Hawaii police officers’ union endorses former councilman in Lt. Gov. race

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state’s police union is placing its help behind Ikaika Anderson within the race for Lieutenant Governor.

SHOPO picked the previous Metropolis Council chair as a result of they are saying he has a monitor document of supporting insurance policies that make the group safer.

“As our state faces rising crime and a statewide police staffing disaster, our group wants leaders with a confirmed monitor document of placing public security first,” SHOPO President Robert Cavaco stated.

Anderson served on the council for 11 years, however resigned in 2020 citing “household considerations.” He launched his marketing campaign for lieutenant governor in October.

“All of us depend upon regulation enforcement and our women and men in blue to maintain us secure. I decide to persevering with to work with you and the state of Hawaii Group of Police Officers, your state board, in addition to all your native boards, and the women and men that you just symbolize to maintain these individuals to maintain the individuals of this state secure,” Anderson stated to the union throughout the announcement Tuesday.

“Public security is of utmost significance to the individuals of the state of Hawaii, as it’s to me. And as a former elected official on the county stage, I completely perceive the challenges confronted by our regulation enforcement group,” Anderson added.

Different candidates for LG embody Sherry Menor McNamara, Keith Amemiya and Sylvia Luke.

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