Important Issues

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

Hawaiian Language, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Expansion, Kilauea Gymnasium Audit
Coqui Frogs, Ka Loko Dam Investigation, Koloa-Poipu Master Transportation Circulation Planning
Kokee State Park Preservation


Superferry
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 to the Planning Commission
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."


Guest Editorials
Affordable Housing:

(1) Strangers in exile from their own homeland   Mar 3, 2007, The Garden Island
(2) A key to permanent affordability   Mar 24, 2007, The Garden Island
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


Affordable Housing
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.”


Fifty Million Farmers
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..."


Proposed Charter Amendments
General Election Ballot Questions   November 2, 2006
Some Thoughts by Councilmember JoAnn A. Yukimura


Relating to Additional Dwelling Units
Bill No. 2173   FLOOR AMENDMENT (Draft: October 29, 2006)
“Relating to Additional Dwelling Units on other Than Residentially Zoned Lots”


Ohana Charter Amendment
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.”


Committed to Kaua`i
A Vision   August 2006   (A Detailed Version)
“A Sustainable, Healthy, and Prosperous Island Community Living Aloha”


Speeches
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.”