March 31, 2012

The Environment

Boosting Renewable Energy

  • Address Hawaii’s energy production vulnerability and reduce our dependency on imported fossil fuels
  • Move Hawaii toward locally supplied alternatives
  • Support development of Hawaii’s renewable energy resources

Enhancing our Quality of Life

  • Expand access to affordable housing and rental opportunities in livable, sustainable communities
  • Partner with the federal government to promote transit-oriented development projects, and pedestrian- and bike-friendly lifestyles to reduce our carbon footprint
  • Invest in our highways, transit systems, airports and harbors to increase efficiency in transportation

Revitalizing Hawaii agriculture

  • Support Hawaii’s local agriculture industry by promoting Hawaii-grown products
  • Remove barriers to local farmers and ranchers to put Hawaii’s agricultural lands to productive use
  • Increase Hawaii’s food self-sufficiency and reduce our dependency on imported food products