Eddie Pirkowski in 2018 HI Senate race

On Corporations: Zero taxes would attract corporate headquarters

A: Make Hawaii a zero tax state, (using Wyoming as a model) thereby bringing new corporate headquarters, data centers, a new Hawaii Stock Exchange, and high technology data centers to Hawaii for high speed internet, long term secure data backup, AI, Big Data analytics/high tech training, to attract high technology companies and to retain the best and brightest of Hawaii to bring new permanent lifetime jobs to Hawaii for all the families of Hawaii.

On Energy & Oil: Sustainable green development; reduce our carbon footprint

A: Make reponsible decisions on sustainable green development, assembly, manufacturing, reducing emissions and impacting the environment. Regreen all of Hawaii and reduce our carbon footprint.

On Homeland Security: Cutting edge defensive and offensive security

A: Follow constitutional, congressional and presidential mandates to ensure lifetime safety and security for all the families of Hawaii and this nation with both cutting edge defensive and offensive security.

Q: What is your view of the role of the U.S. military in the islands, and would you like to see that role increased or decreased?

A: The Pacific Command and all the Armed Forces of the U.S. are vital to the integrity of both the defense and the offense of this nation. We seek peace through strength, trust and reliability, and we must always keep our word, for in the end, it is all we all really have. It is in this spirit with our whole hearts and souls, we support all the armed forces, allies, and their families. In this time of fast-paced technological development, we must lead as never before (e.g. hypersonic weapons, AI, defensive asset, state and nation shields).

On Jobs: Responsible spending for jobs and stable growth

A: 2020 balanced budget amendment, with responsible spending for jobs and stable growth, while reducing overhead administrative costs, and duplicative costs for services provided.