2022 Stonewall Caucus of the DPH State Candidate Questionnaire
Aloha Candidate,

Mahalo for your interest in the Stonewall Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, formerly the LGBT Caucus. We are Hawai‘i's only LGBTQIA+ political, policy and legislative focused organization.

Please note that we will make your responses to the Candidate survey public to our members and supporters.

Should you have any questions please contact our Chair & SCC Representative Michael Golojuch, Jr. at michael@hawaiidemocrats.org

Mahalo,

Stonewall Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i

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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
State Office being sought: *
District Number *
Cell number *
Campaign Website *
1. Do you support the establishment of Hawaii’s Commission on the Status of the LGBTQ+ Community? *
Please explain: *
2. What is your position on any proposed religious exemption amendments to the public accommodations law or other non-discrimination legislation? *
3. LGBTQIA+ seniors face unique barriers in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services. How would you address these issues on a state level? *
4. While huge advancements have been made towards equality for the gay and lesbian community (i.e., the U.S. Supreme Court bringing marriage equality for all American citizens), do you support assisting the transgender and non-binary community in obtaining their equal rights? *
What do you propose to do to help them obtain this justice? *
5. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has historically refused to direct market Hawai‘i to the LGBTQIA+ community. Do you see marketing to the LGBTQIA+ community as a parity issue? *
Please explain: *
6. Bullying and harassment are widespread problems with significant adverse consequences for students. What do you think that the state legislature can do to address bullying and harassment in schools and beyond? *
7. Income inequality impacts the LGBTQIA+ community since our community faces higher rates of poverty, homelessness, and economic insecurity than the heterosexual, and cisgender community. What are your plans to help deal with income inequality and the housing/homeless crisis? *
What in particular would you propose to help the LGBTQIA+ community in these areas? *
8. Do you support equal access to all fertility options for same-sex couples? *
Please explain: *
9. LGBTQIA+ youth account for 40% of the homeless unaccompanied minors, while the LGBTQIA+ community accounts for about 10% of the general population. Currently Hawai‘i has no safe-haven shelters for homeless unaccompanied minors. What do you propose that the Hawai‘i State Legislature due to rectify this situation? *
10. Do you think that minors should be able to access mental healthcare without parental or guardian approval? *
Please Explain: *
11. Do you think that minors should be able to access medical care with regards to birth-control, PReP, or HIV/AIDS without parental or guardian approval? *
Please explain: *
12. Is there any plank in the platform of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i you do not agree with or would change? *
Please explain: *
13. Hate crimes have been underreported in the state of Hawai‘i for the past 20 years. What do you think the State Legislature can do to get accurate reports of hate crimes. *
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