Governor Lolo Moliga sees a need for public education concerning the territory’s political status and different options for the future.
He says this is one of the tasks given to the Office of Political Status, Constitutional Review and Federal Relations.
The US Department of Interior awarded ASG a grant of $500,000 to fund the office which is headed by Tapaau dr. Daniel Aga, and carry out public education
Governor Lolo said the youth are the targeted audience for the public education program on the territory’s political status and different forms of government for the future.
He made the comment in response to a question at the American Samoa Bar Association Forum.
The candidates for governor were asked, “What is your plan for American Samoa’s future political status and why?”
This is part of Govenror Lolo’s response.
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Faoa Aitofele Sunia preferred to leave the territory’s status as it is. 
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This was part of Tuika Tuika’s answer.
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The next gubernatorial forum will be on October 24, hosted by the Developmental Disabilities Network, an organization which includes parents and agencies and organizations which provide services for and advocates for people with special needs.
These include the Developmental Disabilities Council, Office for the Protection and Advocacy for the Disabled and UCEDD, University Center for Excellence for Developmental Disabilities.
The forum will be held at 12:30 pm at the Lee Auditorium.
This will be the fourth gubernatorial forum hosted by the Developmental Disabilities Network.
