Misty Kelai
Egan Inoue, Entrepreneur, Champion Athlete
Scott Foster
Mr. Joe Young
Naomi Hazelton, Magazine Publisher
Landa Phelan, Disabilities Advocate
Lt. General Hank Stackpole (Ret. USMC)
Darlene Nakayama, Healthcare CEO
Chuck Boller, Former Director of the Hawaii Film Festival
Amy Alejo and Prosy Strona
Richard and Lynn Onderko
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fernandez
Chu Lan Shubert-Kwock
Mun Won Chang and Paul Schultz
Ben Toyama, Long-time Ewa Resident and Union Leader
Danny Casler, Entrepreneur & Actor
Rusty Komori, Record-Breaking High School Tennis Coach
Pacita Saludes
Marsha Joyner, ThinkTech Hawaii Host
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Law
Carrie and Amado Bermuda
Toby Portner and Melissa Wright
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2016 ENDORSEMENTS and/or supporters to date include: The Honolulu Star Advertiser, National Association of Social Workers, General Contractors Association, Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Government Employees Association, Operating Engineers Local 3, Hawaii Teamsters Local 996, Building Industry Association, Carpenters Union Local 745, AFL - CIO, Iron Workers Local 625, ILWU Local 145, United Public Workers, Laborers Local 368, Board of Realtors, Small Business Owners, Your neighbors!
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Endorsements for the 2012 election:
Honolulu Star Advertiser Newspaper, Build-PAC, Veterans in Politics, ILWU, HGEA, UPW, Iron Workers, Operating Engineers, Painters and Allied Trades, Laborers, Teamsters, Hawaii State Teachers Association, UHPA, Firefighters Association, AFL-CIO
The following endorsements were secured for the 2010 election:
Board of Realtors, Hawaii Optometrists, Operating Engineers, National Association of Social Workers, University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, Hawaii State Teachers Association, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Build Pac Hawaii, Painters and Allied Trades, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Hawaii Teamsters 996, ILWU, Ironworkers 625, Hawaii Government Employees Association, United Public Workers, AFL-CIO, Firefighters Association
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Rep. Tom Brower & Rep. Chris Lee
(Mr. Beamer passed away on March 29, 2011: Rest In Peace)
Retired Army Major Charles "Dick" Beamer, Ph.D was Senator Espero's honorary campaign chairman. 92 years young, Mr. Beamer was affectionately known as the Mayor of Ewa Beach. He had been very active with the Ewa Beach Lions Club, Ewa Neighborhood Board, Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Club, Democratic Party of Hawaii, and other organizations throughout the years.
"I believe Senator Espero is the best senator Ewa Beach has had, As a full-time legislator, he is effective and gets results." -Dick Beamer
Retired Army Major Charles "Dick" Beamer, Ph.D was Senator Espero's honorary campaign chairman. 92 years young, Mr. Beamer was affectionately known as the Mayor of Ewa Beach. He had been very active with the Ewa Beach Lions Club, Ewa Neighborhood Board, Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Club, Democratic Party of Hawaii, and other organizations throughout the years.
"I believe Senator Espero is the best senator Ewa Beach has had, As a full-time legislator, he is effective and gets results." -Dick Beamer
"Will and I serve on the Ewa Beach Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors. He is committed to our youth and our community." - Denise Duyhaylonsod Oliveira, Ewa Beach
"Senator Espero has been a strong advocate for our district in the Legislature for over 10 years. Our new schools, Ft. Weaver Road widening & beautification, and the North-South Road have been great for our residents. He is a true and valued friend. We urge you to support Senator Espero as his experience for our community is second to none."
Dr. Gerald and Gwen Powers, Ewa by Gentry East
Emme Tomimbang, TV & Radio Personality _
"We are proud of the success Will has had for Ewa Beach and himself." Ben Toyama, Ewa Beach
Ewa Beach residents Mayette Smith and Leticia Acido-Mercado have worked at the State Capitol for many years and have assisted Senator Espero on key issues impacting our community and state. Their support of Senator Espero is based on their direct, personal work with him.
"Senator Espero is certainly one of the most hard working and effective legislators at the Capitol. His work for Ewa Beach is priceless." -Mayette Smith, Ewa by Gentry East
Norman Pang, Former Principal Holomua Elementary School
Kevin and Elizabeth Hata-Watanabe, Ewa by Gentry
Liz is the founder of The Hata Foundation which assists Hawaii's needy families. thehatafoundation.org
"Keoneula Elementary School, Ewa Makai Middle School, UH West Oahu - The senator had a hand in all of these projects. He's getting results!" -Senora Maria E. Correa, Ewa Beach, Retired Teacher, Director Los Amigos Ballet Folklorico
Cayla, Lynette, Craig & Caitlin Nakatsukasa Ewa By Gentry East
Rowena Martinez, Ewa Beach
"Will is responsive and extremely capable. Of all the elected officials in Ewa, he is the most qualified and effective." -Sol and Lila Rattner, Ewa by Gentry East
Mun Won Chang, Paul Schultz (Ret. Admiral) & kids West Loch Estates
"I may not agree with Will on every issue, but I respect him and I know he is the best person for the job." Karen Wenke, Small Business person, Ewa Beach
Ed Barrati, Ewa Beach
"Will has done a good job for Ewa Beach. Traffic has greatly improved and new schools are being built. Ewa Beach needs to re-elect Senator Espero for the experience he brings to the job". - Tesha Malama, Former Chair, Ewa Neighborhood Board
"Quite simply, Senator Espero is very involved and gets the job done." - Tony and Louise Becker, Ocean Pointe
"Will Espero deserves your vote. He is a dedicated public servant who gets results." Maureen Andrade, Waipahu Community Leader
" As the former branch manager of the Ewa Beach Library, I could always rely on Senator Espero's support of library services and programs." -Caroline Coleman, daughter Lilinoe (IPA student) Ocean Pointe
"Ewa Beach cannot afford not to have Senator Espero in office. We need his influence and experience." -Steve Knauer, Ocean Pointe
Almogela Derico Sr., Ewa Beach
"Will is active and involved and cares about our community." - Auntie Arline Eaton, Kupuna
"Senator Espero communicates openly and does ask for our advice and input on issues. He is definitely engaged with area residents." Sandy and Lyle Halverson, Ocean Pointe
"I remember when Ft. Weaver Road had terrible congestion. Senator Espero solved our traffic congestion." -Angelo and Libby Galas, Ewa Beach
Tammy Salvador, Ewa Beach
Admiral Ron Hays, Vice-Chief of Naval Operations '83-'85 and Commander-In-Chief U.S. Pacific Command at Pearl Harbor '85-'88 supports the re-election campaign of Senator Espero. This photo was taken during a visit to Senator Inouye's office at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC.
Veronica Duzon, Ewa by Gentry
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"Thank you senator for the Fort Weaver Road widening." Marlene Uesugi, Arbors, Ewa Beach
"We support Senator Espero because we know he is the most qualified for the job." - Kaui and Mary Serrao
"Senator Espero is making a difference for Ewa Beach." -Liz Holmes, Ocean Pointe
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bise, Ewa Villages
Zoe Tanaka & mother, Betsy Tanaka -Waipahu
Eddie Sesson, Dante Buan - Ewa Beach
Bob McDermott, Ewa Beach
"Will is a reasonable, rational thinker. He thinks things out before making decisions. He is the right person for the job." -Gina Williams, Sun Terra on the Park, Ewa Beach
Thelma Dreyer, Ewa Beach
Cely Villareal, Aurora Ponce & Mom, Ewa Beach
"Will supports the working men and women of Hawaii. He supports fair wages and safe working conditions." - Dave Mori, Ewa Beach, ILWU
Ray Galas, Jr., JCHS '88
Dee White, Ewa Beach
"Will has helped me with the West Oahu Civil Air Patrol Cadet program. He is dedicated to helping our youth." -Richard Hargrave, Ewa by Gentry East
Carmelita Baldueza, Baldueza Market, Ewa Beach
Legendary Waipahu Businessman, Mr. Goro Arakawa
Sal and Mercedes Masa, Retired U.S. Navy
Mr. & Mrs. Floro Dioquino
Rev. Rod Almosara, Waipahu Brethren of Christ International
Kaleve Tufono-Iosepa, Ewa Beach
Mr. and Mrs. Benito Ordillo from Ewa Beach
"Senator Espero came out strong against Friday Furloughs of public schools. He was thinking of our kids." -Tom and Joan Baldovino from Ewa Beach
"I have been active at the State Capitol on several issues, and Senator Espero has been very helpful. He understands the issues and knows how to get results. He is the best person to represent our district in Ewa. Experience does count!" -Alicia Maluafiti, Sun Terra, Gentry
Fermin, Norma & Tante Montero, West Loch Fairways
Fred & Susan Martinez, Retired U.S. Navy
Mitchell Tynanes - Former Chair, Ewa Neighborhood Board, Carpenter's Union
L. Buenafe: JCHS, Class of 2010 : Hawaii Pacific University
Wendy Ferreira, Ewa Beach, Property Manager
"Senator Espero knows how to produce results. His experience is necessary as our community continues to grow and our needs grow as well. He is an up and coming leader we can be proud of." - Joe Rattner, Carriages, Ewa by Gentry
"The Ft. Weaver Road re-paving is smooth and beautiful. Thanks Senator Espero" - Former State Representative Romy & Rica Mindo, Former Local 5 President (Romy)
" The Fort Weaver Road widening has made a huge difference in our commute. Mahalo Senator Espero." -Elmer Omar, Ewa Villages, HGEA member
Dolly Uy, Ewa Beach
"I'm supporting the most qualified person to be our state senator. 8 years as a state senator; 3 years as a state rep; 8 years working for Mayor Fasi. That person is Will Espero without a doubt." -Chris Lewis, Ocean Pointe
Corey Correa, Businessman and Brian Hanson, Ocean Pointe, Software Engineer
Andrew "Kona" Purdy, Ewa Beach, Ewa Beach Boys & Girls Club Staff
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Alex and Qarina Song, Ewa Beach
Maria Kyi, Ewa Gentry and Ana Williams, Ewa Beach
Zeny Muyot, Elena Farinas and friends at birthday/retirement party in Ewa Beach for Manang Elena.
Darryl Hodson, Ewa Beach
Rosita & Charles White, Ocean Pointe
Tammy Hong -Manager of Girly Nails, Waipahu
Representative Glenn Wakai and Tammy Kubo joined Senator Espero at a recent fundraiser.
"We have worked with Senator Espero on many community events. He truly cares about our district and keeps in touch with the grassroots. He is the most qualified person to be our state senator." -Coby & Eileen Lynn, Hanakahi Street, EB
Billy Villareal, President, United Pangasinan of Hawaii
State Representative Mele Carroll, Maui - JCHS Class of '82
"I have seen the improvements in our district which Will has fought for. The traffic problems on Ft. Weaver Road are 100% better than a few years ago, and the new schools are great for our kids. We need Will to continue fighting for Ewa Beach." -Steve Tomino, Soda Creek, Ewa by Gentry
"Will is assessable and always willing to listen. He is in tune with our community and knows the issues well." -Karen Gionson, Ewa Beach
Brill Villareal and nephews, Ewa Beach
The Capati family, Ewa Beach
Dr. Belinda Aquino and Vice-Speaker of the House Michael Magaoay
Julie Enriquez: Owner, Studio Glam, Waipahu
Leticia "Bing" Cadiz (far right), Waipahu resident and owner of Golden Cuts at Waipahu Town Center, and friends during a recent pau hana at her salon support Senator Espero.
"Will is a dedicated professional committed to our community. We like his work ethic and involvement." - Sam and Josie Fisk, Ewa by Gentry
Adela Salacup: Ewa Beach, Radio Announcer
Melanie Baldueza: Caregiver, Ewa Beach
"The senator works hard for our district. All my family and friends support him. He listens to everyone's point of view." - Rudy Esquivel, Ewa Beach
Crisanto and Bobbee Barba: Ewa by Gentry, Ewa Beach
Ben Rosales: Storekeeper, Ewa Beach
Former Governor John Waihee, State of Hawaii
Dr. Raymond Liongson
Elle Zhang, Realtor & David Rolf, Hawaii Auto Industry
Dante Carpenter: Former State Senator, Former Big Island Mayor, Current Chair -Democratic Party of Hawaii
John McNamara & Sherry Menor-McNamara
Karen Nakamura, Building Industry Association
- Senator Laura Figueira & Former Senate President Emeritus, Robert Bunda
Eddie Agas: President, United Filipino Council of Hawaii
Larry Ordonez and Daughter, Erika
Ben Villaflor, WBA World Jr. Lightweight Champion, 1972, 1976
College classmates from Seattle University: Derek Uyeoka, Agnes (Bristol) Lee, Simeon Miranda
Georgette Stevens, Kapolei Community Leader
State Representative Maile Shimabukuro -Makaha, Waianae
State Representative Karen Awana, Maili and Nanakuli
Manny Sales and Nestor Muyot
Senator Dwight Takamine, Deputy Prosecutor Don Pacarro and Senator Brian Taniguchi with Senator Espero
Rep. Angus McKelvey, State Representative from Maui
Chris Vandercooke, Blues Guitarist
Janis Chang and Michelle Tomiko
Ben Cabreros, Former State Representative
Tim Johns, President & CEO, Bishop Museum and Tom Smyth, President, Military Officers Assoc. of America, Hawaii Chapter
Roger Takabayashi, Former President, HSTA - Juliana Romero, Teacher at Kapolei High School, Former resident Ocean Pointe - Wil Okabe, President, HSTA
Lei Ahu Isa - Board of Education Member, Former State Representative
Janis Akuna, Member - Board of Education, Former Chair, Hurricane Relief Fund
Amelia Casamina Cabatu, Radio Personality
Auntie Maggie Domingo, Filipino Community Leader
Nat Kinney, IUPAT District Council 50
Alex Sonson: Former State Representative, Waipahu
Ewa Laird Smith - Executive Director, USO Hawaii
Filmmaker, Founder of UH Academy of Creative Media, Chris Lee
Former Director Hawaii State Film Office, Donne Dawson
Rep. John Mizuno and Sen. Carol Fukunaga
Senator Suzanne Chun-Oakland, Chair, Human Services Committee
"As the State Director of Street Bikers United Hawaii, Inc, I have worked with Senator Espero on legislation. This year we were able to incorporate motorcycles into the state's Lemon Law, and Senator Espero was the main sponsor of the bill. He is an effective lawmaker who is responsive to our needs." -Brian Grayling & wife, Teri
Filipina Healthcare Professionals for Senator Espero
Aimi Oswalt, Retired, Advertising
State Senator Brickwood Galuteria
Megumi Kurachi, Consultant
State Senators Roz Baker and Michelle Kidani
James Stone, Attorney
Roy Yonaoshi, Retired Bank Executive
David Rodrigues
RE-ELECT SENATOR WILL ESPERO
Experience With Results
The Best Person to Continue Serving Our District
Experience With Results
The Best Person to Continue Serving Our District
"Senator Espero is working to get me a dog park in Ewa. He has my vote." - Beauty, Ewa by Gentry, Carriages
"Hop to it and support Senator Espero. He is a very nice guy who has supported bills to protect animals. Anyone have a carrot you can spare?" - Brownee
Tash De Castro, Ewa Beach
We're supporting Will because he's a shoe-in for re-election." -The Shoe Family
