Kaua'i is an island in the balance. We face many issues that will determine what this island will be like in 2 years, 5 years, 10 or 20...
Keeping Kaua'i, Kaua'i -- Making it Happen!
August 3, 2008
Speech delivered at "An Evening with JoAnn" event
Operating and Capital Budget
May, 2008
Fiscal Year 2008 - 2009 Speech
County Council Resolutions
Energy Sustainability July, 2008
Kaua'i Sunshine Markets (PDF format) January, 2007
Introduced by JoAnn 2003 - 2006
Integrated County Land Transportation Plan 2003
Co-Introduced by JoAnn 2003 - 2006
Resolutions in PDF format 2003 - 2006
Superferry
Letter to the Planning Commission
Guest Editorials
Affordable Housing
Fifty Million Farmers
Proposed Charter Amendments
Relating to Additional Dwelling Units
Ohana Charter Amendment
Committed to Kaua`i
Speeches
Guest editorial: Stand up and be counted Sep 19, 2007, The Garden Island
Guest editorial: Kauai residents want to protect island Sep 6, 2007, The Honolulu Advertiser
County Council: Super Ferry Resolution May 2005
Letter (PDF format) July 26, 2006
"It is very clear to many of our constituents on Kaua'i -- perhaps to you, also -- that something is wrong with planning on this island."
Affordable Housing:
Single Family Vacation Rentals: Searching for the balance Jun 23, 2007, The Garden Island
Big Box Stores: Thinking about big box stores May 5, 2007, The Garden Island
SuperFerry: Kauai residents want to protect island Sep 6, 2007, The Honolulu Advertiser
Effective Housing Policy May, 2005
“ Toward a sensible, effective affordable housing policy for the County of Kaua'i ”
Affordable Housing October, 2004
“Let us begin with the end in mind. We are not just building housing.”
by Richard Heinberg
posted May 6, 2007
Peak oil and it's potential consequences...
"Thus, as we build a different food system, we will inevitably be building a new kind of culture..."
General Election Ballot Questions November 2, 2006
Some Thoughts by Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura
Bill No. 2173 FLOOR AMENDMENT (Draft: October 29, 2006)
“Relating to Additional Dwelling Units on other Than Residentially Zoned Lots”
An In-Depth Look October 23, 2006 ; Guest editorial, The Garden Island
“I believe, as most people do, that taxes should be fair and equitable and not unduly burdensome.”
A Vision August 2006 (A Detailed Version)
“A Sustainable, Healthy, and Prosperous Island Community Living Aloha”
JoAnn's Fundraiser Speech August 13, 2006, Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall
“One definition of sustainability is “increasing the quality of our lives without taking from future generations.”
JoAnn's Candidate Profile Statement July 24, 2006
“To live on Kaua`i is a gift. Knowing this, I have worked with a deep commitment to "keep Kaua`i Kaua`i" ...”
Statement of Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura September 13, 2005, Kaua'i Historic County Building
“I urge each one of you to consider what leadership role you might be called to...”
If you want to work on community issues as JoAnn described, please contact her by email at jymf@JoAnnYukimura.com
JoAnn's Fundraiser Speech August 21, 2004, Kaua'i Veteran's Center
“Rather than touch on many issues tonight, I'm going to talk tonight about two—transportation and housing—which I believe are among the most pressing problems.”