There are many critical issues facing our island, such as affordable housing, rising property taxes, and drugs/ice usage. Here, we will be providing information and discussing these important issues.
Superferry
Guest editorial: Stand up and be counted Sep 19, 2007
Guest editorial: Kauai residents want to protect island Sep 6, 2007
Super Ferry Resolution May 2005
Letter to the Planning Commission
Guest Editorials
Fifty Million Farmers
County Council Resolutions
Proposed Charter Amendments on Ballot in General Election
Bill No. 2173, Relating to Additional Dwelling Units...
An In-Depth Look at the Ohana Charter Amendment
JoAnn's Fundraiser Speech
Committed to Kaua`i: A Vision
County Council Resolutions
JoAnn's Candidate Profile Statement
Statement of Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura
Affordable Housing
Transportation Resolution
More on Affordable Housing
Super Ferry Resolution
Dated July 26, 2006
Letter (PDF format)
"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: (1) Strangers in exile from their own homeland Mar 3, 2007
(2) A key to permanent affordability Mar 24, 2007
Single Family Vacation Rentals: Searching for the balance Jun 23, 2007
Big Box Stores: Thinking about big box stores May 5, 2007
SuperFerry: Kauai residents want to protect island Sep 6, 2007
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..."
January, 2007
Kaua'i Sunshine Markets (PDF format)
November 2, 2006
Some Thoughts by Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura
FLOOR AMENDMENT (Draft: October 29, 2006)
“Relating to Additional Dwelling Units on other Than Residentially Zoned Lots”
October 23, 2006)
“I believe, as most people do, that taxes should be fair and equitable and not unduly burdensome.”
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.”
August 2006
“A Sustainable, Healthy, and Prosperous Island Community Living Aloha”
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" ...”
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 15, 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.”
October, 2004
“Let us begin with the end in mind. We are not just building housing.”
April, 2005
“ Resolution Requesting an Integrated County Land Transportation Plan ”
May, 2005
“ Toward a sensible, effective affordable housing policy for the County of Kaua'i ”
May, 2005
“ Resolution requesting that an environmental impact statement be prepared on the Hawai'i Super Ferry ”