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Kauai County Council

Mel Rapozo *

NONPARTISAN
Age: 50
Job: Kauai councilman
Background: MPLSS LLC owner

What is the most pressing quality of life issue, and what would you do about it?

On Kauai, public safety is the most pressing quality of life issue facing us today. We must ensure that our island is safe for our residents and visitors alike. This means providing the necessary tools to our public safety departments.

What is the most important issue facing Kauai County, and how would you address it?

Our fiscal condition is the most important issue facing Kauai today. If we don’t get our financial house in order, the residual consequences can be devastating. We must create a balance of budget cuts and revenue enhancement. We cannot rely solely on tax/fee increases to balance the budget.