Endorsements

August 28, 2006

Burns’ Daughter, Granddaughter Endorse William Aila, Jr. for Governor

I support William Aila in his run for Governor of Hawaii because I believe he possesses the qualitiies we need to get Hawaii back on track to be the Hawaii it should be. He is a man of the people, one of us. He wants what we want and he is as passionate about it as we are.

He is a hands-on leader who works well with others to find solutions to our most pressing problems. He is vitally interested in solving the issue of affordable housing as the key to all aspects of affordable living in Hawaii, a rapidly escalating problem for our people.

I admire his thoughtful and creative intelligence, his quick grasp of issues, his receptivity and openness, his willingness to act on his beliefs, and his strength of character. Most of all, I am impressed by his honesty and integrity. These are qualities I learned to value deeply as a child."

- Dr. Sheenagh Burns - Daughter of Gov. John Burns

"I have had the honor to work alongside William Aila, Jr. at the Boating Division for the past 11 years. I truly respect his integrity, honesty, and his belief in the people of Hawaii. That is why I am supporting William Aila, Jr. in the race to be the next Governor of Hawaii."

- Meghan (Burns) Statts - Granddaughter of Gov. John Burns

August 31, 2006
Sierra Club Hawai`i Chapter endorses William Aila, Jr. and David Henkin for Election 2006

William Aila, Jr. and David Henkin join other candidates for the Sierra Club Hawai`i Chapter's Election 2006 Candidate Endorsement Announcement.

"The Sierra Club is proud to endorse William Aila, Jr. and David Henkin. William has always embraced the values of aloha `aina, and understands what it takes to make Hawai`i sustainable. David has proved himself through years of advocacy focused on protecting our resources."

-- Jeff Mikulina, Director of Sierra Club Hawai`i Chapter

September 6, 2006

The Hawai'i Coalition of Conservation Voters gives David Henkin and William Aila the "Good Earthkeeping Seal of Approval"

The Hawai'i Coalition of Conservation Voters endorses William Aila for Governor and David Henkin for Lt. Governor, stressing both have been successful environment advocates while, respectively, a public servant and public interest attorney.

"These public-spirited citizens have spoken up for native wildlife and clean environments, thus they can lead Hawaii to higher standards of sustainability," noted conservation biologist and founding Steering Committee member, Steven Lee Montgomery, Ph.D.

September 6, 2006

The Honolulu Weekly endorses William Aila in the Democratic primary

For the Democratic primary, "we pick Aila. We applaud his grassroots efforts and his willingness to run simply because he believes it's the right thing to do."

September 7, 2006

"Perpetuating Hawaiian culture depends on people with the conviction to sustain it through their practice, their integrity, and their energy. William Aila, Jr. and David Henkin have consistently demonstrated that conviction, opposing Senate Bill 8 (an attempt in 1997 by then-senators Randy Iwase and Malama Solomon to eliminate our ancient practices of traditional and customary gathering), working to revive cultural practice at Makua, and in countless other ways."

-- Momi Kamahele, co-founder `Ilio`ulaokalani Coalition

September 11, 2006

Supported by the GLBT Caucus of the Democratic Party.