Paul Applegate | 2026 Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Interview | Hōʻike (Updated)

Re-uploaded due to a technical issue that added a black screen to the end of the video. The interview content is unchanged. Paul Applegate, candidate for Kauaʻi County Council, sits down with Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. In this interview, Applegate answers the same questions asked of every candidate, covering the biggest issue facing Kauaʻi, the cost of living, substance use treatment, housing, tourism, traffic, and the County budget. This interview is part of Hōʻike's Kauaʻi County Council Candidate Interviews, featuring all 14 candidates for Kauaʻi County Council. Each candidate was asked the same core questions and given equal time to respond. Hōʻike does not endorse candidates. Watch all 14 interviews: ELECTION INFORMATION General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Voter registration and election info: https://elections.hawaii.gov Candidate website: https://www.paulforkauai.com This series is brought to you in part by Kōkeʻe Lodge. ABOUT HŌʻIKE Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media is a nonprofit providing public, educational, and government access media for the island of Kauaʻi. Learn more at https://www.hoike.org #KauaiCountyCouncil #KauaiVotes #Election2026