Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Amy Perruso defeated John Miller in the general election for Hawaii House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Amy Perruso (D)	62.6	4,394
	John Miller (R)	37.4	2,622

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,016
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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John Miller (R)

I will support and sponsor legislation that reduces taxes and government regulations. I believe less taxation and lower regulations for citizens and business owners will help stimulate the economy.I believe in capitalism and the importance of hard work. I will work hard to lower taxes and excessive regulations that are keeping Hawaii business and citizens from being able to afford to live in Hawaii and raise a family here. The covid 19 epidemic had major life altering effects on Hawaii students both emotionally and educationally. It will take many years and a different approach to potential future pandemics to get the students caught up and back on track to receive a quality education.

I will support and defend the parental rights in all matters associated with their children.The pandemic helped expose some of the dirty little secrets in the D.O.E. of Hawaii. It also exposed the major perpetrators of these secrets. I will work to assure that Hawaii parents of students have a say and are not silenced in school board meetings and elsewhere. I will support legislation that seeks to eliminates the selection process of the Hawaii School Board. The School Board would be held more accountable by the citizens of Hawaii than by one Governor. In addition, I will sponsor legislation that prohibits any medical or counseling of students without the written permission from the students legal parents or guardians. The covid 19 epidemic

Law and Order. No society will be able to thrive without enforcement of their laws. Letting those who commit crimes out of jail without posting bail is not wise. HB1567 was passed in the State House and Senate. Fortunately, the Governor had the courage to veto the bill. Personally I am appalled that HB1567 was passed in the first place. The original sponsor of the bill asked the governor to veto it. What does that say to you? I will work to hard to makte sure our police officers and prosecuters have the resources and the laws they need to keep offenders off the streets. This type of legislation will not deter crime rather it puts the citizens of Hawaii at risk of becoming victims of more crime. In addition, I will supprot the Honolulu Prose

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

John Miller (R)

I will support and defend the rights of parents and guardians to be involved in public school board meetings and have a say in what their children are taught especially in matters of sex education.

I will present solutions to the growing homeless population that are both compassionate to the homeless and protect citizens and business owners. I will support law and order by giving the police officers and the prosecutors the recources they need to enforce the the existing laws. I will support increasing the penalties for white colar crime. I will not vote for any bill that increases taxes or makes it hard for local businesses to make a profit. I will advocate for the vulnerable Keiki and Kapuna. I will support, honor, and respect the military soldiers, officers, and their families. I will always support and defend the victims of crime first. Then we can all enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Addressing the issues of increased crime and the overcrowding of the prison system is a separate issue not made easier by allowing perpetrators out of jail without

consequence.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John Miller (R)

Father Damien. I would like to be able love and serve others like Father Damien did in Molokai. He went to A place and did what others where afraid to do. He refused to leave the place. He served and loved the people until his death.He won the hearts of the people and gave them hope.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

John Miller (R)

When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon on July 20,1969. I was six years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

John Miller (R)

Wendy's Restaurant. 1 years while in High School.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

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What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

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