Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Hawai‘i County Prosecutor Q&A

Please remember to vote in the Hawai‘i County Prosecutor’s race. Here is an excerpt from a recent survey done by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. You can check out my full Q&A in the link below.⁣

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Question: Given the budget constraints of county government, are there certain crimes you would prioritize or de-prioritize in terms of prosecution?⁣

Answer: I will prioritize the prosecution of serious and violent offenses, including homicides, sexual assault, domestic violence, and crimes against children and the elderly, repeat offenders, and dangerous narcotics dealers because they have the most widespread negative effects on our community. I would de-prioritize the simple possession of personal use amounts of marijuana.

Link: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/07/17/election/2020-election-kelden-braun-akoni-waltjen/