Ashley 4 Puna

[Chunkster]

Is the sign still there? If Ashley's campaign didn't ask, it would probably be gone by the end of the first day, which is coming up soon. Ohara has made noises about building a road through Shipman's agricultural lands, and they don't want it. That seems odd since it would increase the development potential of said land, but they have been pretty consistent in pushing for a mauka, not makai, alternate route . . . if one is ever built. As far as Shipman controlling Puna goes, yes, they are powerful, but Greggor Ilagan had their backing against Ruderman, and he lost. Ohara's road won't be built whether she is on the council or not, however, for reasons that go beyond Shipman. Still, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Shipman backs Ashley.