MolokaiLanai Delegate Candidate Information
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NOA EMMETT ALULI
Date of birth: 01-16-1944
Hawaiian ancestry Father - Noa Tong Aluli, Grandparents - Noa Webster Aluli of Wailuku & Emma Akamu of Hilo. Mother - Kuuleimokihana Cockett, Grandparents Jonah Pia Cockett of Waikapu & Mary Kekahu of Hana.
Educational background Saint Louis College, High School Diploma 1962, Honolulu; Marquette University, Bachelor of Science 1966, Milwaukee, WN; University of Hawai`i School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1975, Honolulu
Employment history Family Practice: Molokai Clinic / Molokai Family Health Center, 1976 - present
Medical Executive Director: Molokai General Hospital, 1995 to present
Criminal record none
Personal statement I am of the last generation to hear the stories from our kupuna about those who stood up against the overthrow of our Kingdom & “illegal” annexation to the U.S., such as my great- grand aunt & uncle Emma & Joseph Nawahi. We were raised by our extended `ohana during blackout nights as Hawai`i was militarized following Pearl Harbor. We experienced the civil rights movement and the Indian occupations. We did our homework, studied our history, and lived the disparities of health and welfare. Some of us knew that we could make a difference as Native Hawaiians, as our grandparents & parents had prayed & prepared us for. We identified with the lands of our birth, the ahupua`a where we lived & our mo`o ku`auhau. I was part of the first landing on Kaho`olawe’s shores, with George Helm. ALOHA
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`AINA became our theme & motivation to stop bombing the island, as it was with the 1890’s Hui Aloha Aina Patriotic League to reseat Lili`uokalani back on her throne. It’s time to “uku pau” what we started: the return of Kaho`olawe to a recognized Native Hawaiian Governing Entity. As a family health physician on Molokai I want to successfully improve upon the health of our lahui -people and nation. Aloha
The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : John David Waihee
Davianna Pomaikai McGregor
Pia Thomas Aluli
Nane Webster Aluli
Noa Kekahu Aluli Melanna Aluli Meyer
Josh Kaakua
Joann Umilani Tsark
Stephanie Stacy Crivello
Colette Machado
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LORI BUCHANAN
Date of birth: 02/27/1960
Hawaiian ancestry Hawaiian/Caucasian
Educational background High school diploma
some college no degree
Employment history Coordinator - Research Corporation University of Hawaii - Invasive Species Committees (Molokai)
Criminal record none
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Personal statement I have been serving my community all my life and I am dedicated to doing whatever I can to help preserve, protect, enrich and perpetuate the lives of our indigenous and non indigenous peoples of Hawaii nei. I have done much volunteer work on several boards and commissions at the county, state, federal and non government agency levels. I believe I possess the intelligence and communicative skills to engage in the anticipated intense discussions about governance. I am a process person and am committed to participating in or leading discussions to achieve set goals and believe my life experiences have prepared me for this very important and monumental time in history for our people. I am ready, dedicated and committed to these life changing discussions and actions. I believe I represent the vast numbers of grassroots makaainana, practitioners whom feel their voices have not been heard. If chosen as a delegate, I promise to adamantly deliver those voices of concern to the governance discussions and I promise to perform to the very best of my abilities to make the very best decisions for makaainana and all our local people.
The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : Victoria Acedillo
Harry Acedillo
Aramis Buchanan
Anson Buchanan
William Buchanan
Aren Buchanan
Michael Bethke
Ella Alcon
Pancho Alcon
Paulele Alcon
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WALTER RITTEJR
Date of birth: 04.12.1945
Hawaiian ancestry Hawaiian-Molokai
Educational background Kamehameha School
University of Hawaii-Manoa
Employment history OHA Trustee, Farmer, Fisherman.
Criminal record None.
Personal statement --Native Hawaiian community activist, advocate, and organizer.
--Strong supporter of Sovereignty for Hawaii.
--Involved in many Hawaiian issues such as Kahoolawe, access, land, water, and environmental rights. --Homesteader in Ho`olehua, Molokai.
--Graduated Kamehameha School.
--Attended the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
-OHA Trustee.
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-Married to my beloved wife, father of 4 sons and 2 daughters.
--Proud Papa of 12 mo`opuna and blessed with 2 great grandchildren.
--Me ka`aha`aha……. Mahalo e Aloha No
The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : Leona M. Kalima
Makanamaikalani M. Kalima
Benjamin-Judah K.L. Kalima, Jr
Winona Matsuzaki
Laakea Kamauoha
Kapualehua M. Kerr Parker Luta
Kamuela Parker
Lisa Parker (Roberts)
Christopher Lum Lee
Farden Keaumiki Akui
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