Familiar faces define District 1 race

Several well-known challengers hope to unseat the often outspoken Berg

By Kevin Dayton / kdayton@staradvertiser.com

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 29, 2012

~~<p>Rail, traffic and the sometimes confrontational behavior of City Councilman Tom Berg are leading issues in the District I council race, with five candidates vying for the seat that includes Kapolei and the Leeward Coast.</p>
<p>Berg and first-time candidate E.J. Delacruz both oppose the rail project, saying they disagree with the way the project is being executed, and don't believe the benefits from the rail line justify the $5.26 billion cost.</p>
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Rail, traffic and the sometimes confrontational behavior of City Councilman Tom Berg are leading issues in the District I council race, with five candidates vying for the seat that includes Kapolei and the Leeward Coast.

Berg and first-time candidate E.J. Delacruz both oppose the rail project, saying they disagree with the way the project is being executed, and don't believe the benefits from the rail line justify the $5.26 billion cost. Login for more...