A Letter of Support from Arnold and Karen Morgado

As a family who loves Hawaii and has spent rewarding times in public and community service, we know that our State faces some very challenging times ahead. Times like these call for bold, smart and caring leadership. And there is a need to blend new talent and energy into government to be successful. That is why we support Brian Schatz for Lieutenant Governor.

We know Brian. He is a remarkable problem-solver at a time when Hawaii needs one. He understands the growing frustration many of us feel – the  lack of jobs, the faltering economy, and a government that desperately needs transformation and leadership.

Brian has deep, local roots. This includes being raised and going to school here. You will love his wife, Linda Kwok Schatz, whose parents ran Kwok Chop Suey on Waialae Avenue for 35 years.

In leading Hawaii’s Obama for President Campaign and as the Chair of the Democratic Party, he worked with people across the State on the priority of creating and keeping jobs during these hard times. As a legislator for eight years and Chair of the House Economic Development Committee, he made investment in public infrastructure especially the schools; promoted high tech industries bringing in high pay jobs; and was a major advocate for renewable energy. As the Executive Director of Helping Hands Hawaii, Brian led the social service organization through difficult times, and today it has emerged stronger than ever. Finally, as a father of two small children, Brian understands how hard families are working to make it and how concerned we all are that our children will have the option of finding good jobs in the islands as they grow up.

At a time when many of us are asking ourselves who is ready to step up to the plate, Brian offers a new generation of leadership with roots in Hawaii and a lifetime commitment to its betterment. Brian is a person who goes to work every day and makes good things happen for Hawaii, He has real passion for what does and his energy to tackle the tough issues make a leader worthy of our support.