Feena Bonoan

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Feena Bonoan completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonoan's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBonoan's journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to the principles of limited government, personal freedom, and fiscal responsibility. From her military experience, she understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing America and its diverse population. Her academic credentials, including a bachelors degree and military schools, laid the foundation for her deep understanding of policy and problem solving.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>More Freedom Less Government. Feena Bonoan is committed to addressing this key issue through innovative policies and solutions that prioritize individual freedom and limited government intervention. Reduce the size and scope of government to maximize individual freedom and economic opportunity.</li><li>American Tax Dollars Stay In America. No Foreign War Aid. There are far more noble causes right here in our own country that affect our citizens and we should be addressing like access to clean drinking water. Oppose using taxpayer dollars to support foreign conflicts.</li><li>Term Limits. US Senators become millionaires in one term on salary alone. Two terms is enough, if you couldn't do what you came to do in twelve years it's not going to happen in eighteen. Pass the Baton, congress needs term limits to promote political diversity and reduce corruption. If you are frustrated with the political status quo, term limits is a mechanism to ensure governmental accountability and refresh political leadership.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading1-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tGive The People What They Want, Feena supports the legalization of cannabis, treating it as a matter of personal choice and medical freedom. Cannabis prohibition has been an issue for decades causing more harm than good for far too long. <br/>\n<p>Reforming Insurance. Focus on solutions that increase transparency, reduce costs, and provide better coverage options for consumers.<br/>\n</p>\nFeena upholds the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and all Americans to own and carry firearms for self-defense, recreation, and other lawful purposes. Opposing undue restrictions on gun ownership and use, advocating for responsible gun ownership that respects individual freedoms while ensuring public safety.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading2-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe most important characteristics of an elected official are the same core values the Navy taught me to exemplify. They are honor, courage, and commitment. Honor to do what is right, the courage to do it under pressure, and commitment to the people to uphold the constitution.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading3-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe core responsibility of the office of a United States Senator is outlined in the constitution. A senator should to represent the people, read the bills, and vote appropriately.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading4-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy first job was working for my aunt Marilyn in her print shop throughout my high school years. My aunt Marilyn took me in as my guardian for my high school years when my mother passed away. The smell of warm ink on paper still takes me back to the summers I spent stacking boxes of paper and when I would lend a hand stuffing envelopes to help get jobs out on time. My aunt Marilyn was a pioneer in the media industry opening one of the first woman owned print shops in the country. I credit a lot of my media talent and communication skills from my years growing up in the printing industry and working at A1-Printing for Marilyn.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-222059-2024-09-10\" id=\"heading5-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-222059-2024-09-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-222059-2024-09-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-222059-2024-09-10\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tChase Oliver for President\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nFeena Bonoan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonoan's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Bonoan's journey is marked by an unwavering commitment to the principles of limited government, personal freedom, and fiscal responsibility. From her military experience, she understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing America and its diverse population. Her academic credentials, including a bachelors degree and military schools, laid the foundation for her deep understanding of policy and problem solving. 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? More Freedom Less Government. Feena Bonoan is committed to addressing this key issue through innovative policies and solutions that prioritize individual freedom and limited government intervention. Reduce the size and scope of government to maximize individual freedom and economic opportunity. American Tax Dollars Stay In America. No Foreign War Aid. There are far more noble causes right here in our own country that affect our citizens and we should be addressing like access to clean drinking water. Oppose using taxpayer dollars to support foreign conflicts. Term Limits. US Senators become millionaires in one term on salary alone. Two terms is enough, if you couldn't do what you came to do in twelve years it's not going to happen in eighteen. Pass the Baton, congress needs term limits to promote political diversity and reduce corruption. If you are frustrated with the political status quo, term limits is a mechanism to ensure governmental accountability and refresh political leadership. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Give The People What They Want, Feena supports the legalization of cannabis, treating it as a matter of personal choice and medical freedom. Cannabis prohibition has been an issue for decades causing more harm than good for far too long. Reforming Insurance. Focus on solutions that increase transparency, reduce costs, and provide better coverage options for consumers. Feena upholds the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and all Americans to own and carry firearms for self-defense, recreation, and other lawful purposes. Opposing undue restrictions on gun ownership and use, advocating for responsible gun ownership that respects individual freedoms while ensuring public safety. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? The most important characteristics of an elected official are the same core values the Navy taught me to exemplify. They are honor, courage, and commitment. Honor to do what is right, the courage to do it under pressure, and commitment to the people to uphold the constitution. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? The core responsibility of the office of a United States Senator is outlined in the constitution. A senator should to represent the people, read the bills, and vote appropriately. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? My first job was working for my aunt Marilyn in her print shop throughout my high school years. My aunt Marilyn took me in as my guardian for my high school years when my mother passed away. The smell of warm ink on paper still takes me back to the summers I spent stacking boxes of paper and when I would lend a hand stuffing envelopes to help get jobs out on time. My aunt Marilyn was a pioneer in the media industry opening one of the first woman owned print shops in the country. I credit a lot of my media talent and communication skills from my years growing up in the printing industry and working at A1-Printing for Marilyn. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Chase Oliver for President\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Feena Bonoan’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Economic Freedom and Fiscal Responsibility</b>\n</p><p>Feena advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending to stimulate economic growth and leave more money in the pockets of individuals and businesses.\n</p><p>Promoting a regulatory environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in vital sectors like technology, agriculture, and tourism.\n</p><p><b>Non-Interventionist Foreign Policy</b>\n</p><p>Feena does not approve of spending American tax dollars to aid foreign wars. American tax dollars belong in America.\n</p><p>Advocating for a focus on diplomacy and trade as tools for international relations, rather than military intervention.\n</p><p><b>Gun Rights</b>\n</p><p>Feena upholds the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and all Americans to own and carry firearms for self-defense, recreation, and other lawful purposes.\n</p><p>Opposing undue restrictions on gun ownership and use, advocating for responsible gun ownership that respects individual freedoms while ensuring public safety.\n</p><p><b>Immigration Reform</b>\n</p><p>Feena promotes a more open and efficient immigration system that respects the dignity of individuals seeking a better life, contributing to economic growth, and enhancing cultural diversity.\n</p><p>Advocating for the simplification of the immigration process to legally welcome workers and families that can contribute to Florida's economy.\n</p><p><b>Criminal Justice Reform</b>\n</p><p>Feena calls for reforms to the criminal justice system to address overcriminalization, particularly for non-violent offenses such as drug possession.\n</p><p>Supporting initiatives to reduce recidivism, such as sentencing reforms, rehabilitation programs, and the restoration of rights for non-violent offenders.\n</p><p><b>Privacy and Surveillance</b>\n</p><p>Feena will defend the privacy rights of individuals against unwarranted government surveillance and data collection, particularly in the digital age.\n</p><p>Opposing legislation that infringes on personal privacy under the guise of security or public health.\n</p><p><br/>\n</p><p><b>Education Choice and Reform</b>\n</p><p>Feena supports school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, to provide parents and students with more control over their educational paths.\n</p><p>Advocating for the decentralization of education to tailor learning experiences to local needs and preferences, rather than one-size-fits-all federal standards.\n</p><p><b>Property Rights and Environmental Stewardship</b>\n</p><p>Feena emphasizes the importance of property rights as a means to achieve environmental conservation, arguing that individuals and businesses have a vested interest in maintaining and enhancing the value of their property.\n</p><p>Promoting market-based solutions to environmental challenges, such as water rights trading to address Florida's water management issues.\n</p><p><b>Healthcare Freedom</b>\n</p><p>Feena advocates for more competition and less regulation in the healthcare sector to lower costs and improve quality.\n</p><p>Supporting the expansion of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and the ability to purchase health insurance across state lines.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Bonoan’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-5\"><a href=\"#cite_note-5\">[5]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Feena Bonoan did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "Feena Bonoan’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Economic Freedom and Fiscal Responsibility Feena advocates for lower taxes and reduced government spending to stimulate economic growth and leave more money in the pockets of individuals and businesses. Promoting a regulatory environment that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in vital sectors like technology, agriculture, and tourism. Non-Interventionist Foreign Policy Feena does not approve of spending American tax dollars to aid foreign wars. American tax dollars belong in America. Advocating for a focus on diplomacy and trade as tools for international relations, rather than military intervention. Gun Rights Feena upholds the Second Amendment rights of Floridians and all Americans to own and carry firearms for self-defense, recreation, and other lawful purposes. Opposing undue restrictions on gun ownership and use, advocating for responsible gun ownership that respects individual freedoms while ensuring public safety. Immigration Reform Feena promotes a more open and efficient immigration system that respects the dignity of individuals seeking a better life, contributing to economic growth, and enhancing cultural diversity. Advocating for the simplification of the immigration process to legally welcome workers and families that can contribute to Florida's economy. Criminal Justice Reform Feena calls for reforms to the criminal justice system to address overcriminalization, particularly for non-violent offenses such as drug possession. Supporting initiatives to reduce recidivism, such as sentencing reforms, rehabilitation programs, and the restoration of rights for non-violent offenders. Privacy and Surveillance Feena will defend the privacy rights of individuals against unwarranted government surveillance and data collection, particularly in the digital age. Opposing legislation that infringes on personal privacy under the guise of security or public health. Education Choice and Reform Feena supports school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, to provide parents and students with more control over their educational paths. Advocating for the decentralization of education to tailor learning experiences to local needs and preferences, rather than one-size-fits-all federal standards. Property Rights and Environmental Stewardship Feena emphasizes the importance of property rights as a means to achieve environmental conservation, arguing that individuals and businesses have a vested interest in maintaining and enhancing the value of their property. Promoting market-based solutions to environmental challenges, such as water rights trading to address Florida's water management issues. Healthcare Freedom Feena advocates for more competition and less regulation in the healthcare sector to lower costs and improve quality. Supporting the expansion of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and the ability to purchase health insurance across state lines. [4] ” —Bonoan’s campaign website (2024) [5]\n\nFeena Bonoan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Bonoan's campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>The Economy</b>\n</p><p>The state of Hawaii is in real trouble. This is not just because of the COVID-19 shutdown, but because of decades of one-party rule and bad fiscal choices. The Libertarian Party has been talking about the unfunded liabilities of the State Employee Retirement fund and the medical insurance component of that fund for the last few years. Finally, the general voting public is starting to understand the magnitude of this problem moving forward. Now our economy is in shambles. Tax revenues have dried up. If there was ever a situation that begged for the fiscal responsibility and free-market <i>advocacy of the libertarian movement now would be the time. We are going to have to cut spending, reevaluate our relationship to government employee unions, and allow for new profitable businesses to grow and thrive here.</i>\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Drug Policy Reform</b>\n</p><p>The fear of cannabis continues to outweigh the respect for individual rights and choices in our state. As a result, Hawaii’s most valuable cash crop remains illegal. Considering the number of voters concerned with keeping agricultural land from being developed you’d think this situation would change. Looking at the economics Hawaii has gone from a net exporter of cannabis products in the 1980s to a net importer today. Our known brands such as “Maui Wowie” and “Kona Gold” still have fans outside our state. All we need to do is remove the legal barriers to kick start our economy. We need to have a dispassionate and open-minded approach to this and all other issues. America and Hawaii suffer many problems related to the use of highly addictive and unhealthy drugs. These include high levels of theft that make many of us, who have no connection to drugs, victims. High levels of expensive incarceration, policing, and the taxes we pay for them have added costs. The long term decline in law enforcement’s ability to focus on and solve all other crimes is also well documented. We have high levels of addiction that do not seem to have changed much over many years of fighting a war on drugs. The health problems of addicts are worsened by the use of illegal and often impure street drugs. If we compare the problems of today with those in 1900, when heroin and cocaine were legal, the overall negative effect of the criminal model becomes obvious. So we ask for you to consider this question: “What is your priority; keeping addicts from getting their hands on drugs, or keeping addicts from getting their hands on your property?\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>No Victim, No Crime</b>\n</p><p>We should try to eliminate the number of people incarcerated. In addition to repealing the crimes of gambling and marijuana, we should do a thorough review to eliminate the criminalization of acts of consenting adults. This would add drug policy reform and decriminalizing prostitution to the list. But we need not stop there. There are many ways we can improve our current criminal justice system from policing and incarceration to the bail system and plea bargaining. We should get rid of qualified immunity so police are responsible for their actions and close the loopholes in Hawaii’s transparency laws to allow for all police records to be handed over.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>The Jones Act</b>\n</p><p>It’s time to eliminate the Jones Act. This outdated law has tortured our island for 100 years. It bogs our supply lines and increases the cost of everything here. We can do better. State lawmakers should send a powerful message to Congress that we don’t pay for higher shipping prices any longer.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Gun Liberation</b>\n</p><p>The right to bear arms shall not be infringed upon on my watch. Guns are tools for defense and should be treated with respect at all times.\n</p><p>The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights — life, liberty, and justly acquired property — against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any other individual or group. We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. We oppose all laws at any level of government requiring registration of or restricting, the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Unions</b>\n</p><p>I believe in unions. Unions allow employees to assemble and negotiate with employers to come up with practical solutions without the need for government intervention.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Taxation</b>\n</p><p>As a principled Libertarian, I do not support any tax. Taxes, combined with the cost of living in Hawaii is high already. If someone manages an exemption, I say let them have it.\n</p><p>When you pay taxes, do you do so voluntarily? Or do you do so because you are forced to do so?\n</p><p>If you don’t pay your taxes, what will happen? Will you be fined further? Harassed by the IRS or other government entities? Jailed?\n</p><p>The Libertarian Party is fundamentally opposed to the use of force to coerce people into doing anything. We think it is inherently wrong and should have no role in a civilized society.\n</p><p>Thus we think that government forcing people to pay taxes is inherently wrong.\n</p><p>Libertarians advocate for voluntary exchange, where people are free to make their own choices about what to do with their lives, their time, their bodies, their livelihood, and their dollars.\n</p><p>If Americans want to give money to the government for one reason or another, they should be free to do so. If Americans prefer to spend their money on other things, then they should be free to do that also.\n</p><p><br/>\n<b>Plastics &amp; Sustainable Hawaii</b>\n</p><p>The climate is changing, and Hawaii should adapt, not through government mandates, but through individual choices. Energy renewable portfolio standards are unrealistic and will make cars, airplanes, and ships illegal. Hawaii’s public utility commission has locked the state in old energy systems which are inflexible with more environmentally-friendly alternatives.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_4-1\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-4\">[4]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Feena Bonoan's campaign website (2022)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-6\"><a href=\"#cite_note-6\">[6]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Feena Bonoan completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonoan's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" id=\"heading-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI was dealt a hand most would have folded on. Every opportunity that has presented its self to me I have taken it. That kind of living has led me into a colorful variety of industries and I have honed many skillsets. Those skillsets have taken me far from home and my hand has become the one to beat on the table after the turn. I served 10 years active duty in the Navy, I am on the executive committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, a member of the National Libertarian Party, Vice-President of Zonta Club of Leilehua, and director of operations for the Hawaii Veteran Cannabis Alliance. I am a Class of Corona graduate from Hawaii Pacific University, an award winning filmmaker, and this year I am running for Hawaii Senate District 20.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" id=\"heading-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Something different, I am not a republican or democrat. I am guided by principles and experience, not party cronyism. </li><li>We can jumpstart our economy by starting with criminal justice reform.</li><li>Vote the incumbents out of office. </li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-86451-2020-09-08\" id=\"heading1-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-86451-2020-09-08\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-86451-2020-09-08\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-86451-2020-09-08\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCriminal justice reform.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "Bonoan's campaign website stated the following:\n“ The Economy The state of Hawaii is in real trouble. This is not just because of the COVID-19 shutdown, but because of decades of one-party rule and bad fiscal choices. The Libertarian Party has been talking about the unfunded liabilities of the State Employee Retirement fund and the medical insurance component of that fund for the last few years. Finally, the general voting public is starting to understand the magnitude of this problem moving forward. Now our economy is in shambles. Tax revenues have dried up. If there was ever a situation that begged for the fiscal responsibility and free-market advocacy of the libertarian movement now would be the time. We are going to have to cut spending, reevaluate our relationship to government employee unions, and allow for new profitable businesses to grow and thrive here. Drug Policy Reform The fear of cannabis continues to outweigh the respect for individual rights and choices in our state. As a result, Hawaii’s most valuable cash crop remains illegal. Considering the number of voters concerned with keeping agricultural land from being developed you’d think this situation would change. Looking at the economics Hawaii has gone from a net exporter of cannabis products in the 1980s to a net importer today. Our known brands such as “Maui Wowie” and “Kona Gold” still have fans outside our state. All we need to do is remove the legal barriers to kick start our economy. We need to have a dispassionate and open-minded approach to this and all other issues. America and Hawaii suffer many problems related to the use of highly addictive and unhealthy drugs. These include high levels of theft that make many of us, who have no connection to drugs, victims. High levels of expensive incarceration, policing, and the taxes we pay for them have added costs. The long term decline in law enforcement’s ability to focus on and solve all other crimes is also well documented. We have high levels of addiction that do not seem to have changed much over many years of fighting a war on drugs. The health problems of addicts are worsened by the use of illegal and often impure street drugs. If we compare the problems of today with those in 1900, when heroin and cocaine were legal, the overall negative effect of the criminal model becomes obvious. So we ask for you to consider this question: “What is your priority; keeping addicts from getting their hands on drugs, or keeping addicts from getting their hands on your property? No Victim, No Crime We should try to eliminate the number of people incarcerated. In addition to repealing the crimes of gambling and marijuana, we should do a thorough review to eliminate the criminalization of acts of consenting adults. This would add drug policy reform and decriminalizing prostitution to the list. But we need not stop there. There are many ways we can improve our current criminal justice system from policing and incarceration to the bail system and plea bargaining. We should get rid of qualified immunity so police are responsible for their actions and close the loopholes in Hawaii’s transparency laws to allow for all police records to be handed over. The Jones Act It’s time to eliminate the Jones Act. This outdated law has tortured our island for 100 years. It bogs our supply lines and increases the cost of everything here. We can do better. State lawmakers should send a powerful message to Congress that we don’t pay for higher shipping prices any longer. Gun Liberation The right to bear arms shall not be infringed upon on my watch. Guns are tools for defense and should be treated with respect at all times. The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights — life, liberty, and justly acquired property — against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any other individual or group. We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. We oppose all laws at any level of government requiring registration of or restricting, the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition. Unions I believe in unions. Unions allow employees to assemble and negotiate with employers to come up with practical solutions without the need for government intervention. Taxation As a principled Libertarian, I do not support any tax. Taxes, combined with the cost of living in Hawaii is high already. If someone manages an exemption, I say let them have it. When you pay taxes, do you do so voluntarily? Or do you do so because you are forced to do so? If you don’t pay your taxes, what will happen? Will you be fined further? Harassed by the IRS or other government entities? Jailed? The Libertarian Party is fundamentally opposed to the use of force to coerce people into doing anything. We think it is inherently wrong and should have no role in a civilized society. Thus we think that government forcing people to pay taxes is inherently wrong. Libertarians advocate for voluntary exchange, where people are free to make their own choices about what to do with their lives, their time, their bodies, their livelihood, and their dollars. If Americans want to give money to the government for one reason or another, they should be free to do so. If Americans prefer to spend their money on other things, then they should be free to do that also. Plastics & Sustainable Hawaii The climate is changing, and Hawaii should adapt, not through government mandates, but through individual choices. Energy renewable portfolio standards are unrealistic and will make cars, airplanes, and ships illegal. Hawaii’s public utility commission has locked the state in old energy systems which are inflexible with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. [4] ” —Feena Bonoan's campaign website (2022) [6]\n\n\nFeena Bonoan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bonoan's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I was dealt a hand most would have folded on. Every opportunity that has presented its self to me I have taken it. That kind of living has led me into a colorful variety of industries and I have honed many skillsets. Those skillsets have taken me far from home and my hand has become the one to beat on the table after the turn. I served 10 years active duty in the Navy, I am on the executive committee of the Libertarian Party of Hawaii, a member of the National Libertarian Party, Vice-President of Zonta Club of Leilehua, and director of operations for the Hawaii Veteran Cannabis Alliance. I am a Class of Corona graduate from Hawaii Pacific University, an award winning filmmaker, and this year I am running for Hawaii Senate District 20. 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? Something different, I am not a republican or democrat. I am guided by principles and experience, not party cronyism. We can jumpstart our economy by starting with criminal justice reform. Vote the incumbents out of office. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Criminal justice reform.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]