Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 10, 1 October 2010 — GOVERNOR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]
GOVERNOR
1. The single most important issue is self-deter-mination. Federal recognition, or laek of it, will impact every facet of Native Hawaiian existence forever. I have supported self-
determination since the beginning and have passed federal legislation for it in the House three times. As Governor, I would voice state support for federal legislation and use my relationships in Washington to ensure support continues in the House among Leadership and Members and in the White House. 2. As a state legislator, I worked on the creation of OHA and I have always believed that Native Hawaiians should control their own destiny, including managing their own resources. The dispute over ceded lands revenues must be settled onee and for all by all parties coming together in a spirit of resolution. I am confident that all parties will reach an agreement as to the amount of a settlement. 3. Lands being administered by the State of Hawai'i, the Hawaiian Home Lands and a portion of the ceded lands, should rightfully be considered in any future negotiation with the Native Hawaiian governing entity. In addition, lands orresources with strong links to the Native Hawaiian people and culture should also be considered. State participation in these negotiations must be fair and in good faith to be a strong step on the path to reconciliation.
1. Education is one of the most concerning issues we face as Native Hawaiians. As Lieutenant Governor, I have seen how knowledge and education ean elevate our entire eommu-
nity and prevent obstacles such as poverty, crime, illieiī drug use, poor heahh andjoblessness. For Native Hawaiians to compete in a world continually transformed by the boundless opportunities of the 2lst century, we must prepare our keiki for a global economy based on knowledge and innovation. 2. The 2008 agreement was pono because it was fair to Native Hawaiians and taxpayers, and it acknowledged our constitutional obligation to fulfill our promise to kānaka maoli. The land parcels in the 2008 proposed settlement included commercial industrial properties on O'ahu and Hawai'i Island totaling 209 acres, and a onetime payment to OHA of just over $13 million in cash. The 2008 agreement also mandated that the minimmn amount of proceeds OHA would receive annually from the public land trust would be $15.1 million. 3. As Governor, I will encourage all parties to focus the negotiations first and foremost upon: (1) properties that hold significant historical and cultural value; (2) land that ean be developed in a culturally sensitive manner; and (3) resources that will produce revenue needed to sustain the ongoing operations of the Native Hawaiian governing entity.
1. The U.S. government has no more right here than Iraq and the sooner it goes the better. Our future is in space but first gotta float so why notrecycle/builda floating Tesla city (Matthew 25:34)
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1) What single issue facing Native Hawaiians concerns you the most anel how woulel you address that issue as the governor?
2) In January 2008, 0HA and Governor Linda Lingle's Administration reached a settlement agreement that would have resulted in the state transferring to 0HA $200 million in land and cash for past due ceded lands revenues from 1978 to 2008. In addition, the agreement would have set the minimum annual ceded lands payments to 0HA going forward at $1 5.1 million. Since 2008, the Legislature has not approved the 2008 settlement agreement or some version of it. What do you believe OHA should receive for past-due ceded lands revenues and annual revenues due to OHA?
3) Should the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act be enacted into law, what state lands and natural resources do you believe should be considered for negotiations with the Native Hawaiian governing entity?
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NEIL ABERCROMBIE DEMOCRAT
DUKE AIONA REPUBLICAN
DANIEL CUNNINGHAM FREE ENERGY