Bob McDermott
Bob McDermott (Republican) Bob McDermott served in the U.S. Marine Corps. McDermott earned an M.B.A. from Chaminade University. His career experience includes working as a realtor and a nonprofit executive director.
“A viable and sustainable solution to reducing our waste stream, creating renewable electricity, and lowering the City’s wastewater treatment costs has arrived – It's called Super Critical Water Oxidation. This innovative technology is up and running in the pilot plan phase in Orlando, FL and Cork, Ireland. Results have been so promising that both municipalities are breaking ground on commercial size operations at the time of this writing.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes) “One of the major issues will be facing is the growing population of homeless in our parklands. I offer no slogan or quick fixes as there are none, however, below is my view of the situation as I see it in brief. The Homeless issue is a complicated one, with no easy solutions. Recognizing that the homeless and poor have been with us since antiquity, it requires a thoughtful and deliberate approach.”
(Ballotpedia campaign themes)Mark Owens
Mark Owens (Democratic) A former University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow baseball player and San Francisco Giants minor leaguer, Markus understands what it takes to build a team, overcome challenges, and work together toward a common goal. That same commitment to teamwork has guided his career and service to Hawaiʻi.
· Mark Owens campaign website
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“Bringing leadership that delivers results for ‘Ewa Beach. Working together to solve our community’s challenges. It’s time for a Senator who gets things done.”
(Mark Owens campaign website) “From youth baseball to supporting our schools, Markus is committed to giving our keiki the opportunities they deserve. Quality education, safe schools, and positive alternatives to crime are investments in our community’s future.”
(Mark Owens campaign website)