Trysten Caberto

Environment / Energy Upgrade waste management and redirect construction materials to the Mahipapa biomass generator. Government Reform Strengthen stewardship programs like Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana in Hāʻena5. Government Reform Form an interreligious forum to advocate for interfaith harmony between Hawaiian cultural practitioners and the many religious organizations here. Housing Prioritize housing for residents over the expansion of vacation rentals and hotels. Infrastructure / Transportation Confront the impact of overtourism by seeking funding from the Green Fee to improve infrastructure and implement paid parking for tourists (always free for Kauaʻi residents). Environment / Energy Advocate for the Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee (KISC) and the resources needed to respond rapidly to invasive species threats6. Environment / Energy Modernize our electrical grid by converting overhead power lines to underground. Housing Pursue state and federal assistance to help homeowners meet the 2050 cesspool conversion mandate; advocate for funding through the Green Fee. Economy Become less dependent on imports, invest in Native Hawaiian agricultural knowledge, and incentivize local businesses to purchase local produce. Housing Support tax policies that favor owner-occupied homes and encourage long-term rentals. Housing The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) reports that Kauaʻi has the highest short-term rental (STR) rate in Hawaiʻi at 14%; support stricter STR regulations. Arts / Culture Protect culturally significant and sacred places for future generations.