A Super PAC Backed By The Carpenters Union Is Pouring Cash Into This Maui Council Race

The same group funded by the construction industry that has made headlines across Hawaii for political attack ads in past elections is throwing its weight behind a few Maui County races — putting tens of thousands of dollars behind one candidate in particular.

Hawaii residents may already be familiar with the negative ads pushed by Be Change Now, a super PAC backed by the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters that spent more than $3 million in the primary race for lieutenant governor in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat Rep. Sylvia Luke. Besides spending massive amounts of cash in hopes of swaying voters, Be Change Now also endorses candidates who it says are committed to advancing its “shared vision for a better Hawaii.”

Be Change Now is throwing its support behind three people running for the Maui County Council who, if elected, could take control away from progressives who have made up the council majority over the last four years…. Read More