Ige taking a laid-back approach to re-election
Unlike some politicians whod grab the center of attention at a public event, shaking every hand within reach, Gov. David Ige was characteristically laid-back recently when he visited Maui for a senior housing groundbreaking ceremony in Pukalani and a visit to Kula Hospital.
During the blessing for Hale Mahaolus 61-unit Ewalu project at Kulamalu, he blended in with the crowd. If he were not accompanied by beefy bodyguards and called forward to make a few remarks, he might have gone unnoticed.
Recent polls have cast doubt on Iges chances for re-election, and Ige acknowledged that his administration has not done enough to publicize its successes.
During an interview earlier this month with The Maui News at Kula Hospital, Ige was not shy about saying he is running for re-election as governor in 2018 and that hes proud of his administrations accomplishments.
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