Areas like our land fill operations, work force housing, transitional housing to assist our houseless community, our Kupuna services, our unions and its members are fairly negotiated, the responsibility goes on and on. I believe that my life experience, education and passion will benefit Kauai and I will be a strong voice for our community. Kauai Community College could be a valuable partner in this effort. The various departments have done a rather impressive job at successfully procuring Federal monies. Transient Vacation Units have more acute impacts on the neighborhoods in the surrounding areas on the quality of life and potential availability of housing. I will be following this issue diligently and am interested in public opinion. We must continue to support our local agriculture, local service providers, and local producers in order to establish a more resilient and sustainable community. The County can help by providing incentives to the agriculture industries. If re-elected, I will continue to work on policies like those outlined above to help reduce the cost of housing for Kauai residents. QUESTION #4How would you effectively manage the County Budget and operations for the short term and long-term sustainability? Kagawa previously served on the Kauai County Council from 2012 until 2020, when he reached his positions consecutive term limit. at a rate consistent with other resort uses. For this reason, I am unwilling to raise any Real Property Tax rates in the coming seasons as it is imperative to avoid collapsing our businesses and property owners that are unprotected by a valuation cap. My environmental science background will help with important decision making around environmental issues that will need to happen in coming years. The night market is unlike other Night Markets as attendance are majority local people. That includes providing direct assistance to businesses & community non-profits such as the the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill. The next highest tax class which is the Commercial and Industrial class with the rate of $8.10 per thousand. Profound events are far more challenging with resort properties. To be fair to everyone and with the county I would support a Tax. Every land use decision has to be based around a future of rising seas and stronger storms. This ongoing trend means that when it comes to building more homes for Kauai residents and trying to meet the General Plan goal of 9,000 new homes by 2035 were going backwards. The answer is diversion, diversion, diversion. Kauai doesnt even need the climate to change to benefit by the Kauai Climate Adaptation Plans the county currently has underway. I love this island, I put my name on the ballot to make an effort for positive change. When the Council on Wednesday chose Kagawa to replace former member Luke Evslin who is now a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Kagawas placement in the election was a major reason. We have gone through numerous discussions on the siting of a new landfill namely the Maalo site in Hanamaulu. When asked why there were so many entering this class, the Finance Department said in a memo that we are seeing more Long-Term Rentals and Homeowners sell and or replace with Vacation Rental use. Similarly, in a report on the vacation rental industry in Hawaii, Hawaii Appleseed Foundation writes that Vacation rental units (VRUs) provide another significant pressure, leading to the reduction of available housing for Hawaii residents and driving up rents. This is because, Renting out a unit as a VRU is more profitable than renting it long-term, making VRUs particularly appealing for nonresident investors. As Appleseed writes, part of the attraction is that Hawaii has the lowest property tax rates in the nation. Meaning that state and local governments have to allocate increasing shares of their budgets on retirement benefits that they have promised to their past and current employees. This leaves less money for all other essential services like transportation, parks, and public safety. As for steps Id take, I will.. work to ensure that our land use, capital improvements and all our programming considers our statewide and county plans and policies addressing climate change and sea level rise continue supporting Housing & Planning bills that increase housing and livability in our town cores so people can live close to jobs, services & recreation and rely less on driving. Holding these mainland investors more accountable to their responsibility here on the island is a must. He worked as an accountant before spending nearly 20 years as a teacher. I believe we must find ways to discourage off shore vacation rental home buying, which is playing a part in pushing local families out of the market. Again, this would be investing into our local future workforce & creatives while being able to make money from out of state student enrollment. These would be areas that I would prioritize and immediately investigate how we are able to tap into the funds for these projects. Last but not least, we must create equity within our property tax system that protects our local families. Make the rentals of bikes affordable to our visitors weekly rates. Organizations such as KIUC, Surfriders Hawaii, Mlama Hulia, and other local agencies dedicated to mitigating the impacts of climate change. I appreciate the goal to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism over a three-year period. broward health medical center human resources phone number; . Covid policies interrupted the regular attendance from strategic members of these organizations. I was unable to access the Airport Development Plan Chapter of the Lihue Airport Master Plan and the Implementation Plan Chapter, both I feel I need to better understand areas I may oppose. We would need to work together to look at giving incentives to property owners who rent out their home for a reasonable rate i.e. The other area would be to secure a solid river and stream maintenance program. Whereas a resort that falls into becoming a distressed property presents significant, even overwhelming, responsibility for the county and community. We can do this by appropriately taxing unused and non-resident owned property and directing that additional tax revenue towards workforce and affordable housing for local people. Not creating the waste is a better strategy than recycling. Reducing our waste generation and then diverting whatever we can from the landfill will be critical in establishing responsible waste management for our small island. Legislative authority is vested in the seven-member County Council. Housing development was booming (over 600 homes built per year on Kauai) and every new residential development landed a small windfall into government coffers which could fund increasing expansion. QUESTION #7What is your opinion of the Kauai Destination Management Action Plan (DMAP)? Another key component of my plan is stress the importance of our game mammals here on State and private lands that these species are an important food source to many families and that word, eradicate should be banned from our food source management plan, we should create an Industry that incorporates wild meat into processed products like, sausage, jerky, burger, etc. #1 were over capacity for tourists. Contact Information 4396 Rice Street, Suite 209 Lihue, Hawaii 96766. As they describe, the surge in retiring baby boomers at a time of slowing population growth means that the ratio of retirees to active workers continues to skew towards increasing numbers of retirees relative to active workers. As long as we keep expanding, we can pay for the infrastructure. The compound annual growth rate of the passengers incoming between 2018-2023 is 3.2% at a time where I do not think we can cope with increased visitors and many feel we are at capacity. County vehicles should all be battery operated or hybrids by 2035. I support economic diversification and access to locally produced food by increasing the productivity and profitability of all forms of agriculture. Click here. However, due the close proximity to the airport and birds that could pose a hazard to the airport area, this location is no longer acceptable. And I believe that that is one of the best tools that we have to increase the cost of traveling to Hawaii, reduce numbers at some of our overcrowded sites, and raise money for our infrastructure and natural resources preservation. The plan contains the following six objectives: 1. While we do control the power of the purse, the County Council has no authority over the timelines for infrastructure projects. 0 of 16 precincts reporting. Kauai lost its most popular County Council member on Wednesday when Luke Evslin resigned to accept Gov. I believe as a County Council Member I would be able to pull together those that know the most about this topic in an effort to better understand the immediate farmer needs and blockages that are stifling progress. Our solid waste crisis is on a timeline and we need to act now. These problems are going to escalate with the unchecked growth of the vegetation and greater concentrations of rainfall. Harris debated alongside John D. Waihee III, future governor of Hawaii, as well as future legislative leaders Carol Fukunaga, Helene Hale, Les Ihara, Jr., Barbara Marumoto and Joseph M. Souki . Our food tours increase the demand for local ingredients in these restaurants, help maintain their commitment towards supporting local farmers, and raises awareness of fresh ingredients from the island. Similar numbers transitioned into the vacation rental tax class in 2021 and 2020. By streamlining permitting processes and reducing the cost of water and taxes to allow farmers the opportunity to continue to farm. I would look at what jobs are critical to the operation and safety of the island as top priority and then start moving money and making cuts that allow room for change to be made and new projects to be implemented. The consolidation of the ticket-lobby and baggage claim areas seems prudent. A benefit is an infusion of capital, on island, through their spending. Another important goal is to develop plans and continue to build capacity for economic development of the six target industry clusters with strategies of 1) increase collaboration, 2) support economic innovation and digitization for all businesses, 3) develop infrastructure; and, 4) support the development of new businesses and markets for a diversity of products derived from agricultural and technological activity. We have thousands of ADC ranch and farm lands out on the Westside that needs to be revived. The low hanging fruit is to allow the development of the DHHL farmlands which allows for housing. Kauai County Council Candidates Below are the candidates that responded to our survey. I was born and raised in Kapahi and I understand the issues that matter to our islands. The next step will be to develop measures that can be brought before the council as bills and resolutions that will help to facilitate the needs that are identified. He oversees the company's four business units, as well as its functions for technology . I am impressed by the action plan and agree with the objectives. NACo is While I know the Administration already works with a lobbyist in Washington, DC who is tracking all opportunities for federal funding for our County, I will continue to bring back and share valuable information on federal resources available for our County from NACo conferences and other virtual meetings and workshops. In addition, I support the continuation of the current Kilauea Agricultural Park program throughout our island. It may be appropriate to have some sort of sliding scale or tiered criteria for this. My sons are now young men able to help me, rather than needing my attention. Spending money allocated to Kauai otherwise other islands will take our portion and Kauai will lose out. Private partnerships may be required, such as small scale anaerobic digesters under consideration. This comments section is a public community forum for the purpose of free expression. Making sure our County works closely with the Dept. Industrial food systems are energy-intensive and fossil-fuel based. Enough tourists as is. These tiny worker homes can have revocable permits but are a necessity for effective food production, harvesting and distribution. Supporting our farmers markets and possibly expanding program. The rising seas and flooding require us to look at limiting and even restricting any further structures being built along our shorelines and along our rivers. The Kauai County Council is accepting applications from individuals to render services as County Auditor to conduct or cause to be conducted audits of all county funds, programs, and operations of any agency or operation of the county to include performance audits of funds and programs or operations as requested by Council by resolution, and to I hope we can invent a noiseless hybrid type of airplane in the future. The best way to provide economic diversification would be to develop some sectors by itself and provide the enabling environment so that others can participate. This helps increase the efficiency of government and provides stable sources of property tax revenue. We need to look at out of the box solutions to help offset and reduce rental costs and encourage and incentivize home owners to rent their homes on long term affordable leases to local families. vacation rental property class was created in 2014 to place properties used for short term vacation accommodations into a separate tax class. My careful scrutiny of our Budget helps ensure we adequately fund these core services and maintain our Public Works infrastructure. [I will try to] make sure our mayor and his administration are doing all they can in all areas and be supportive, Kagawa said. Yes we need to improve on eliminating illegal transient vacation rentals from operating on Kauai. Kagawa replaces Luke Evslin, who Gov. Early engagement with stakeholder groups is step one of effective policy development, in my view. We can not keep asking our environment to give to us sustenance and for us not to give back. A carrying capacity study needs to be done immediately. We are on a journey nothing is cyclical. For the decades after World War II, both the US and Hawaiis population were exploding and along with it, so were our economies. This housing strategy has been a cherished and successful pathway in Kauais past. However, making a real difference for our islands and our planet, more importantly, requires each of us to make meaningful behavioral changes; the kinds that may take away some of our conveniences and may even cost us a little more of our time and energy. LIHU'E In a procedure unique among Hawai'i counties, Kaua'i County councilmembers unanimously voted Wednesday to approve raises that will likely affect some of their own salaries. Click here and log in to view this story Start Free. I will also support efforts to ensure TVRs are properly providing recycling and other ways we can work to limit the waste that ends up in our landfill. Another focus is on prioritizing workforce housing and affordable housing in county permitting processes so that these projects dont increase exorbitant costs because of timing. I will be proactive with efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce our contribution to it. This is one of the most major issues that we face on Kauai. While I have an educational background in engineering, I strengthen my support and preparedness by listening to our site experts, visiting our facilities, requesting progress or status briefings and reviewing process materials. I will work with the Department of Public Works, and other departments, to understand the ways that the council can ensure funding and needs are met for planned infrastructure projects to move them forward in a timely manner. We need to site a new landfill. I will look at and instigate funding opportunities via the federal infrastructure bill. The Kauai DMAP outlines specific action steps that I believe need to be executed immediately. I personally have lost faith in our recycling efforts. of Water to ensure water distribution expansion plans line up with plans for increased density and infill development within our town centers, as well as for other housing development in the larger town areas. My individual choice is to honor the will of the voters and support the next person in line according to the vote totals from our election just three months ago, said Council Vice Chair KipuKai Kualii, voicing a sentiment shared by the five councilmembers who voted in favor of Ross Kagawa. Action items D, focus policies that address over-tourism by managing people while on Kauai and E, encourage low-impact green rides to improve the visitor experience, reduce island traffic, increase small business opportunities, and meet climate action goalsare among the more motivating for me. QUESTION #2If elected to the Council, how would you engage with the business community early in the legislative process? If elected, I would be proactive in working with our business organizations by having monthly meetings with government action committees. Updating our Ag Dedication criteria will before council this week. My varied background includes being a small business owner of Hanalei Surf Company for 18 years, been on numerous boards, have had experience in the fields of education and engineering, as well. The DMAP Plan goal is to rebuild, redefine and reset the direction of tourism over a three-year period. While I agree with the DMAP that the fee system should be universal and apply to both county and state parks in a simple to use smart phone app, for that to occur requires leadership from the State. In a memo to the Hawaii Tax Review Commission, the Commission Chair Beth Giesting writes that: Hawaiis low RPT rates result in low annual expenses, and that also makes local real estate a relative bargain for investors and affluent second home purchasersto the extent that units are purchased for vacation rentals or second homes, there is less housing available for people who live here., #3 If youre taking a home off the housing market, then you should help with the construction of an affordable home. The seller gets his price, the buyer pays the discounted price and the county pays the difference out of the pool of taxes collected from out of state purchases. All members of the County Council are elected on a nonpartisan, at-large basis to two-year terms. Sports tourism is a huge market that we should explore. Councils job is to approve their efforts and help to fine-tune project strategies through listening to constituents and asking relevant questions. QUESTION #11What is your solution to best manage solid waste on Kaua`i? A thriving agriculture sector includes small diversified farms, neighborhood food production, livestock, loi kalo, and export crops in which Kauai continues to be the Garden Island. Leveling out the rates and getting more funding for our housing fund would ultimately mean we could provide more workforce housing for our hospitality workers, teachers, nurses and all our working families. We cant ignore the environmental crisis any longer. I would agree with the DMAP in education for tourist coming to the island they should learn all the rules and laws of the island and they should respect the local people and their lifestyle. August 13, 2022 (Primary) Kauai. Secondly, I would consider the construction and development of a highly qualified and sought after school for science and technology or arts & music conservatory. A small Dairy to produce milk and cheese for our Hawaii population of people and local restaurants and Hotels would be another viable industry if position in the right geographical area, up Mauka. 808-245-7363 4268 H Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766[emailprotected]. Kagawa, who worked on eight County of Kauai budgets during his previous tenure on the Council, will now tackle the Countys latest budget next month. I am open to the idea of increasing all TVR property tax rates to resort property tax rates. I would like to develop some ideas to create a more circular economy across the board. Along with the Mayor and our Office of Economic Development, our Council needs to support the vision of our thriving agricultural sector on Kaua`i by. While its not yet clear how those funds will be distributed to the counties, we can help set up incentives and possibly mandates for EV charging infrastructure to ensure that we can hit the ground running to maximize the amount of funding we receive. The County Councils biggest responsibility is balancing the county budget every year. Ive been a school teacher and I can teach students in all kind of subjects in school which they can use to go to college or find a job right out of high school. It will show a land swap option to move our most vulnerable coastal homes in West Kauai onto the Countys Waimea 400 lands more mauka; allowing new County beaches to form. I support upgrades, maintenance and necessary safety changes. Thats partially because its so time consuming and expensive to develop within our town cores, so were pushing our development into our agricultural areas. With permitted worker housing on farms, the likelihood of economic productivity is strengthened. I will work with our administration to practice waste diversion in all departments and lead by example by starting with the county council. I have been supportive of this idea because of the need to encourage long term leases. Of the following four areas of the plan. Whats most important to me here is to learn from the many stakeholders in our economy who are working on diversifying our economy, taking the best ideas from the collective and doing what I can to support moving them forward. To start the county could start with preparing and feeding our soil to give agriculture ventures a boost when they are ready. Not everyone gets a second chance. And the motion failed both times. 4. they have 20 times more people on Oahu. We are maxed out with tourists and vehicles as it is, what we do need is a safe, fluid and comfortable airport. Climate change is here to stay, its going to be a huge problem in future generations and its going to get worse but we are human beings a we a smarter than that. The main pressure is on housing costs. That we are talking to our Senators and House Representatives and making them accountable that we receive a piece of the pie that is equitable. My life long community and environmental advocacy has motivated me to run for public office. I understand that this is a complicated issue that has to be addressed from many different directions. I would work with our State and Federal counterparts to secure adequate funding for our County. Chapter 8.2 of the General Plan states that All TVRs should pay. Providing land and sharing the cost of infrastructure is one way to lower costs. Preserving our open space, Forest areas to create a carbon to oxygen footprint. kauai obituaries july 2020 19 3407 . Creating an inventory of homes which would add to the supply would then bring down the demand and stabilize the prices of the housing industry, basic economics. I am committed to doing everything I can to fight for local families. We have had four years of additional emergency funding for either our 2018 flood event or the COVID pandemic. Managing the introduced changes to nature are our strongest challenges with wilderness overgrowth of albizia, hau and other plants choking the natural flow of the rivers and streams, causing wetland flooding, stream stagnation and heavy property damage in storms. work to move our Kaua`i Bus to fully electric and move the rest of the County fleet to electric as much as practicable. I am currently the Chair of Public Works, which is the largest division and handles all CIP assignments. TVRs on Kauai are taxed at $9.85. Our Public Works department does a relatively good job of handling their responsibilities. The Kauai Tourism Strategic Plan clearly outlines that our infrastructure only has the capacity for 25,000 daily visitors but that we are almost always above that. Incentivizing Private Developers & Infill Development in Town Cores Working with Council Chair Kaneshiro, Housing Director Roversi and Mayor Kawakami weve brought about critically needed improvements to our Housing Policy incentivizing private developers to build more units especially in our town core areas close to existing infrastructure where weve also created Special Management Areas encouraging higher density housing projects like four-plexes, townhomes and apartments. Farm eco-tourism can grow. Regardless of what happens with the Master Plan, its vital for us to work to reduce the number of visitor accommodations on Kauai as that is still the Countys best tool for managing the industry. I would like to hold a town hall meeting specifically for business owners and allow the people to voice their concerns, solutions and ideas to us so that we can go to work on what specifics our community needs. Explore FeliciaCowden.com for more info! The DMAP is a positive forward step in creating a better relationship with tourism that feels less extractive to local residents. The average property tax rate in the US for resident occupied homes is $12.40 per $1k assessed value. Somehow, somewhere one or some of these regulations is going to have to relax. I recognize that the Mayor took a number of hard steps through the pandemic to keep Kauai safe some of which included essentially shutting down the TVR industry. Administration and Council will then need to secure funding through the budgeting process to qualify for additional funding to start and complete the proposed infrastructure projects. When it comes to accepting grants and opportunities for support I will absolutely accept and seek out federal and state support to plan for and mitigate expected impacts to our resources and communities. I envision reversing our current status quo to where 80% of our food comes from Kauai rather than imported. 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