DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM

The Supreme Court justice Richard Pollack (far right) asks a question to Honolulu corporation counsel Donna Leong (standing at right). To her right is Attorney General of Hawaii Russell Suzuki (seated) and to her left is Deputy Brian Bilberry (Deputy Corporation Council, Department of the Corporation Council County of Maui, seated). The other supreme court justices listening are (l-r) Paula Nakayama, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Sabrina McKenna and Michael Wilson. The are hearing oral arguments over the proposed constitutional amendment to tax property in support of education. The counties are sparring with the state. Honolulu corporation counsel Donna Leong speaks for the city and Attorney General of Hawaii Russell Suzuki speaks for the state.