Platform - Economy
Create Opportunities for Success
- Energy Independence - Sustainability
- Broaden economic base so less tourism dependent.
- Restore employee pension funds (public and private sector)
- Better roads - better bridges - better airport – better harbors.
- Reduce and clarify regulations on businesses.
- Protect and support agriculture on the Big Island (Sustainability).
- Big Island should be the center for Agriculture and Aquaculture research in the State.
- Establish “East-West” Center for Agriculture and Aquaculture.
- Invasive Species Control Center: Focused, intensive, dedicated research center accessible to all farmers, growers, ranchers, extension agents, hobbyists and academics.
- Tax breaks for start up business and small businesses.
- Improve Health Care quality and accessibility through a stakeholder, Health Care Study Group – 1 year turn around with recommendations.
- Comprehensive review and overhaul of laws relating to Senior Citizens – 1 year turn around with recommendations.
