Featured Why Windward Oahu is Short Changed on Representation
District 3- Waimanalo, Kailua and Kaneohe, together total about 115,000 people.
To compare representation let’s look at Douglas County Oregon which has approximately 107,000 people. Douglas County has a regular county structure (not city & county) which administers roads, parks, law enforcement, planning and public works, etc. The county is overseen by a 3 person Board of Commissioners, and elected County Assessor, Auditor, County Clerk , Judge, Sheriff, Surveyor, Treasurer and Justice of the Peace…
Douglas County also has 12 incorporated municipalities…
Truly Affordable Housing
Long-term housing such as apartments, condominiums or cluster housing are costly and need correct planning to be most effective. On the other hand the free-market long ago designed pre-fabricated modular housing as one of the cheapest way to house people…
Considering Ko’olaupoko County
Potentially Separating Oahu into two counties has an appeal in at least two areas.
One is to build a Windward identity that looks to develop the Windward Side in a manner best suited to our local communities. This can mean things like a greater emphasis on Windward productivity and assets. It could include building up agriculture, forestry and promoting business and tourism in a manner that provides more benefit to local residents.
Parks and Windward Prosperity
Setting aside land for parks is usually considered visionary by subsequent generations. Imagine Waikiki without Kapiolani or the Ka Iwi coast by the Makapuu Lighthouse having a hotel…
Promoting the Town of Kailua
An incorporated municipality has taxing authority and the ability to enter into contract for city services such as roads and utilities. This gives residents a greater ability to protect their towns unique characteristics…
RR Zoning (Residential-Recreational Zoning)
Everyone, whether visitor or resident wants to enjoy Hawaii’s natural beauty. The problem arises what access to such place are in the middle of residential neighborhoods…
Rebuilding The Economy Is Job #1
Doing no-harm to the economy must be the watchword for all public servants. Building has to replace banning as the economy takes the forefront with the goal of creating greater prosperity and innovation…
Kaneohe a City by the Bay
Kaneohe needs more bay side parkland and access to the natural areas surrounding the different communities…
Promoting Agriculture in Waimanalo
Waimanalo has everything needed to thrive and prosper. It has mountains, beaches, agricultural land and friendly communities…
Keeping Waimanalo Clean
Keeping the Windward side clean is incredible important for our future, just like it is for all parts of the island particularly the rural areas that receive so much illegal dumping…