07-26-2022, 10:18 PM
Here's a link to candidates Q&A for the upcoming primary election:
https://www.civilbeat.org/election-ballot-2022/
District 4 County Council
Gregory Lum Ho is running against incumbant Ashly Kierkiewicz
His views on a few issues:
3. What needs to happen to relieve traffic congestion in and around Kailua-Kona and along the Puna-Keaau-Hilo corridor?
On the Keaau side, we need to open Railroad Avenue, which would open Highway 130. I do understand that residents living along Railroad may put up a fight, but the traffic situation and emergency access out of Puna is critical.
Opening Railroad would leave Highway 130 to just the people traveling to drop off kids at school or those heading volcano direction. It’s an easy fix, roads are already in. But getting residents along the road to agree will be the challenge.
5. What is your view on Mauna Kea? Is there a way to support astronomy but also respect cultural concerns and be environmentally sound?
As far as the environmental impact from TMT, the EPA will handle that. My views on Mauna Kea and TMT are this: I support TMT and I respect what the people of Hawaii are trying to do. But TMT will create jobs, for generations to come. If we want to get away from tourism this is an opportunity for jobs not tied to tourism.
The best way to support TMT is for both sides to respect each other. Astronomy is about the future. Culture deals with ideas, customs and social behavior. Respect from both sides needs to happen or astronomy and cultural values will fail.
https://www.civilbeat.org/election-ballot-2022/
District 4 County Council
Gregory Lum Ho is running against incumbant Ashly Kierkiewicz
His views on a few issues:
3. What needs to happen to relieve traffic congestion in and around Kailua-Kona and along the Puna-Keaau-Hilo corridor?
On the Keaau side, we need to open Railroad Avenue, which would open Highway 130. I do understand that residents living along Railroad may put up a fight, but the traffic situation and emergency access out of Puna is critical.
Opening Railroad would leave Highway 130 to just the people traveling to drop off kids at school or those heading volcano direction. It’s an easy fix, roads are already in. But getting residents along the road to agree will be the challenge.
5. What is your view on Mauna Kea? Is there a way to support astronomy but also respect cultural concerns and be environmentally sound?
As far as the environmental impact from TMT, the EPA will handle that. My views on Mauna Kea and TMT are this: I support TMT and I respect what the people of Hawaii are trying to do. But TMT will create jobs, for generations to come. If we want to get away from tourism this is an opportunity for jobs not tied to tourism.
The best way to support TMT is for both sides to respect each other. Astronomy is about the future. Culture deals with ideas, customs and social behavior. Respect from both sides needs to happen or astronomy and cultural values will fail.
