.myevent.com. As a practicing attorney, Guzman said he’s experienced the challenges of being a small-business owner ...

Rawlins-Fernandez endorsed by Sierra Club for council seat

The Sierra Club of Hawai‘i is backing the candidacy of Keani Rawlins-Fernandez for the Molokai residency seat on the Maui County Council, according to an announcement. The candidate has been involved in nearshore marine conservation and has worked to finalize the update of the Molokai Community Plan, the announcement says. For more information, visit www.votekeani.com. * On the Campaign Trail is a public service for candidates to publicize fundraisers, public appearances and other campaign-related items. Items may be emailed to citydesk@mauinews.com. For more information, call ...

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The United Public Workers Union has endorsed Mike Victorino for Maui County mayor, according to a union announcement. “Mike Victorino is familiar with the issues facing Maui County and has the experience necessary to lead the county forward in addressing the tough issues,” said UPW State Director Dayton Nakanelua. The endorsement announcement notes Victorino’s experience as a Maui County Council member and with service in community organizations, including the County School Advisory Council, the Board of Water Supply and the Rural Action Committee. As the ...

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The Patsy T. Mink Political Action Committee has endorsed Democrats Tina Wildberger and Tiare Lawrence for the 11th and 12 House District seats, respectively. The 11th House district covers South Maui, and the 12th includes Upcountry, Spreckelsville and parts of Kahului. The PAC aims to honor the late congresswoman’s legacy by helping pro-choice Democratic women gain and retain elected office. “Tiare has demonstrated a commitment to work towards making Hawaii a stronger place to live for all people,” said Rebecca Soon, the PAC’s vice chairwoman. Lawrence said Mink was a ...