Meet the candidates: Billy DeCosta

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County Council candidate Billy DeCosta takes a break on a bench he made with his sons to enjoy a cold beverage and talk story with The Garden Island.

Stephanie Shinno / The Garden Island

County Council candidate Billy DeCosta feeds his cattle some alfalfa cubes before he checks out other livestock on his ranch.

Stephanie Shinno / The Garden Island

County Council candidate Billy DeCosta shows off his funny side while educating folks that, if you can do this, your donkey trusts you, which is rare. This is Sara, a donkey he has raised since she was 1 year old.

• Editor’s note: The Garden Island sat down with all 14 candidates running for seats on the Kaua‘i County Council. Profiles will run in no particular order throughout the month of October leading up to the election.

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