Reelect Lynn DeCoite as District 13 representative

I am a a resident of Molokai and a homesteader. I support the reelection of Rep. Lynn DeCoite for District 13.

As a young girl, I have watched Lynn grow up right down the road from me, and she was always out in the farm working with her grandparents. She is a hard-working woman with great morals and values.

We need more people in government like Lynn, whom we trust, and who will serve with true intent and in the best interest of the people.

I support Lynn DeCoite, she is the real thing, no cover-ups, and transparent. She is approachable and willing to listen and give her support and concern. She loves the people of Hawaii and especially her District 13 she represents. Please give your support and vote Lynn Decoite.

Anyone believing in home rule can see the deep bureaucracy built into the state system. Inept and noncaring, especially when it comes to determining Maui’s future in farming. We do not need the status quo — we need an effective arm of the administration that can respond to and support a changing food environment where Maui can take major strides in becoming self-sustaining.

There are great ideas and a lot of talent here in Maui County. Farming is hard work and farmers simply do not get the level of help they need to take it to the next level of productivity. A Maui County Deptment of Agriculture would be a supportive arm to help. It will be manned and funded locally — laser focused on our needs, not beholding to Oahu-centric dictation, and a vocal advocate for our farming needs. This is vital to the future of our county.

Ask council members for a charter amendment on the November ballot. giving everyone a chance to contribute accordingly.

Park benches, gazebos, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, splash pads, horseshoe pits, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, volleyball and basketball courts, amphitheater, dog parks, hiking trails, bike paths, restrooms and roadways could be funded by community members, organizations and corporations.

Appropriate commercial activities would be allowed in a private park. Food trucks, rental kiosks, farmer’s markets, entertainment, weddings, party venues, cultural and historical tours are viable economic enterprises.

Community gardens/agriculture park and food hub/co-op are income producing. Planting forests and native plants, public access along with ecotourism, nursery supply, and eventually harvesting mature trees are literally economic growth.

In addition to commercial activities, donations and fees for events could help fund 24-hour security and park maintenance. Volunteers can also help to build and maintain a beautiful and safe park.

Positively impacting the community and future generations, start now to help create an amazing legacy park. Along with entreating Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate, advocate with the Maui Planning Commission and County Council members as they review and approve the proposed parks in the updated West Maui Community Plan.