Gaius Dupio II

Gaius Dupio II was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He earned a high school diploma from Pearl City High School. His career experience includes working in construction, as a baker, forklift driver, grocery clerk, and cashier.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Gaius but I go by kipi it’s my middle name, I graduated from pearl city high school in 2011 I live in Pearl City, I grew up in Pearl city I even worked at the Pearl city foodland for 10 years. I’m young, very talkative and I’d like to think I’m hard working. I’m very handy with tools, loves animals especially my dog Bella I try to take her everywhere I go and I think I’m a good son and a great grandson but I leave that opinion for discussion.

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?

Active member in your neighborhood by picking up trash, seeing me on the bus, shopping at foodland or don quiote, eating at Sadie’s or getting shave ice at aunty KaleisTransparency won’t hide secrets because I simply ant keep a secret, what I know is what you’ll knowYour opinions and your needs before my own. I believe that who better to know how to make someone’s life easier is the person telling me what they need, most of pearl city is a older generation so you all know how the world should work and taking knowledge and advice from your elders influenced with my youth to take the steps to make it happen is something worth thinking about

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reducing taxes

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

This position is a small fish in a big pond but hopefully with my work ethic getting matters done in my district I will be able to move up in office and have more authority to make real changes in government and legal systems

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I traveled to Europe and there was a king whose name is Constantine, his views I admired while reading the synopsis of each leader his belief wasn’t how can I grow my country to be more powerful or how can conquer more nations, I think it was in his diary’s he always questioned himself is he doing enough to make his people happy is he doing a good enough job. It seemed to me he was more concerned about being a great leader and a good person than being rich and powerful something you don’t see in many kings and or leaders

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Vikings a show from National Geographic will display how a farmer became a king because he wanted a better life for his family and his people, there is violence but you will see the shift of a great leader and a poor leader

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Honor, Availability, Commitment, Consistency

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have no shame when I come to asking questions. Things need to be done who do I talk to and I begin the process, it maybe long lots of paperwork a lot of people pointing fingers at whoever job it is but I signed up for this and if it needs to be done I’ll get it done

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To maintain and respect the district they are representing

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was a good leader, that I earned the respect and loyalty of the people of Hawaii through my hard work and dedication

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first historical moment was watching my friend and classmate Ray Cooper III win the PFL championship belt in 2020 from my phone on my lunch break I think I was 26-27 that is something that I think is historic watching somebody from your neighborhood someone you know went school with on national television have his dream come true that should be written in pearl city history

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at beard papa in pearl city making cream puffs for 2 years before it closed down then moved to foodland

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible, its a book written by many people who likely will have an answer or a perspective you need

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Aragorn II from lord of the rings

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Step out - the green

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Waking up at 5 am

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Maintaining the integrity of the district you represent and also unifying the community

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

If you have a problem with your neighbors trash, abandoned cars or even over grown grass and even a tree that’s destroying your house that’s on state property inform your representative

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No not at all

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The job is to be a public servant, I have served the public for 10 years getting your needs and a local grocery store

Tell us your favorite joke.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We should see where our tax dollars go with out question, and government officials should be held to the highest degree of accountability

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Yes the sad thing is legislators drag there feet when it comes to bills or laws you want to make your vote count having state ballot initiative will increase voter responses