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16-member committee to raise funds for gubernatorial campaign

HONOLULU – Lt. Governor Duke Aiona today announced members of his finance committee who are raising money for his 2010 gubernatorial campaign. Sixteen committee members have each pledged to donate $6,000, the maximum amount allowable by state law, and to raise additional financial contributions for the growing campaign.

“I sincerely appreciate the active support of such a prestigious committee,” said Lt. Governor Aiona. “Our finance team represents a broad spectrum of experiences, yet we share a common vision to diversify our economy, become a world model of clean energy and improve education without raising taxes on our families and small businesses.”

“I am honored to support Duke Aiona for Governor,” said Dr. Phillip Hellreich, a dermatologist, who has been selected to chair the committee. “Hawai`i needs a person with his integrity to lead us in 2010 and beyond.”

“Duke and Vivian Aiona truly care about Hawai`i and making our state the best place to live, work and raise our families,” said committee member Sandy Fong, vice president of Market City Shopping Center. “Duke is a true servant leader committed to doing what’s best for Hawai`i. Revitalizing the economy, creating jobs and improving our education system are his top priorities.”

“Duke Aiona understands the needs of small businesses and will fight for tax relief for all of our citizens,” said committee member Jean Rolles, a hotel executive. “He knows what it takes to create jobs and strengthen our economy, and he understands that you have to have employers before you can have employees.”

Committee member Sid Ayabe, an O`ahu-based attorney, added, “Duke Aiona has my support for Governor because he understands the complex relationship between lawmaking and the power of judicial review, having previously served as a circuit court judge and presently as the Lieutenant Governor. His legal foresight, compassion, integrity and character show that he will make wise decisions that will affect us for generations to come.”

Among the Duke Aiona for Governor finance committee members:

• Patrick Aiona, businessman
• Sid Ayabe, attorney
• Gae Bergquist-Trommald, businesswoman
• Sandy Fong, vice president, Market City Shopping Center
• Dr. Philip Hellreich, dermatologist
• Roy Jones, insurance salesman
• Roland Lagareta, financial advisor (retired)
• Jean E. Rolles, hotel executive
• Sunny Mudd, financial consultant
• Sarah Nordwall, fashion consultant
• Dave Morris, contractor
• Dwight Otani, president, Otani Produce
• Hiram Rivera, general contractor
• Terry Thomason, attorney
• Mike Aki, construction company president
• David Kowalski, healthcare executive