WAILUKU, Hawaii � Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares has announced she will seek a second four-year term in 2010.

The 66-year-old Tavares on Monday asked for the help and support of 550 people who attended a fundraiser for her at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa.
Tavares says the reward of her job comes from making a difference in people�s lives.
There are three other mayoral candidates � former Mayor Alan Arakawa, planning consultant Chris Hart and Valley Isle Motors salesman Kalani Tassill.
Arakawa says he wasn�t surprised by Tavares� announcement. He wished her luck, adding the public will decide.
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Information from: The Maui News, http://www.mauinews.com