Steven W. King

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Steven W. King

U.S. House of Representatives, District 2

Position Running For

U.S. House of Representatives, District 2

What area(s) of the Island do you call home?

Big Island

What is your vision for a thriving agricultural sector on Kauai and how can the County/State support that vision?

Using Micro grants we support small farms

If elected, how would you engage with the business community prior to your decision-making?

To promote Utopia via aloha

How would you help ensure that working middle class residents can afford to buy or rent a home on Kauaʻi?

More housing and using alternative (3d printed houses)

How would you effectively manage budget and operations compared to the past?

Balance the budget and raise taxes on Ultra rich (not the middle class or lower)

What specific ideas do you have about economic diversification and how would you develop these areas?

Look into algae biofuels

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?

Support of more infrstructure and more public transport

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?

Control of roundup

What is your solution to best manage solid waste on Kauaʻi? Please include your views on recycling, landfill site, source reduction, and other strategies.

Using low burn (no or low emissions) to burn solid waste like Sweden or Norway

As an elected official, what steps would you take to mitigate the impacts of climate change on Kauaʻi?

More use of solar and wind

What else would you like to share with the business community?

Support Local Business