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August 23, 2020

Climate Change

Global warming and the question of climate change is no longer a debate in the war room. It is documented, it is factual, it is here. The predominant outcome of climate change is sea-level rise. Sea levels on Kauai have risen 6.6 inches in the past century, according to researchers, and are predicted to rise up to 96 inches by the end of the century. Add heavy rainfall to rising sea levels and you get flooding, which we are all too familiar with on Kaua`i.

As an island, we have no other choice but to react to the stormy consequences. We must address Climate Change from a two-sided perspective: preparation for extreme downfall and adaption to changing shorelines, as well as the preventative measures of limiting gas emissions and protecting our natural resources by increasing protected ecosystems.

  • I believe the highest priority is the most vulnerable issue – which is our island’s food security. Kaua`i must reflect back to her tradition of sustainability.
  • We must limit greenhouse gas emissions and cutting the County’s footprint by banning new fossil fuel vehicles sounds like a reasonable attempt; until we figure out a way of providing a low-cost solution to replace and recycle batteries from electric vehicles, we are just substituting one problem for another.
  • Island nations that are surviving despite shoreline changes have relocated to higher ground and assimilated the new shorelines. We cannot overpower the ocean … but we can move out of its way.
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Water Rights

If a farmer needs water to grow produce, he should be able to get it at a fair price. Water is free and is, due to the Public Trust, controlled by our County.  The delivery of water is currently controlled by the private sector. We need to work together as stewards of this most precious of resources.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020 – OUT OF THE BOX with Jimmy and Dr. Keahi CANDIDATE: MIKE DANDURAND, KAUA‘I COUNTY COUNCIL

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Mike Dandurand

Mike Dandurand is running for Kaua`i County Council 2020. Mike was born in the Philippines, raised on O`ahu, and has been living and working on Kaua`i for over 30 years. He believes in honoring our past to direct our sustainable future.

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Aloha Friends, my focus is on Kaua’i’s sustainable economy. You will find my campaign banners are purchased from a local vendor, my campaign cookies from a young Kaua’i entrepreneur starting her business, my mailer which you will receive shortly was ordered and printed locally, my campaign hats from a local vendor. Actions speak louder than words. Ask your candidates where they spend their campaign money. This will say a lot about their priorities.
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