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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR 2018 LG CAMPAIGN.
W
e were not successful, but we did our best.
Your help and assistance are appreciated.
I can be reached at wespero@hotmail.com
MAHALO!







PRIMARY ELECTION:  AUGUST 11, 2018
Early walk-in voting: July 30 - Aug. 8



Aloha Everyone,

Mahalo for visiting my website to learn about myself and my candidacy for higher office.  After 27 years in state and county government which includes 19 years in the Hawaii Legislature, I have made a decision to run for Lt. Governor of Hawaii.

The primary election is right around the corner, and It's imperative that you, your family, and your friends vote on primary day. Participating in our electoral process is a right and privilege we must not take lightly.  Early walk-in voting and absentee ballots have made voting easier for all voters.
 
Today, I am concerned that our state is becoming a state of haves and have nots with the high cost of living and the high cost of housing. My intention is to work with you and all stakeholders and residents to provide affordable housing for all, help the homeless, improve our education system, create employment opportunities, and maintain safe neighborhoods.  We must also be stewards of our environment so that our lands and ocean are safeguarded for all generations, present and future. 

The conversation begins now for the future of our state. Let's be creative, think out of the box, and offer ideas to debate and consider. I offer new experienced leadership that will work for ALL the people of our state.  It is our time. Together we can make the positive changes to improve Hawaii.
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
                                                                                                             Will Espero
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Success with protecting coral reefs by banning oxybenzone in sunscreen
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Bumpy Kanahele and friends at the Capitol to discuss homelessness and housing issues

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These UH engineering students showcase their car they built at the annual Car Show in Honolulu

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Senator Will Espero.  An active involved leader working for the residents of Hawaii.
LEADERSHIP... EXPERIENCE... RESULTS


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At a senior citizens' rally supporting the Meals on Wheels program

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Members of the AARP visit and discuss elderly issues with the Senator
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Hawaii's cattle ranchers visit the Capitol to discuss their issues and concerns.
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Supporting Oahu's Women's March
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2018 Men's March Against Violence - We are the solution!

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Solving the affordable housing shortage was the topic at this meeting with the Governor.

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50th Anniversary of Hanauma Bay Conservation District -
With Sen. Gil Riviere, Sen. Stanley Chang, & Lisa Bishop 

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Sen. Espero meets residents in Hawaii County.

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Sen. Espero met on the BIg Island
to discuss aerospace jobs and space exploration.

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The opening and blessing of the Pali Momi Cancer Center
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This senior citizen fair had Medicare Queens promoting good health and important information.

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Sen. Espero & other legislators in West Oahu
to visit manufacturing plants to discuss jobs and the economy.

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Senator Espero visiting a model of a dome shelter that could be used to help and assist the houseless.
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Persons pictured do not constitute an endorsement.
Pictures depict an active, involved lawmaker.



Out of the Darkness Community Walk to support suicide prevention efforts
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With Hawaiian Homesteaders to discuss housing issues for Native Hawaiians
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A friend & supporter of our elderly

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With the Special Action Team on Affordable Rentals to discuss Maui housing issues
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Senator Espero visited Kauai to see this tiny home for Hawaiian Homesteaders in Anahola.
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Visiting Maku'u Market in Puna

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I was able to speak with Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim about safe zones for the houseless.

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Senator Espero promoting goodwill with two summer interns visiting from China

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Senator Espero at an Ewa Beach clean-up; Protecting our shoreline & the environment

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A patriotic moment before the July 4th parade in Kailua!

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After congratulating the graduates, Senator Espero spoke about volunteerism and giving back to communities as the commencement speaker at Argosy University this Spring.
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Supporting eco-friendly energy efficient cars like Toyota's Mirai to help minimize fossil fuel use in Hawaii 

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Senator Espero and these 6th grade students worked
to ban oxybenzone in sunscreen to protect our coral.

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A joint legislative hearing on affordable housing chaired by Senator Espero & Rep. Brower.
Working for more affordable units as soon as possible.

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Supporting Hawaii's teachers at the State Capitol
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Raising awareness for climate change and global warming
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Senator Espero met with Kim Yu-seok (School of Korean Traditional Arts) and visiting artists from Korea

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June 6, 2017  -  Hawaii becomes the first state in the nation to pass legislation to work for goals
and objectives similar to the Paris Accords.  Fighting climate change

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Discussing downtown issues with Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock and Stanford Yuen in Chinatown
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Every life is precious. We all matter in Hawaii.  Walking for justice.

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Supporting teachers and public education at the Capitol
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High school students advocating for a smoke-free environment
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his visit to Hawaii
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Supporting the Annual Aids Walk at Kapiolani Park

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Senator Espero at a meeting with the Medical Cannabis Legislative Oversight Committee
where he is a member working to improve the program.

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With WWII veteran Eleanor Warner at the National Cemetery of the Pacific on Memorial Day
to honor our fallen soldiers

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Senator Espero was invited to Washington DC to discuss national domestic issues
with President Barrack Obama and his staff.


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With astronaut Buzz Aldrin at a space exploration conference in Hawaii County working to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics jobs
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Journalist and political commentator Cenk Uygur visited Senator Espero to discuss issues and concerns.
Host and Founder of The Young Turks

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At the IUCN World Conversation Congress where Senator Espero shared his proposed legislation to ban the sale of sunscreen which contains oxybenzone, a chemical that harms our coral.

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Supporting local agriculture and food sustainability are priorities for Senator Espero.

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Honoring an icon in the Filipino community, Maggie Domingo

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Former Congressman and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta being honored at the Capitol
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Senator Espero speaking on the Senate Floor during the 2016 legislative session

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Students from Iroquois Point Elementary School chat with Senator Espero
during a lunch break at the Capitol. 

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With U.S. Senator Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader, (D) from Nevada

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Discussing government and how laws are made with students from
Keoneula Elementary School

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Senator Espero, Senator Gabbard, Rep. Lopresti and others visited an affordable housing project.  Building more affordable homes and rentals are a priority of Senator Espero.

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With James Campbell High School students at the Capitol advocating
against smoking and cigarettes during Kick Butts Day

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During a visit to Pearl Harbor, to honor soldiers who died during
the West Loch disaster during WWII.

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Supporting STEM and robotics education and competitions for our youth

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Friends of Senator Will Espero:
Senator Espero is the most Qualified Person for the Job!

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Bill signing with Governor Ige on a bill to help with the rehabilitation inmates so they do not commit new crimes when released.

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Supporting Ewa little league sports and positive activities for your youth

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Promoting anti-drug messages and speaking against crystal meth
with students from Campbell and LCC

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In this video, Paula Akana interviews the senator about police reforms and improvements to the Honolulu Police Department.

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At the Foreign Trade Zone to look at a shipping container converted for ADU (accessory dwelling units) similar to ohana housing city and state officials.  It can also house the homeless.
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Kapuna Day at the State Capitol for Hawaii's elderly; With former U.S. Senator Dan Akaka and entertainment ambassador Danny Keleikini; Espero supporting elderly issues and proper care
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Youth members from the Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Club visit Senator Espero as nominees for state awards
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Suicide prevention was discussed at this hearing at the Capitol.  Senator Espero supports funding for suicide prevention and counseling.
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Senator Espero took the lead on medical marijuana legislation in 2015.

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HPD Officer Richard Robinson worked with Senator Espero on gun legislation to make our state and neighborhoods safer.

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Harbor and port security was the topic of the day as the senator met with federal representatives from the Coast Guard and Customs & Border Protection.

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These college students from China are learning about American/Hawaiian agriculture during a two week visit to Hawaii.  They had an opportunity to meet with Senator Espero who is the vice-president of the Hawaii Senate.
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Students from Holomua Elementary School on a recent visit to the Capitol to learn about government and  law making.

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James Campbell High School students visited with Senator Espero to discuss jobs and economic development in our state.

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Supporting science and technology, Senator Espero  poses with the solar powered plane as it travels on its historic trip around the world.
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The first annual Sakada Day at the state capitol honoring the first Filipino laborers who came to Hawaii in 1906.
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As the vice-president of the Hawaii Senate, Senator Espero leads the senate session in the president's absence.

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Supporting our military during Military Appreciation Month in the Lt. Governor's Office with Senate President Ron Kouchi of Kauai.

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Sen. Espero supports more locally grown agriculture in Hawaii.

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Senator Espero has been a strong advocate of improving and reforming our corrections system and law enforcement statewide.

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Senator Espero has been a strong advocate of building an aerospace industry in Hawaii.  He has been involved in efforts to bring space tourism to Hawaii, launch small satellites in Hawaii, support unmanned aerial systems testing in Hawaii, and promote robotics education in our schools.
 
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Senator Espero has advocated for new ambulances in our communities.

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Working with Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui on youth after school activities

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Senators Nishihara and Espero with NJROTC students from Waipahu High School
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85th birthday celebration of nana Pacita Saludes

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Celebrating mom's 80th birthday party with Councilmen Ron Menor & Brandon Elefante and former Representative Romy Mindo

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Leading the senate conference committee working on healthcare issues


Senator Espero was instrumental in passing the medical cannabis dispensary bill in 2015

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Smile! Espero Family Photo

With Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel during the ceremony establishing the Honouliuli Internment and POW Camp a national monument
People in these photos do not necessarily constitute an endorsement.  These are action shots of Senator Espero in active and involved in our state.


A big supporter of Hawaii's National Guard

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Supporting veterans with Councilman Ron Menor and then U.S. Senator Dan Akaka
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Working with former Governor George Ariyoshi to support and build Hawaii's aerospace industry

Visiting Washington DC with the Chamber of Commerce to support Hawaii's military

Chairing a hearing of the Public Safety, Intergovernmental & Military Affairs Committee

The bill signing for Sakada Day legislation with Gov. Ige honoring the first Filipino immigrants who came to Hawaii to work on the plantations starting in 1906
A Legislative Review with our elderly residents at the State Capitol

Supporting robotics education and international competitions for students in Hawaii

Discussing issues with Governor David Ige

Senator & Mrs. Clarence Nishihara and Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Will and Lyra
During key conference committee hearings, Senator Espero has been involved in shaping important legislation.
Senator Espero was the principal co-founder of Hawaii fashion Month in 2013.  This annual event has reinvigorated Hawaii's fashion industry.

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Members of the highly decorated World War II 442nd Infantry are honored at the State Capitol during the 2013 Legislative session


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NJROTC students from James Campbell High School visit the State Capitol

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Officers from the 27th Wolfhound Infantry are honored at the State Capitol during the 2013 Legislative Session

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Members of the O'Reilly family join 27th Infantry members (Wolfhounds)from Schofield Barracks at a recognition ceremony in the Senate Chambers

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Students from James Campbell High School join Senator Espero and Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui in the LG's office.

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West Oahu Senators: Will Espero, David Ige, Michelle Kidani, Maile Shimabukuro, Clarence Nishihara, Mike Gabbard

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Birthday celebration for Romana Tabiolo

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THIS SITE
Do Donate to our campaign, checks should be made to:
Friends of Will Espero
91-944 Waihua Place
Ewa Beach, Hawaii  96706
email:wespero@hotmail.com

People in photos do not constitute an endorsement. 
These photos depict the senator's involvement and action in our state.

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