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Education & Innovation for a New Hawaii

"I am excited for the future of Hawaii. I see an opportunity for all residents to come together to make our state the model of a sustainable, clean land. I see Maui becoming the prototype of community; a place where respective cultures learn from each other; where pollution, ice abuse and crime are a thing of the past, where housing is affordable, education is the top priority and families are supported." ★

"I had the privilege of working with Netra as she took the time to shadow me during this legislative session.  Her enthusiasm, energy and care for the many issues that were before us has inspired her to work even harder to improve the quality of life for the people of Hawaii"

State Rep. Mele Carroll

Economic Recovery • Policy support for small business is the quickest path to long-range economic growth. Also a quadruple bottom line banking system: economic profit, social equity, environmental sustainability & cultural sensitivity. Quadruple botttom line banking

Educational Opportunity • A well-rounded, comprehensive education for our keiki must be our top priority, in locally controlled schools.
Hawaii Education 101

Public Safety • We must begin treating the inter-generational substance abuse addictions and lack of job skills that create crime.
Education more important than incarceration
Facts about new jail aren't pretty

Environmental Protection • Clean air, land, water and reefs are our health and our wealth. Now is the time to convert to renewable energy and strengthen our environmental standards.★