Keola Kaiminaauao
Kauai County Council
Position Running For
Kauai County Council
What area(s) of the Island do you call home?
Koloa,Lihue,Anahola
What is your vision for a thriving agricultural sector on Kauai and how can the County support that vision?
I believe Kaua’i can be sustainable agriculture by increasing local food production, supporting local farmers and ranchers, preserving agricultural lands, creating good-paying agricultural careers, and protecting our island’s natural resources while honoring Hawaiian values and traditions.”
If elected, how would you engage with the business community prior to your decision-making?
If elected I will engage with businesses by maintaining an open communication and relationship listening to all their challenges and work with them on practical solutions that support growth on our island
How would you help ensure that working middle class residents can afford to buy or rent a home on Kauaʻi?
I would help by solution in gap housing for our middle class
How would you effectively manage budget and operations compared to the past?
I would prioritize the budget in things that we would need in the future
What specific ideas do you have about economic diversification and how would you develop these areas?
Kauaʻi’s economy should be diverse, resilient, and locally driven. While tourism will continue to be an important industry, we must also strengthen agriculture, renewable energy, small businesses, technology, healthcare, and skilled trades.
What are your priorities for infrastructure investment? How would you ensure that planned infrastructure projects (roads, wastewater, facilities, bridges, etc.) on Kauai move forward in a timely manner?
My priority is to invest in infrastructure that improves public safety, supports our economy, protects the environment, and enhances the quality of life for Kauaʻi .
What is your vision for effective management of the visitor industry so that economic goals are met while ensuring community and environmental concerns are addressed?
My vision is for a visitor industry that benefits our local community while protecting the natural and cultural resources that make Kauaʻi special. Tourism should improve the quality of life for residents by supporting local jobs and businesses, while respecting our communities, cultural sites, and environment. Success means finding the right balance—one where economic prosperity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
What is your solution to best manage solid waste on Kauaʻi? Please include your views on recycling, landfill site, source reduction, and other strategies.
Because Kauaʻi has limited landfill capacity, we must focus on extending the life of our landfill while reducing our dependence on it. My goal is to build a cleaner, more sustainable waste management system that protects public health, our environment, and future generations
As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Kauaʻi?
Climate change is already affecting Kauaʻi through stronger storms, coastal erosion, flooding, drought, sea level rise, and changing weather patterns. As a County Council member, my priority would be to strengthen our island’s resilience by protecting people, infrastructure, natural resources, and our economy. We need practical, science-informed solutions that prepare our communities while respecting our environment and cultural values.”
What else would you like to share with the business community?
I believe we all share the same goal—a thriving Kauaʻi where local families can live, work, and build a future. I will work to foster an environment where businesses can grow responsibly, workers have access to good-paying jobs, and our natural and cultural resources are protected for future generations. I look forward to working with the business community because when we work together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Kauaʻi.”