Our Platform

• • Restore local decision-making by returning authority to the Mayor, county administrators, and the people of Kauaʻi — ensuring policies and outcomes directly improve quality of life for residents, not outside interests.
  • Protect food sovereignty and natural resources by prioritizing local control of agriculture, land, water, and ecosystems, reducing dependence on imported systems and external control.
  • Establish a Cultural Kūpuna Council to formally guide the protection of burial grounds, heiau, sacred sites, natural medicines, cultural identity, ahupuaʻa maintenance, and long-term ecological stewardship, honoring the rights and wisdom of Kanaka Maoli and Hawaiian Nationals.
  • Expand local, organic food production and reduce environmental toxins, while supporting community health through increased access to mental-health services, humane shelter solutions, and vocational learning opportunities that allow people to work in service to family, community, and island.
  • Uphold the oath of office to the U.S. and Hawaiʻi State Constitutions as a binding duty — governing within lawful authority, protecting individual rights, and ensuring accountability in all county actions.
  • Hire a full-time County of Kauaʻi Auditor to strengthen fiscal oversight, transparency, and responsible management of public funds.
  • Complete essential infrastructure projects, including the Wailua Bridge, while improving forestry maintenance, beautification efforts, and road upkeep that directly affect daily life.
  • Streamline county operations to reduce delays and inefficiencies without sacrificing quality public service, including working with planning officials to accelerate everyday building and repair permits for residents.
  • Support small, local businesses through responsible deregulation, tax relief or incentives for locally made products and services, and policies that help kamaʻāina businesses remain viable and competitive.
  • Require regular public accountability by implementing quarterly department updates detailing how services and expenditures have improved the quality of life for Kauaʻi residents.

  Fiduciary responsibility means acting as a caretaker of public trust, public resources, and public welfare.”

• Strengthen local food sustainability and self-sufficiency by prioritizing island-based food production that reduces dependence on imports and strengthens Kauaʻi’s resilience during disruptions.
• Create county-level incentives that encourage the expansion of local, organic, and non-GMO food production under local control, including targeted tax incentives or credits for sustainable practices.
• Support rooftop and urban agriculture by encouraging organic gardens on hotels, multi-unit housing, and suitable commercial structures to supplement local food supply and reduce environmental impact.
• Establish an Agricultural Learning Center focused on practical, hands-on education — from seed to harvest to processing and distribution — so knowledge, skills, and value stay within the community.
• Protect natural ecosystems and ahupuaʻa systems by aligning agricultural practices with watershed health, soil restoration, and long-term ecological balance.
• Promote sustainable farming methods such as crop rotation, diversified planting, and regenerative practices that maintain soil health and keep local food supply above critical levels.
• Restore or create toxin-free fishponds, where viable, as sustainable local food sources that honor traditional practices while supporting modern food security.
• Transition GMO lands and facilities toward healthy, organic food production through incentives, education, and practical support for farmers ready to make the shift.
• Encourage home and community gardening through incentives and education, empowering families to participate directly in food resilience and self-sufficiency.
• Expand organic and regenerative farming island-wide, supporting farmers who prioritize soil health, clean water, and long-term productivity.
• Support plant medicine cultivation in a responsible and culturally respectful manner, recognizing its role in healing the ʻĀina and supporting community well-being.
• Develop industrial hemp farming, where appropriate, as a regenerative crop that restores soil, reduces toxins, and supports sustainable materials, food, and local enterprise.
• Enable export of surplus foods, goods, and services once local needs are met, supporting economic stability without compromising island food security.
• Position Kauaʻi as a model for food, medicine, and shelter sustainability, demonstrating how local stewardship can support both community well-being and environmental health.                                                                           “Food security begins with mālama ʻaina and local stewardship.”

• Support community-based self-healing and recovery centers that address mental health and substance addiction through compassionate, integrated care rooted in personal responsibility, dignity, and long-term recovery.

  • Strengthen county coordination with law enforcement, ports, and community partners to disrupt the flow of fentanyl and protect families from its devastating impact.
  • Ensure medical transparency and informed consent by opposing the use of non-FDA-approved experimental drug therapies on the people of Kauaʻi and affirming the right to fully informed medical decision-making.
  • Protect freedom of choice and the right to try lawful health options, ensuring individuals retain control over personal medical decisions without coercion.
  • Reduce environmental toxins by supporting programs that monitor and remediate harmful substances in air, land, and water that directly affect public health.
  • Support responsible stewardship of natural medicines and the ʻĀina, ensuring access and use are guided locally and not dictated by outside corporate or external governance interests.
  • Affirm and protect natural, inherent, and unalienable rights, recognizing that public health must never come at the expense of fundamental human dignity and lawful consent.
  • Uphold existing federal and state laws related to environmental safety, including oversight of weather modification and atmospheric activities, to protect public health and environmental integrity.
  • Encourage healthcare providers who honor their Hippocratic Oath, placing patients first and supporting licensed practitioners, including naturopathic doctors and authorized alternative health services.
  • Promote integrative and preventative health approaches that combine modern medicine, traditional practices, and natural healing in a manner that respects choice, culture, and safety.
  • County department head and leadership teams reaching out to the people by holding  quarterly meetings at Neighborhood Centers on how we can improve quality of life in their neighborhoods throughout the County.

  Healthy communities begin with informed choice, clean environments, and care rooted in respect.

•  Restore lawful, stable governance by ending emergency-style proclamations and policies that undermine confidence, disrupt commerce, and burden families and businesses beyond lawful authority.

  • Rebuild small businesses as the backbone of Kauaʻi’s economy, restoring their prominence through fair regulation, predictable policy, and direct support for locally owned enterprises.
  • Reduce wasteful spending and interest costs by addressing non-planned expenditures and improving fiscal discipline, freeing resources for housing, services, and community needs.
  • Work with the County Council and department leadership to pursue responsible tax relief, tax incentives, targeted tax cuts, and regulatory reform that reduce the financial burden on residents and small businesses.
  • Diversify the economy beyond over-dependence on tourism, supporting sustainable local industries that align with Kauaʻi’s people, land, and long-term resilience.
  • Shift tourism spending priorities by reducing excess tourism marketing budgets and reinvesting in housing, infrastructure, and cultural tourism centers that benefit residents first.
  • Support job creation and workforce development through internships, apprenticeship pathways, vocational learning centers, GED programs, and school-to-career opportunities that keep talent on island.
  • Encourage sustainable local industries such as industrial hemp, bamboo, coconut, and other regenerative enterprises that create jobs while respecting ʻĀina and community values.
  • Promote “Buy Local / Sell Local” initiatives, including kamaʻāina incentives that strengthen local circulation of goods, services, and income.
  • Support smart deregulation that removes unnecessary barriers while maintaining health, safety, and environmental protections.
  • Pause airport expansion and corporate sprawl, ensuring economic growth decisions do not undermine housing availability, infrastructure capacity, or quality of life.
  • Invest in cultural tourism and local enterprise, using transparent budgeting, community input, and locally guided programming that reflects Kauaʻi’s identity rather than outside interests.
  • Align economic policy with public safety and housing stability, recognizing that strong communities require secure housing, effective law enforcement, and responsible stewardship of public funds.

  A strong economy serves the people, respects the ʻĀina, and keeps opportunity rooted on Kauaʻi.

   

• Support vocational learning paths by working with public, private, charter, vocational, and home-school programs that emphasize sustainable, self-sufficient life skills as a strong foundation for learning.
• Promote school choice by supporting policies where public education funding follows the child, allowing families to select learning environments that best serve their children’s needs and talents.
• Expand vocational learning centers where individuals can live, learn, and develop practical skills aligned with their passions, contributing to family stability, community resilience, and local workforce needs.
• Support General Education Degree (GED) pathways that recognize skills gained through self-study, apprenticeships, internships, and real-world experience, evaluated by qualified professionals in each field.
• Develop internship and apprenticeship opportunities that connect students with local businesses, farms, trades, and service organizations, creating clear pathways from education to meaningful work.
• Encourage hands-on education in essential disciplines, including structural design, earth and life sciences, mathematics, navigation, and applied sciences that directly support island living and stewardship.
• Support alternative energy education and training, preparing residents to install, maintain, and manage renewable energy systems needed for Kauaʻi’s future.
• Establish maintenance and operations training centers that teach proper installation, upkeep, and repair of the equipment, vessels, and infrastructure relied upon in daily island life.
• Create and distribute island protocol education materials for visitors, airlines, and hospitality partners, promoting respect for culture, community, and the ʻĀina.
• Support education as a pathway to rehabilitation and reintegration, offering learning and skill-building opportunities that help individuals rebuild their lives and contribute positively to the community.
• Encourage the expansion and development of critical thinking and problem-solving educational curriculum.

Education should prepare people not only to earn a living, but to live well and serve the island they call home.

• Balance tourism with other industries and services by strengthening local production and exporting Kauaʻi-made goods and services, reducing over-dependence on a single industry while keeping benefits local.

  • Educate visitors on island protocols by providing clear, respectful guidance through airline and hotel brochures, in-flight or arrival materials, and on-island cultural centers—especially regarding heiau, sacred sites, and mālama ʻāina.
  • Rebalance tourism budgets by reducing excess destination marketing and redirecting funds toward affordable housing, infrastructure, and resident-serving priorities.
  • Support culturally guided tourism partnerships with privately operated Cultural Centers stewarded by Kanaka Kūpuna Councils, ensuring authenticity, respect, and local control.
  • Develop Cultural Tourism Centers that generate sustainable revenue for cultural programs, local livelihoods, and food sovereignty—keeping economic value within the community.
  • Create education-and-work travel opportunities where visitors, students, and residents learn alongside County staff, kūpuna, and community members in service projects that benefit the island.
  • Promote experiential learning tourism rooted in local knowledge—organic farming from seed to table, traditional practices, canoe building, and other culturally grounded skills—guided by community stewards.
  • Use local transportation for visitor field trips to sacred sites and attractions to reduce traffic congestion, environmental impact, and strain on neighborhoods.
  • Encourage tourism that aligns with ʻĀina stewardship, so visitors experience Kauaʻi through respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.
  • Establish regionally distributed cultural learning centers, privately run under Kanaka Kūpuna Councils, to boost local economies, create jobs, and circulate revenue island-wide.

  Tourism should respect the ʻĀina, strengthen communities, and leave Kauaʻi better than it was found.