Wayne Nishiki, was a popular member of the Maui County Council for 22 years. He left the Maui County Council because of a 1992 Charter provision preventing a councilmember from serving more than five consecutive full terms. His Council legislative aide, Michelle Anderson, endorsed by Nishiki, assumed his seat on the council in 2005.
Michelle Anderson has announced that she will not run this election.
Nishiki had an excellent environmental voting record and is known for his independence and willingness to stand up to off-island corporations.