The Maui Young Democrats invites the public to attend their Upcountry County Council debate on Wednesday, April 27th at the Pukalani Community Center. This is the first debate of the 2016 election cycle and will feature the four candidates currently vying for the Upcountry County Council seat: Stacey Moniz, Eric Molina, Yuki Lei Sugimura, and Nāpua Greig Nakason.
The event begins with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 PM, followed by a debate and forum from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Light pupus and refreshments will be provided.
The Maui Young Democrats are currently hosting an open poll on the event Facebook page, asking the public to weigh in on possible debate topics. Topics range from Maui’s affordable housing crisis to the recent HC&S closure.
“There are a number of decisive issues that Maui County is facing during this election cycle,” said Tim Lara, President of Maui Young Democrats. “We want these events to help voters understand exactly where the candidates stand on these very important issues.”
Longtime council member Gladys Baisa has held the Upcountry council seat for the past five terms. Having reached the term limit, Baisa is ineligible to run in the upcoming 2016 election. The evening will not only highlight the candidates, but also celebrate Council Woman Baisa’s decades of dedication to the Maui and Upcountry communities.
Maui Young Democrats plan to host candidate forums, voter registration drives, community service events, social mixers, and public issue forums throughout the 2016 election cycle.
To RSVP to the Upcountry County Council Debate, visit the event Facebook Page. The public is also encouraged to stay up-to-date with future Maui Young Democrats’ events by “Liking” the official Facebook Page. For more information, or to request to be added to the YDM email list, email President@MauiYoungDems.com.
The MYD shall strive to:
• Stimulate, in young people, an active interest in governmental affairs
• Promote the involvement of young people in the political process
• Increase the political strength of young people
• Educate young voters and people who will become eligible to vote
• Advocate the highest degree of justice, social welfare and equal opportunity for Maui County and the state of Hawai‘i’s people
• Advocate for the long term protection and restoration of Maui’s environmental resources