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For those of us who vote for the environment and environmental justice, we felt it was important to get a better idea of where our local candidates stand on certain issues. Representatives from the organizations above together formulated seven action statements and asked Kauai County Council and Mayoral candidates if they would Champion, Support, or Oppose each action. Undecided was also a legitimate response. A couple of the candidates added their own “Qualified” response. Certainly, many of these actions are complex and multi-layered and deserve a detailed response. We appreciate the thought put into answers, and encourage you to go to each participant’s unedited comments on the Surfrider website https://kauai.surfrider.org/2018-mayoral-council-elections/ .
What should also be revealing are those who chose not to respond: Kanoe Ahuna, Shaylene Iseri, Ross Kagawa and Arryl Kaneshiro. Follow up phone calls and emails were made to each candidate, and the failure to respond reflects the lack of importance they place on these issues. Norma Doctor Sparks asked to be excused as she is delaing with a family medical crisis.
It can also be noted that in 2017 Council members Brun, Kagawa, Kaneshiro and Rapozo voted against accepting a $100,000 grant to do a Climate Action Plan for Kauai. Chock, Kawakami and Yukimura voted to accept the grant. Monies have not become available again.
(*) below notes that additional comments were provided. View them on the Surfrider Foundation website.
We thank you for taking the time to educate yourself, be involved and VOTE.
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