Vision
A community living aloha, co-creating its future with love and unity.
Values
Integrity, excellence, respect, compassion, humility, faith in community, good planning, inclusiveness, continuous self-education & learning
Guiding Principles
Aloha: It’s Kaua‘i’s Spirit
Ua mau ke ea o ka ‘āina i ka pono
(The Life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)
Sustainability
Mission
Kaua`i: A sustainable, healthy, and prosperous island community living aloha
2006-2007 Goals
Planning
Support and work for a highly professional, visionary, effective and knowledgeable Planning Department that provides leadership and support to an island community committed to good planning.
Energy
Advocate, legislate, and facilitate energy conservation and the production of affordable, efficient, clean and renewable energy.
Affordable Housing
Adopt a well researched and structured affordable housing inclusionary zoning law which ensures, over time, an inventory of housing that is sturdy, attractive, energy efficient and permanently affordable.
Traffic/Transportation
Work with community, County and DOT to develop a multi-modal land transportation plan that will provide sustainable, affordable, effective and convenient mobility for the people of Kaua`i.
Public Education
Work for schools of excellence, a strong foundation for our community
Solid Waste
Monitor and contribute to the ongoing update of the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan to ensure a sustainable and environmentally and fiscally sound plan.
Sustainability
Vigorously promote Sustainability Education and the application of sustainability principles in all aspects of life on Kaua`i.
