The Hawai’i economy: “Reduce Hawai’i’s highest cost of living in the nation. Hawai’i’s state gross domestic product is projected to grow from $88 billion in 2018 to over $100 billion in 2021.”
- Tourism “Nearly 9-million annual visitors spend more than $17 billion in Hawai’i.”
- Military “Over 36,000 active duty military personnel.”
- Agriculture “Support and encourage local ‘Ohana farming.”
- Manufacturing “Eliminate punitive over-regulation.”
- Service industries “Constitutes 90% of Hawai’i’s gross domestic product.”
Government: “Quality of government over quantity of government. Elected officials are public servants under oath to serve the needs of the people. The constitution and bill of rights were created to protect the American people against the danger associated with the excessive accumulation of power in the hands of a few. Government is wasteful and inept because it has grown to the point that it is too big to be adequately managed or overseen. Smarter legislation. Competition drives excellence.”
- Restrict the size and growth of government to match the private sector
- Government spending reform and accountability
- Remand services and programs to private enterprise wherever possible
- True transparency by allowing online public access to all expenditures, contracts, and audit findings
- Campaign spending reform
- Congressional term duration and term limit reform
- Closer ties and more cooperation between federal, state, and local government
‘Ohana: “Ensure that our keiki and kupuna have every opportunity to thrive. Support our keiki in every way possible, they are the future. ‘Ohana is a crucial pillar in our community. It has been proven that the family structure, whether brought together in marriage, by guardianship or adoption, benefits both the individual and society. ‘Ohana enhances the cause of liberty by reducing the need for government in our daily lives.”
- Education “Affordable and effective education for all. Better pay for teachers”
- Health Care “Affordable and accessible health care for everyone”
- Social Security “Transform Social Security into a sustainable and tamper-proof system.”
Native Hawaiian History, Culture, and Heritage: “Recognize and affirm the philosophy and efforts of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, the first prince and native Hawaiian elected to U.S. Congress. In his 19-years of service he supported legislation for native Hawaiian rights to a land base for housing, farming and preservation of traditional and cultural practices. His dream was fulfilled with passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921.”