06-11-2016, 07:03 AM
Malama O Puna makes a practice of inviting ALL the candidates to its forums - not just the ones with high name recognition. We believe that it is important that the public (and even the other candidates) hear alternative views and solutions. RJ is not running for office, so will not be on the podium, though she may be in the audience. Mr. Cunningham is running for mayor and has been invited to participate.
Because there are 13 candidates for mayor, if all of them show up we will be really cramped for time. Therefore instead of allowing each of them 3 minutes for introductory remarks (= 39+ minutes, I have asked them to write one page about why they are running and their top two priorities. These will be posted prior to the forum, so those who arrive early will have a chance to read them and discuss them with the candidates. I intend for the forums - and especially the mayoral forum - to start PROMPTLY at 5:30, and am asking the public to kokua so that we avoid disruptions and accomplish as much as possible.
If any of you have questions, please email me directly at malamaopuna@yahoo.com.
mahalo,
Rene
Because there are 13 candidates for mayor, if all of them show up we will be really cramped for time. Therefore instead of allowing each of them 3 minutes for introductory remarks (= 39+ minutes, I have asked them to write one page about why they are running and their top two priorities. These will be posted prior to the forum, so those who arrive early will have a chance to read them and discuss them with the candidates. I intend for the forums - and especially the mayoral forum - to start PROMPTLY at 5:30, and am asking the public to kokua so that we avoid disruptions and accomplish as much as possible.
If any of you have questions, please email me directly at malamaopuna@yahoo.com.
mahalo,
Rene