- Develop and implement a Climate Action Plan for Kaua`i which 1) addresses reduction of greenhouse gases, 2) directs land use and development, and 3) prepares us to respond to extreme weather conditions and sea level rise.
Support
- Ban the sale and use of disposable polystyrene “Styrofoam” food service ware and containers countywide. Ban the sale of single use plastic water bottles at all county facilities and events.
Undecided
I am open to having the discussion with full community involvement.
- Commit to increasing sustainable local food production by specifically budgeting a larger percentage of County grants for food-based agricultural projects, and reinstating the County Ag Specialist position.
Champion
I would immediately reinstate the County Ag Specialist as I strongly opposed the Administration’s decision to remove that position.
- Implement a temporary moratorium on new zoning entitlements, with the exception of affordable housing that is within or adjacent to existing urban areas, until infrastructure needs are met.
Support when legal
Legal requirements for moratoriums are very strict. While I agree with the concept of halting any new zoning entitlements, a moratorium may not be possible. I will commit to appointing Planning Commissioners that share this same philosophy.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated solid waste management plan with a major focus on maximizing diversion through recycling and composting.
Support
- Support expanded community based water stewardship to restore and preserve natural and uncontaminated flow of Kauai’s streams, and insure responsible up-stream/down-stream land use and development.
Support
- Establish a higher property tax bracket for operations doing any for-profit proprietary research on agricultural land.
Support