Ernie Martin for City Council

Ernie Martin on Hawaii Kids Media

webmaster — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:58:32 +0000

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City Council Candidate Ernie Martin on KITV

webmaster — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:33:01 +0000

Ernie Martin talks about crime, North Shore development, and rail during an interview aired on KITV.

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Former U.S. Congressman Ed Case Supports Ernie Martin

webmaster — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:11:21 +0000

Mililani, HI October 25, 2010 – Former U.S. Congressman Ed Case is supporting Ernie Martin’s bid for Honolulu City Council District 2. Said Ed Case, “Ernie is clearly the most experienced of the two candidates vying for this seat. With nearly half of the city council next year being new, we need someone with experience who can come in and make a positive difference right away. Ernie’s got what it takes.”

Said Ernie Martin, “I am honored to have the support of former Congressman Ed Case. Ed has a good feel for the issues facing our district, having represented our district during his time in Congress. I am grateful to Ed for his support, as well as the thousands of District 2 residents who voted for me in the primary.”

Ernie Martin, a 20+ year resident of District 2 is the current acting Director of Community Services for the City & County of Honolulu. He is facing candidate John White in the General Election for City Council District 2, which covers Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, Mokuleia, Waialua, Haleiwa, Waimea, Pupukea, Sunset Beach, Kahuku, Laie, Hauula, Punaluu, Kahana, Kaaawa, Kualoa, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Ahuimanu, and a portion of Heeia.

Ernie Martin seek seat on Council

webmaster — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:37:50 +0000

Ernie Martin is an attorney and 23-year city official who says constituents have told him to fix basic services.

John White has city and federal legislative experience and is a proponent of renewable energy and sustainable agriculture.

The two will face off in the Nov. 2 election for the City Council’s 2nd District seat. It is the biggest and most agricultural of Oahu’s nine Council districts, encompassing Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, the North Shore and parts of Windward Oahu down to Heeia.

The winner will succeed Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz, who is term-limited and is running for state Senate.

Martin says he has the experience to hit the ground running on a Council that will have many first-time members.

Ernie shares plans for Oahu’s rural communities

webmaster — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:20:29 +0000

Over the past 20 years, my wife and I have seen several changes in the district as we raised our children.

I have learned many things about government operations in the various positions I held for the last 23 years with the City & County of Honolulu.

These, along with discussions with residents throughout the district, have provided me with a unique understanding of the district and how to make it better for all of us.

District 2 is diverse with competing needs, but retaining its rural character and quality of life is important to everyone.

We need to focus on the pressing issues of today while build our future.

We need a balanced budget which can be achieved by reducing administrative costs (e.g., implementing energy efficient cost savings) while enhancing our revenues.

We need to support sensible development by redeveloping brown space instead of developing over our green space, which can create jobs without overtaxing our infrastructure; and, we need safe communities.

We need to provide safe neighborhoods so that future generations can thrive in our unique and rural district.

Ben Shafer Throws Support Behind Ernie Martin

webmaster — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:27:40 +0000

Mililani, HI October 18, 2010 – Ernie Martin has garnered the support of Kahana resident Ben Shafer in his bid for City Council. Shafer ran unsuccessfully against Ernie Martin and John White in the City Council District 2 primary election. According to Shafer, “We opposed each other in the primary, so I know both Ernie and John really well. To me, Ernie knows the district, he knows the people, and he knows the issues. Plus, he’s got the city experience, so he can get things through. I’m voting for Ernie in the General, I hope my supporters will too.”

Said Ernie Martin, “I am humbled by the support from my primary election opponent Ben Shafer, as well as the thousands of supporters who voted for me in the primary. It would be an honor for me to represent the people of District 2, and to use my experience to make all of Honolulu the kind of place I want my children to raise their children in.”

Insights with Dan Boylan

webmaster — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:04:09 +0000

Please click the link below to view Ernie’s interview on PBS Hawaii’s Insights with Dan Boylan:

http://www.pbshawaii.org/ourproductions/insight.php

North Oahu Candidates Hone in on Land Preservation

webmaster — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:22:40 +0000

Ernie and other candidates speak their minds on land preservation. No other candidate has the experience in government to understand how to “keep the country, country.” Read more about Ernie’s views on land preservation and other issues.

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Hawaii Teamsters Local 996 Endorse Ernie

webmaster — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:33:52 +0000

The Hawaii Teamsters Local 996 recently endorsed Ernie for City Council in District 2. ”Mahalo to the Teamsters for believing in my candidacy and for fueling the momentum of our campaign. With the Primary Election only a few weeks away, we are grateful for this endorsement and look forward to a positive outcome on September 18th,” Ernie said.

Ernie Wins the Endorsement of the ILWU, Local 142

webmaster — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:15:44 +0000

Ernie recently won the endorsement of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 142. ”I am truly honored and humbled by this major endorsement.” Ernie said at a recent fund-raising event. With over 22,000 members, the ILWU is the largest private sector union in the state. Ernie is very grateful for their support and confidence in his candidacy.