Community Issues
Abandoned vehicles
- make vouchers available for towing and disposal fees
- increase fines for improper disposal
- enforcement of regulations against illegal junkyards
Agricultural Entrepreneurialism & Food Resilience
- provide access to agricultural land & water for food production
- provide business training for farmers and ranchers
- Identify and remove outdated regulations that inhibit agricultural start-ups
Affordable Housing
- continue rental assistance programs for working families
- support first home builders with funding mechanisms and technical assistance
Humane Animal Control and Care
- advocate for funding for animal shelters in the district
Land Use, Development, Permitting
- educate developers about the relevant Community Development Plan (Kona, Kaʻū, or Puna) early in project development
- create mechanisms that give the community opportunities for early input to development projects
- ensure that the County enforces existing land use regulations
Protecting Open Space and Native Species
- support the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Program