This week's Tuesday message from Randy Francisco, President

Aloha!

The Government Affairs Committee has rolled out a series of Political Forums that will provide the membership another opportunity to have a dialogue with candidates in this year's elections.  A big MAHALO NUI LOA to chamber members for their generous support:

PLATINUM SPONSORS: Westridge Properties, Safeway & JJ's Broiler

GOLD SPONSORS: Syngenta Seeds & Kauai Board of Realtors

PARTNERS: Garden Island Newspaper, KONG Radio Group & Kauai Community College Thanks to their generous support, the Chamber is able to make these forums free to members:

Tuesday, September 2: Political Forum #2: Mayoral Candidates, doors open at 5:30 p.m.; debate starts at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  This event is held at Kauai Community College - Performing Arts Center and is free and open to the public.  Members are encouraged to register to guarantee a space and to arrive early to reserve a seat.  University of Hawaii at West Oahu Professor and Political Commentator/Host Dr. Dan Boylan of KGMB & KHET is the moderator.

 

Tuesday, October 14: Political Forum # 3: County Council Candidates (Before General Election) at JJ's Broiler, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.  Members are asked to pre-register by filling out the 2008 Political Forum Flyer  as a FREE Continental Breakfast is generously provided by JJ's Broiler.  William "Bill" Dahle will be the Moderator and KONG Radio will broadcast the event live during the morning drive show.  There is a $17 Non-member fee.

 

Mahalo too to the members who responded to the Survey Monkey which resulted in nearly 60 questions.  10 questions were culled from the list and 4 were asked during the County Council Political Forum this past Thursday due to the number of candidates (18) who participated and the time constraints (2 minutes/person):

*What 2 or 3 ideas do you have to diversify Kauai's economy to support business?

*What is your synopsis of the current problems facing the County in upcoming years?

*How do you plan to reform the existing tax laws to lessen the increasing burden on businesses?

*What actions would you take to restore the Aloha Spirit that seems to be disappearing?

 

Members are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in these events as your voice and vote does matter!

 

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