Megeso-William Denis

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Review and strengthen evacuation routes, ensuring they are viable, clearly marked, and capable of supporting island-wide emergency response. Infrastructure / Transportation Remove condemned structures and toxic graffiti from public buildings and roadways to improve safety, aesthetics, and community well-being. Education Support vocational learning paths by working with public, private, charter, vocational, and home-school programs that emphasize sustainable, self-sufficient life skills as a strong foundation for learning. Education Promote school choice by supporting policies where public education funding follows the child, allowing families to select learning environments that best serve their children’s needs and talents. Economy Rebuild small businesses as the backbone of Kauaʻi’s economy, restoring their prominence through fair regulation, predictable policy, and direct support for locally owned enterprises. Economy Diversify the economy beyond over-dependence on tourism, supporting sustainable local industries that align with Kauaʻi’s people, land, and long-term resilience. Taxes / Budget Reduce wasteful spending and interest costs by addressing non-planned expenditures and improving fiscal discipline, freeing resources for housing, services, and community needs. Environment / Energy Protect ecosystems and ahupuaʻa systems by halting or redesigning projects that cause lasting environmental damage. Housing Expand housing options across the spectrum, including affordable rentals, workforce housing, and attainable homeownership, with minimal government intrusion except where special needs require support. Economy Support job creation and workforce development through internships, apprenticeship pathways, vocational learning centers, GED programs, and school-to-career opportunities that keep talent on island. Environment / Energy Explore responsible waste-to-energy solutions, including cogeneration and current-use technologies, to reduce landfill impact while protecting environmental health, and water quality. Taxes / Budget Work with the County Council and department leadership to pursue responsible tax relief, tax incentives, targeted tax cuts, and regulatory reform that reduce the financial burden on residents and small businesses. Government Reform Restore local decision-making by returning authority to the Mayor, county administrators, and the people of Kauaʻi — ensuring policies and outcomes directly improve quality of life for residents, not outside interests. Healthcare Promote integrative and preventative health approaches that combine modern medicine, traditional practices, and natural healing in a manner that respects choice, culture, and safety. Healthcare Support community-based self-healing and recovery centers that address mental health and substance addiction through compassionate, integrated care rooted in personal responsibility, dignity, and long-term recovery. Economy Strengthen local food sustainability and self-sufficiency by prioritizing island-based food production that reduces dependence on imports and strengthens Kauaʻi’s resilience during disruptions. Infrastructure / Transportation Pause and reevaluate further expansion of Līhuʻe Airport, ensuring infrastructure decisions protect quality of life, environmental balance, and community impact before proceeding. Infrastructure / Transportation Remove invasive species that damage ecosystems and replace them with native or beneficial plant life that supports ʻĀina health.