Maui County Democrats County Convention

May 7, 2016 Maui Waena Intermediate School

Kahului

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Convention Agenda

Maui Waena Intermediate School, Kahului May 7, 2016

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance, Former County Party Chair Jonathan Starr III. Appointment of Temporary Convention Chair IV. Approval of Minutes from 2015 County Convention V. Approval of Treasurers Report

VI. Credentials Committee Report VII. Address by Governor David Ige

VIII. Address by United State Senator Brian Schatz IX. Election Permanent Convention Chair X. Appointment of Convention Secretary, Parliamentarian, Sargent of Arms

XI. Maui County Party Chairman’s Report XII. Remarks by State Party Chair

XIII. Committee Reports a. Resolutions

i. 2016-1: Support to Ban Conversion Therapy ii. 2016-2: Declaring June 26 as Equality Day

iii. 2016-3: Protecting Public Employees, Inclusive Non-Discrimination Policies

iv. 2016-4: Promote Family Savings b. Rule Amendments

i. 2016-1A: State bylaws amendment relating to the Presidential Preference Polls

c. Affirmative Action Plan d. Platform

i. 2016-AA: Relating to Agriculture Home Rule – Maui ii. 2016-BB: Relating to Agirculture Home Rule - State

XIV. Election of State Central Committee, At Large, Female and Male XV. Legislative Updates

XVI. Special messages from U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard XVII. Remarks by State Party Chair candidates

XVIII. Announce Newly Elected State Central Committee XIX. Open Mic to Democrats: Candidates and Democratic Party Elected Officials XX. Adjournment

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MINUTES

2015 MAUI COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION

STRONG AND UNITED 2015

I. Convention was called to order by Maui County Democratic Chair Troy Hashimoto at 2:05 pm. II. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jim Crowe

Tasha Kama did the invocation. III. Troy Hashimoto welcomed everyone and did the Introduction of special guests. Troy introduced himself, Speaker of the House Joe Souki,

Senator RozBaker, Senator Gil Keith-Agaran, House of Representative Lynn DeCoite, Councilmember Gladys Baisa and Councilmember Michael Victorino represented by Joycelyn Victorino, Councilmember, Budget Committee Chair Riki Hokama and State Democratic Chairwoman Stephanie Ohigashi

Stephanie applauded our Legislators and said she was proud of their work in securing financial assistance for the hospital.

Special Messages:

Steph read Governor David Ige's message

Helen Neilsen was called up to speak on behalf of U.S. Senator Brian Schatz Helen read Senator Schatz's message Message covered the Equality Marriage Act, Equity in the workplace, education system

from preschool to post secondary schooling. Top of the agenda is to bring down the cost of college education.

Schatz said we need to get Democrats in to the Presidential position. Democrats need to

fight for what is right for the working men Yuki Sugimura was called up to speak on behalf of U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono. Yuki read Senator Hirono's message. Senator Hirono said the Democrats need to rally around core principles. We are all one

Democratic ohana. We can achieve more together rather than on our own. We

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need to work hard to take back the Senate. Elect more women to the U.S. Senate maybe we may even have a Democratic President.

Kari Kapoi was introduced to read U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard's message. Kari read Senator Hirono's message: U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard in her message thanked everyone for their hard work. She said she is working hard herself at trying to increase civic engagement. She is the Co chair of the college Democrats and has been busy working on getting candidates who can run so we can take back the Democratic Party. She looks forward to working with the State Democratic group. Mark Takai, our other U.S. House of Representative sent a message which anyone is

welcome to read .

Alex Wheeler, our State Democratic party Executive Director was introduced.

Troy went over the highlights of the Democratic party. He said the party raised $ 5,000 and helped to elect our first female party chair. We elected a democratic Governor and re-elected Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui. It's been a great 2 years. We may not always agree on all issues but we agree to support. IV. Troy introduced the Democratic leadership committee members including the appointment of Temporary Convention Chairman, Anthony Edington. Troy called Tony up to the mike. Tony asked that the 2014 meeting minutes be bypassed and to go on to the reports. He also asked that we move on to the Affirmative Action survey. It was explained that the survey is in everyone's packet which you received at registration. Committee Reports Treasurers Report given by Linda Puppolo Linda reported 82 Democrats were registered. Over 100 Democrats were in attendance at today's convention. Treasury has approximately $ 13,346.00. It was motioned to accept treasurer’s report by Stephen Castro, Sr, seconded by Jerrybeth DeMello

VI. Presentation of Credentials, Credentials Committee, Gene Awakuni. Gene announced we had quorum. It was motioned by Dane Kane and seconded by Mary Wagner. VII. It was motioned to elect a permanent chair to the convention. Roz Baker was nominated. Motion was seconded by Donna Domingo. It was moved to close nomination by Jason Medeiros. It was seconded by Donna Domingo. Roz Baker was escorted to the stage by Sergeant of Arms Jason Medeiros and Sherman Baisa, Jr.

Roz welcomed everyone and thanked Jason and Sherman. VIII. Roz introduced this year’s Parliamentarian Kallie Keith. IX. Tasha Kama made a motion to nominate Joycelyn Victorino to be the recording secretary at the convention. Motion was seconded by Donna Domingo. X. Roz introduced Representative Lynn DeCoite. She expressed how honored she is to serve. She sent her aloha and honor to Mele Carroll. Lynn thanked Mele for instilling in her the value and understanding, that one person can make the difference. She acknowledged Mele's birthday. Lynn said Mele had such an influence on her life. Lynn acknowledged that she is from Molokai and that she was taught by her Father the value of respect. Respect others and to have a passion. Respect allows us to work together. Respect each other when we do not agree. My family values have guided me. I have learned the most in 3 months what I have learned in the last 10 years. I learned protocol. When to speak, not speak, listen, etc. I had to learn to dress properly. I learned that there are time lines that we operate under. We must comply with time lines to be effective. I learned don't be afraid to ask a question. Being able to sit on the Agriculture Committee is a great experience as Ag is my passion. Being a farmer is my passion. Providing food for the people is my satisfaction. I am also honored to work on the Finance Committee. Funding for invasive species. Providing money for education. Supporting bills that will support agriculture. Making sure our CIP projects are funded. The finance committee is making sure we can support the Maui Memorial Hospital. Medical services are very important. I am not anti-union or anti workers. I voted for the Healthcare Act. Health related issues are very important. I am committed to do my best for the district and for the State. I remind myself to be true to my commitment, to Agriculture. Roz said, although we lost a wonderful woman representative, we gained another wonderful woman who stepped right in and filled Mele’s seat. XI. Roz called Lynn back to the stage to speak about Mele Carroll. Lynn expressed how Mele worked so hard for all of us. Lynn described how she received a call from Mele asking her to serve in her position. Lynn was shocked but accepted Mele's request. There was a moment of silence offered to Mele. Roz explained, the committee Mele served was helping people who can barely afford it. XII. Roz called upon Alan Fukuyama to speak on behalf of former Board of Education Mary Cochran. Alan explained Mary was 1 of 13 children. Mary always expressed herself in very colorful words. She was a feisty woman. Education was her passion. She pushed hard for education. She had a crusted exterior but had such a soft heart. Alan introduced Mary's husband. A moment of silence offered for Mele and Mary.

XIII. Roz introduced the Honorable Gil Keith-Agaran, Hawaii State Senate Chair, Committee on Judiciary and Labor.

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Gil came to the podium and changed his topic from what he had planned to speak about. Gil said that the Iao School students had visited them at the Legislature. He spoke about House Bill regarding the marijuana dispensary bill. He also spoke about HB 134 – The Rail tax extension. Gil credited Speaker Joe Souki for advancing the bills. Gil said we have a very good friend in the Decmocratic party Democrats believe in these values Liberty, Social Justice and ongoing dialogue. Gill thanked Speaker Joe Souki again for all that he does to advance bills that help our Kupunas. He introduced a Bill dealing with domestic violence. He introduced a Bill which creates more transparency. He pushed for funding of a new building in Lahaina and Waihee Schools. He also allocated money to the Portuguese/Puerto Rican Heritage Hall. Passed SB504 and HB830 Passed the ukulele is the State instrument Passed the pa'u HB 444 – allows Hotel tax money to be used for beach restoration Called upon Speaker Joe Soukli to give the run down on what the Legislature did this session. Mr. Souki congratulated Gil for his wonderful presentation. He acknowledged Roz Baker for being in the Senate for ages and for doing such a wonderful job. He stated that Kalani loves the aina. Mr. Souki expressed his honor for serving the people. He talked about how the House and Senate worked very well together passing bills that help people,. Mr. Souki gave Justin Woodson a lot of credit for working so hard in difficult committees. Mr. Souki expressed how proud he is of Lynn serving. Mr. Souki said the House passed a lot of good bills. He elaborated about some of them. Jails are full with prisoners. He compared the different laws and felony charges. He said Felony charges stay with you for life.

XV. Democratic Chair Stephanie Ohigashi congratulated the new officers. She thanked the State Legislators and the Maui County Council for their hard work

Reviewed what has happened in the last month. Steph asked the Central Committee to stand as the Central Committee who represents us at the Democratic Convention. Steph introduced Alex Wheeler who handles the State Democratic party office and website. Alex will probably answer the phone when you call. Alex presented Troy Hashimoto with a certificate of appreciation.

Roz called Maui County Democratic Chairman Troy Hashimoto to give his closing remarks. Troy expressed his appreciation for everyone’s help and conveyed his personal thank you’s.

He asked everyone to stay involved and to encourage your family and friends to join the party. We have two (2) years ahead of us. Theirs is a lot of hard work ahead, but we must stay focused on our work at hand.

XVII. Hawaii Aloha

XVIII. Adjournment - Roz adjourned the convention at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joycelyn M. Victorino

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Maui County Democratic Party

Income Statement May 1, 2015 through April 1, 2016

2015 County Convention Elections SCC

Admin (Program) (Program) (Program) Total Program Young Democrats TOTAL

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Direct Public Support -15.00 1,155.00 50.00 0.00 1,205.00 717.00 1,907.00

Program Income 0.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0.00 20.00

Total Income -15.00 1,175.00 50.00 0.00 1,225.00 717.00 1,927.00

Expense

Bank Fees 149.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 149.67

Event Expense 0.00 0.00 20.73 324.87 345.60 0.00 345.60

Facilities and Equipment 0.00 252.83 527.68 0.00 780.51 45.00 825.51

Operations 272.32 0.00 31.17 0.00 31.17 0.00 303.49

Promotional Expense 112.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 112.20

Travel and Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 200.00 0.00 200.00

Total Expense 534.19 252.83 579.58 524.87 1,357.28 45.00 1,936.47

Net Ordinary Income -549.19 922.17 -529.58 -524.87 -132.28 672.00 -9.47

Net Income -549.19 922.17 -529.58 -524.87 -132.28 672.00 -9.47

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Maui County Democratic Party

Balance Sheet As of April 1, 2016

Apr 1, 16

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

First Hawaiian Bank 12,667.49

First Hawaiian Bank #2 672.00

Total Checking/Savings 13,339.49

Total Current Assets 13,339.49

TOTAL ASSETS 13,339.49

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Equity

Opening Balance Equity 4,932.02

Unrestricted Net Assets 8,142.50

Net Income 264.97

Total Equity 13,339.49

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 13,339.49

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Maui County Democratic Party

2016 Convention Rules

Rule 1. RELATING TO THE COUNTY CONVENTON OF GOVERNANCE.

A. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall

govern the County Convention in all cases to which they are applicable, to the extent that

it is not inconsistent with the Constitution & Bylaws of the Maui County Democratic

Party of Hawai‘i or these standing rules.

Rule 2. VOTING BODY

A. Pursuant to the Democratic Party of Hawaii, Maui County Committee, the voting body

shall consist of the County officers, State Central Committee members, the precinct

President, First Vice President (if more than one of each precinct club) the District

Council and elected officials.

B. No Member of the voting body shall have more than one (1) vote and no proxy voting

shall be allowed.

C. A majority of the registered delegates shall constitute a quorum provided that these

delegates represent the majority of the precincts entitled to such representation and that

no less than two (2) are members of the Executive Committee of the County Committee.

D. Voting shall be by voice unless the presiding officer deems it necessary to call for a show

of hands or a rising vote.

Rule 3. MOTIONS AND DISCUSSON

A. Only members of the voting body may introduce motions, but all observers may

participate in the discussion.

B. Anyone wishing the floor for making a motion or for discussion shall rise, be recognized

by the Chair, state his/her name and his/her precinct or district.

C. Upon recognition by the Chair, the speaking member shall announce whether he/she

speaks for or against the motion before the convention.

D. No member shall be granted the privilege of the floor a second time on the same motion

until all others who wish to speak for or against the motion have had the opportunity to

do so.

Rule 4. LIMITATION OF TIME

A. A Timekeeper shall be appointed by the Chair. It shall be his/her duty to indicate to

each speaker a 30-second warning before the expiration of time.

B. A discussion shall be limited to two (2) minutes for each speaker on a motion.

Unanimous consent shall be required if additional time is to be granted a speaker, and the

additional time shall not exceed two (2) minutes. Total discussion on a motion shall not

exceed ten (10 minutes. Unanimous consent shall be required if an additional ten (1)

minutes is required.

Rule 5. SEATING

A. To the extent possible, the voting body shall sit by districts.

Rule 6. RELATING TO CREDENTIALS

A. The Credentials Committee of the County Convention, directly after the opening

ceremonies shall report the number of Delegates to the County Convention and elected

precinct alternates present with the proper credentials, and shall make a supplementary

report after the opening ceremonies as required.

B. Delegates to the Maui County Convention must register with the Credentials Committee

at the appointed location on or before 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2016. After than

time, unfilled seats will be deemed vacant.

Rule 7. RELATING TO WEARING A BADGE

A. For admission to the assembly hall and to facilitate identification and seating. Delegates

to the State Convention shall wear a badge issued by the Credentials Committee of the

County of Maui Convention upon registration.

RULE 8. RELATING TO PLATFORM PROPOSALS

A. Documents proposing platform provisions shall be referred to and considered by the

Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall have the power to revise and

amend the proposed provision and shall prepare a report thereon with appropriate

recommendations on each proposal to the County Convention.

RULE 9. RELATING TO RESOLUTION PROPOSALS

A. Documents proposing resolutions for consideration by the County Convention shall

conform to the Democratic Party of Hawaii Standing Rules of 2016 Convention

requirements.

RULE 10. RELATING TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROPOSALS

A. Documents proposing affirmative action by the Maui County Democratic Party of Hawaii

shall be referred to and considered by the Convention Pre-Convention Affirmative

Action Committee. The County Convention Pre-Convention Affirmative Action

Committee shall have the power to revise and amend the proposed document and shall

prepare a report thereon with appropriate recommendations on each proposal to the

Affirmative Action Committee of the County Convention.

RULE 11. RELATING TO NOMINATION PROCESS

A. Nominations for State Central Committee shall be limited to one nomination speech of

three minutes and one seconding speech of one minute for each.

RULE 12. RELATING TO APPROVAL OF CONVENTION MINUTES

A. The delegates at the Maui County Committee is authorized to approve the minutes of the

2015 Convention.

RULE 13. RELATING ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A. All cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic devices shall be turned off or set to silent

mode.

RULE 14. VOTING BALLOT

A. Each Delegate to the County Convention will be issued at a voting ballot which the

delegate must sign as instructed by the Electon Committee Chair.

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Resolution 2016-­1

Support to Ban Conversion Therapy Whereas, The Democratic Party of Hawai‘i supports banning conversion therapy for minors and adults as stated in the Health Care plank of our Party’s Platform passed by unanimous vote at our 2014 State Convention;; and

Whereas, President Barack Obama, along with every recognized medical professional organization from the World Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American School Counselor Association, to the National Association of Social Workers have all come out against conversion therapy;; and

Whereas, The Maui County Democrats supports the banning of conversion therapy based on the fact that this barbaric practice is detrimental to society as a whole since as it is totally futile and the side effects on the survivors are depression, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, shame, social withdrawal, suicidality, substance abuse, stress, disappointment, self-­blame, decreased self-­esteem and authenticity to others, hostility and blame toward parents, increased self-­hatred, feelings of anger and betrayal, loss of friends and potential romantic partners, problems in sexual and emotional intimacy, sexual dysfunction, high-­risk sexual behaviors, a feeling of being dehumanized and untrue to self, a loss of faith, and a sense of having wasted time and resources;; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Hawai‘i County Democrats vigorously supports the introduction and passage of a bill in the 2017 Legislative Session that will ban conversion therapy outright in Hawai‘i;; and be it

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats calls upon all Maui County Democrats that are a members of the Hawai‘i State Legislature who are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i to support the introduction and passage of a bill in the 2017 Legislative Session that will ban conversion therapy outright;; and be it

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats calls upon the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i to support the legislation and once it is passed by the legislature to sign the bill that will ban conversion therapy outright into law;;

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats calls upon all members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation to introduce and support the passage of bill that would ban conversion therapy at the national level and finally be it

Ordered, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to all members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation, the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, the Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, all Maui County Democrats that are members of the Hawai‘i State Legislatures who are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, and the appropriate members of the organizing committee for the 2016 State Convention for the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i. Introduced by: Eileen McKee

Resolution 2016-­2

Declaring June 26 as Equality Day Whereas, The Maui County Democrats supported the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the second Special Session of 2013, when it was signed law on November 13, 2013 brought Marriage Equality to the Aloha State, the birthplace of the modern fight for Marriage Equality;; and

Whereas, The Supreme Court of the United States of America brought Marriage Equality to the entire United States of America in their land mark decision Oberfeld v Hodgeson handed down on June 26, 2015 based on their other landmark Marriage Equality case United States v Windsor, which was handed down on June 26, 2013;; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats applauds President Barack Obama’s decision to declare June 26, 2016 as Equality Day;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats requests that the Mayor of Maui County issue an Proclamation to declare June 26, 2016 as Equality Day in Maui County;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats supports the introduction and passage of a bill at the County of Hawai‘i as well as at the State level that would name June 26 as Equality Day in perpetuity;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats call upon the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i to issue an Proclamation to declare June 26, 2016 as Equality Day in;; and finally be it

Ordered, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to all members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation, the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, the Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, all Maui County Democrats that are members of the Hawai‘i State Legislatures who are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, the Mayor of the County of Maui, members of the Maui County Council that are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and the Platform Committee for the 2016 Democratic Party of Hawai‘i State Convention. Introduced by: Eileen McKee

Resolution 2016 – 3

Protecting Public Employees While Advocating for Inclusive Non-­Discrimination Policies

Whereas, The Maui County Democrats support inclusive non-­discrimination policies to ensure that all people are treated equally and fairly;; and

Whereas, The Maui County Democrats support public servants and believe that they deserve the protections that come from inclusive non-­discrimination policies and they should not lose the protections they have in Honolulu when they travel on official business;; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats vigorously oppose the introduction of any bills or laws, such as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, that use supposed religious freedom as an opportunity to try and discriminate against any minority based on an individual’s, business’s or corporation’s religiously held beliefs;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats call upon the Mayor of Maui County to issue an Administrative Directive that bans all public employees under their authority from any publicly-­funded travel, that is not absolutely essential to public health and safety, to cities and/or states that do not have inclusive non-­discrimination policies that are not at least equal if not greater to that the City and County of Honolulu has in place;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats support the introduction and passage of a bill at the County of Maui as well as at the State level that bans all public employees, elected officials and/or staffers from using public funds for travel, that is not absolutely essential to public health and safety, to cities and/or states that do not have inclusive non-­discrimination policies that are not at least equal if not greater to that the County of Maui has in place;; and

Resolved, That the Maui County Democrats call upon the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i to issue an Executive Order that bans all public employees under their authority from any publicly-­funded travel, that is not absolutely essential to public health and safety, to cities and/or states that do not have inclusive non-­discrimination policies that are not at least equal if not greater to that the State of Hawai‘i has in place;; and finally be it

Ordered, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to all members of Hawaii’s Congressional Delegation, the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, the Lt. Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, all Hawai’i County Democrats that are members of the Hawai‘i State Legislatures who are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, the Mayor of the County of Maui, members of the Maui County Council that are members of the Democratic Party of Hawai‘i and the Platform Committee for the 2016 Democratic Party of Hawai‘i State Convention. Introduced by: Eileen McKee

Resolution 2016 – 4

Promote Family Savings WHEREAS, nationally in 2013 Personal Savings as a percent of Disposable Personal Income was less than 5% while mortgage and consumer debt payments was at double that rate;; and WHEREAS, more than 40 percent of American households lack the savings to cover basic expenses for 3 months if an unexpected event leads to a loss of stable income;; and WHEREAS, 71 percent of children born to high-­saving but low-­income parents move up from the bottom income quintile over one generation compared with only 50 percent of children from similarly low-­income households whose parents do not save;; and WHEREAS, several states now allow the provision of “prize-­linked savings” (PLS) accounts to promote savings by offerring participants chances to win prizes based on deposit activity (the more you save the more chances to win) with the savings never at risk as a safe, regulated financial product of credit unions;; and WHEREAS, these PLS accounts have proven to attract people who previously did not save and those with low incomes—helping them build financial safety nets for themselves for future financial needs and as an alternative to costly credit;; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, President Obama signed into law Pub.L. 113-­251 American Savings Promotion Act to “provide for the use of savings promotion raffle products by financial institutions to encourage savings … in which the sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is obtained by the deposit of a specified amount of money in a savings account or program” by exempting such programs from from federal laws against illegal gambling and racketeering;; and WHEREAS, such promotions are not gambling because the saver does not risk any losses or pay any fee to participate and the saver retains the entire amount of his or her savings;; and WHEREAS, some banks and credit unions in Hawaii may still not participate because of State statutes governing gambling, raffles and lotteries unless and until those State statutes are also modified to exempt these savings promotion raffle products;; and WHEREAS, the Democratic Party of Maui County has supported the efforts of our people to improve their standards of living and hopes and dreams for their children;; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Democratic Party of Maui County supports the concept of prize-­linked savings;; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawai‘i State Legislature introduce and pass legislation to allow credit unions and banks in Hawai‘i to offer such prize-­linked savings accounts consistent with the national American Savings Promotion Act;; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Democratic Pary of Hawai‘i for consideration at the 2016 State Convention, to the Governor, to all members of the Hawai‘i State Legislature, and to all members of the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation. Submitted by: Douglas Ward Mardfin, Precinct President, Pct 13-­03 (Hana) .

Bylaws Amendment 2016-1A State Party Bylaws Amendment

2014 DPH Bylaws, page 14 Section 3B line 31-35 (2) Balloting for the presidential poll shall be open for at least thirty (30) minutes or for the duration of the Precinct Club meeting, whichever is greater. When more than one (1) Precinct Club votes at a common location, the registration and presidential voting process shall be held in common for the voting period of the preference poll immediately prior to the beginning of the precinct meetings. (2) Balloting for the During years where there is no Democratic incumbent running for President, balloting for the presidential poll shall be open for a minimum of four (4) hours. All individuals waiting in line to vote at the advertised closing time shall be permitted to vote. The precinct meetings shall occur after the end of balloting. The start time of the precinct meetings and elections of Delegates and Alternates must be advertised along with the timing of the Presidential Preference Poll. If there are still participants waiting to vote, then the start time of the precinct meetings can be modified at the discretion of the District Chair or Designated Site Lead. During years where there is a sitting Democratic President running for reelection, the presidential poll shall be open for at least thirty (30) minutes or for the duration of the Precinct Club meeting, whichever is greater. When more than one (1) Precinct Club votes at a common location, the registration and presidential voting process shall be held in common for the voting period of the preference poll immediately prior to the beginning of the precinct meetings. RATIONALE: The point of this Rules amendment is to ensure no one is disenfranchised and volunteers’ as well as participants’ time is respected. The rationale for changing the Bylaws is to make the Presidential Preference Poll run more effectively during years with high voter turnout. In 2016, our polling place for District 12 had 1201 people vote. Voting was publicized to begin at 1 pm and last until at least 1:30 pm. Although we began credentialing voters starting at noon, there was still an overwhelming line. Over 1000 people arrived all at once creating long lines, stress and confusion. In addition, a number of voters arrived after we began counting votes. A clearly advertised and extended voting period, would allow a more consistent flow of voters. Volunteer hours were problematic because we did not know how long to anticipate they would be needed. Publishing a specific time for precinct elections will encourage participation from all willing individuals. This will allow volunteers to participate in precinct meetings without interfering with their volunteer responsibilities. The current rules are adequate for accommodating a small number of voters but proved inadequate, open-ended and non-specific for the increased turnout during 2008 and 2016. We have not suggesting amending the rules during years with an incumbent president because it is unlikely that there will be a large turnout and the current rules are sufficient in that circumstance. This proposal affects precinct clubs, district councils, county committees, and the state central committees.

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2016 Maui County Democratic Party Affirmative Action Plan

The Democratic Party of Hawaii has a long and proud history of defending Civil Rights and expanding opportunity for all Americans. Hawaii Democrats have fought to end discrimination in all forms— including discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. The effective use of all forms of media, telecommunications, including but not limited to the use of email, social media, teleconferencing, community media, training videos, surveys and polling can be a useful tool in creating the environment of full participation.

It is the policy of Maui County Democrats to provide equal access to the activities of the Party without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This policy relates to all phases of participation, including, but not limited to, Precinct Meetings, Convention, OCC meetings and for the use of all facilities, and participation in Party-­sponsored activities. The Maui County Chair and the Maui County Affirmative Action(s) have been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of any Affirmative Action procedures to guide our affirmative action program.

To accomplish those goals we recommend the adoption of the Affirmative Action Plan 2016 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN 2016

The Chair of the Maui County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi shall implement the following steps towards development and implementation of a comprehensive program to increase participation and representation of all of the diverse peoples of Hawai'i in the Party, and the elimination of barriers to participation by members of under-­represented groups.

1. Data gathering. A survey will be conducted using the list of registered delegates from the 2016 Maui County Convention. The survey information will be gathered to be used in future discussion and planning. It shall include information on an affirmative action survey for all convention delegates, to elicit voluntary self-­identification of the delegate’s race, gender, sex, sexual identity, ancestry/national origin, disability/need for accommodation, age, and other relevant self-­ identification. The anonymous survey results will be used as a resource for affirmative action discussion and planning

2. Diversity, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination in leadership, committee appointments, and membership. The Maui County Committee of the Democratic Parry of Hawaiʻi will continue to make good faith efforts to achieve diversity, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination in participation at every level of party activity.

3. Membership recruitment efforts shall continue to focus on bringing in new members into the Democratic Party, while respecting the contributions of long time members and retaining their active participation. At the County, Region, and Precinct levels, selection of members for committees and leadership positions shall be made in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with the Party's commitment to equal opportunity and diversity, and this affirmative action plan.

4. At the County, Region, District, and Precinct levels, concerted efforts shall be made with elected officials and office holders to expand and develop a diverse pool of future leaders. Such efforts may include, but are not limited to, development of mentoring, leadership, and essential competencies relevant to continued success of the Democratic Party and its commitment to inclusive practices, recognizing the idealism and readiness for leadership, responsibilities, while concurrently imparting the history, values, and skills that current leadership has to offer.

5. The Maui County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi shall continue to provide for full and equal opportunity for participation of persons with disabilities in all Party activities. No otherwise qualified person with a disability shall be denied participation in Party programs or activities on the basis of his or her disability.

For the purpose of this plan, "persons with disabilities" means persons who have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.

6. Reasonable accommodation or modification shall be provided upon the request of a person with a disability, unless the reasonable accommodation or modification would impose an undue hardship on the Party. Reasonable accommodation or modification could include changes to policies, practices, or procedures necessary to allow a qualified person with a disability to participate in Party activities.

7. Participation in Party activities shall be encouraged and promoted by giving timely and effective notice of meetings, and information regarding the delegate selection process, nomination and election procedures to members.

Platform Maui County Democratic Party

2016 Platform (based on Platform adopted in 2014)

We Democrats are the oldest political party in America and the youngest in spirit. We

will remain so, because we believe we can use the tools of government to improve the lives of all

of us.

Time and again, for almost two centuries, the Democratic Party has made government

work – to build and defend a nation, to encourage commerce, to educate our children, to promote

equal opportunity, to advance science and industry, to support the arts and humanities, to restore

the land, to develop and conserve our human and natural resources, to preserve and enhance our

infrastructure, to relieve poverty, to explore space. We have achieved difficult and vital goals.

We recognize that the capacity of government is limited but we regard democratic

government as a force for good and a source of hope. At the heart of our party lies a fundamental

conviction, that Americans must not only be free, but they must live in a fair society. We believe

it is the responsibility of government to help us achieve this fair society.

A society where all people can find jobs in a full-employment economy and where those

jobs pay a living wage with safe working conditions. Because economic justice for working

families is essential for the realization of a democratic society, we will work to establish:

• A minimum wage well above the poverty level, with no tip credit toward minimum wage.

• Living wage and benefits for farm and rural workers

• Fair economic and trade policies which protect human rights, workers rights,

unionization and environmental protection

• Protection of small businesses and independent farmers

• Strict enforcement of union contracts and worker rights to unionize, to strike without job

loss, to have a safe workplace, to mediate and arbitrate disputes, to have freedom of

speech and association, and repeal of the anti-labor Taft-Hartley Act by 2012 at the latest.

• Fair representation and democracy within unions;

• Automatic recognition of unions based on card checks

• Automatic dues payment to unions

• Full funding for enforcement of labor standards, strict child labor and occupational health

and safety laws.

• Strong protection for whistleblowers (including Federal employees)

• Responsible bidder language in all public financed works on fair wages, health,

retirement and training, with 15% set asides for state certified apprentices.

• Repeal of all “right to work” laws.

• Strict laws against employers requiring credit checks or social media passwords for

employment purposes.

• Strict laws against off shore tax and unionization avoidance.

• Strict laws against profiteering, predatory lending, and misuse of private data.

• Preservation of publicly funded social security and no privatization of essential

government services

• Tax credits for early childhood development programs

• Fair, progressive taxation at state and federal level

• Tax credits for business providing healthcare, pensions and childcare

• Protection of un-documented workers from prosecution, deportation or job loss for

reporting an employer for violating labor laws.

• Workers reporting employer labor violations to receive a portion of any fine assessed on

employer.

We must become a society where we consider ourselves stewards of the air, land, water

(wai) and ocean. Where our natural resources are not only conserved but where we repair the

damage that has been done and leave our children a legacy and the hope of a healthy planet. The

environment is the public trust and care of our “commons” is one principal of social justice. We

must prevent the unsustainable exploitation that will damage our common resources and have a

negative impact on the economic benefits of a healthy ecosystem(s). To achieve this we will:

• Implement the principles of our Democratic party founders who included the words

“preserve, protect and enhance our environment” in our unique Hawaii State

Constitution.

• Rebuild, protect and refurbish our parks and public resource infrastructure.

• Fairly allocate our water resources to benefit humans, flora, fauna and sustainable

agriculture.

• Insure our watersheds remain healthy as they are our most important economic resource.

• Conserve and fund legacy lands, create state and national seashores.

• Expand environmental education and career opportunities that we may instill a sense and

duty of stewardship to our children.

• Adequately fund our resource protection divisions such as DOECARE and other

conservation and shoreline management agencies.

• Adequately fund invasive species control agencies, agricultural inspection departments.

• Enhance marine conservation zones.

• Restore public trust resources, parks and the ability to have safe, clean, outdoor camping

experiences.

• Treat our public resources as an economic beneficial interest worth protecting as

environmental capitol to be saved and enhanced. If protected, enhanced and restored,

these resources will create a credit balance in sustaining our Island ecosystems and planet

for future generations.

Finally, Hawaii must end its addiction to imported oil. To accomplish this we can model

the relationships between labor and the green economy in building a new energy future. Labor

and Environment are bound by the concept of social justice. A healthy environment is one that

benefits human kind as much as a healthy and fair labor policy benefits the worker. Green jobs

will create a sustainable future. To achieve this we will:

• Create a new green energy future.

• Establishment of a Clean Economy Bank that will lend only to U.S. Based companies

who require fair labor standers and living wages for workers in clean energy jobs.

• Establishment of a state wide power grid that will provide low cost clean energy to all

households.

• Increase our use of sun, wind and wave energy. The 250 million we spend a year on oil

imported from Indonesia could better be spent on the construction of solar energy plants.

• We will phase out diesel oil electric plants. We must invest in agriculture research to

grow less water consumptive biofuel crops.

• We will encourage the use of photo voltaic electrical systems.

• We will invest in green energy and power by encouraging feed in tariffs that result in a

fair price for renewable energy.

• We will decouple our electric companies so that they no longer are competitors for new

renewable energy companies but managers of the electrical transmission lines and grid.

• We should provide funding for the public utilities commission to adequately and

effectively work with energy utility dockets for energy independence.

• We will set goals and pursue federal funding to encourage renewable energy

independence so that Maui and Hawaii can be the sustainable renewable energy model to

the world.

We also believe in:

• A society where taxes are clearly based on ability to pay

• A society where the equal rights of women are guaranteed in the Constitution including

the right to make their own reproductive decisions without interference of the

government.

• A society where we support the rights of the LGBT community before the law, including

equal marriage rights, both at the state and federal level.

• A society where both public and private discrimination based upon race, sex, age, color,

creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, economic status,

philosophical persuasion, or physical disability are condemned and where our

government moves aggressively to end such discrimination through lawful means.

• A society where we recognize that the strengthening of all types of families and the

protection of children are essential to the health of the nation.

• A society where the elderly and the disabled can lead lives of dignity, where Social

Security remains an unshakable public commitment and affordable health care is

available to all citizens

• A society where quality education, proper nutrition, quality medical care, affordable

housing, safe streets and a healthy environment are possible for every citizen

• A society where the livelihoods of our local food farmers are as stable as the values thy

instill in the American character

• A society where a strong national defense is a common effort, where protecting human

rights and lives is a basic value of our foreign policy, and where we ensure that future by

ending the nuclear arms race.

This is our purpose and our promise.

Platform Amendment 2016-­AA

Relating to agricultural home rule Amendment to Maui County Platform

Proposed edit to add the following statement to the section of the platform relating to, “We must become

a society where we consider ourselves stewards of the air, land, water (wai) and ocean” to state:

“Support agricultural home rule, including the opposition to any right to farm legislation that pre-­empts counties from making laws about local agriculture and pesticide use."

Supporting arguments:

Over the last few years, it has become clear that the people of Maui, and the people of all counties in Hawaii, want local control of agriculture. We see "right to farm" legislation come up in every legislative session and it is strongly opposed every single time. Right to farm legislation is introduced for the sole purpose of taking power away from the people, and centralizing it in Honolulu, where the people's

influence is diluted by corporate interests.

"Right to farm" legislation clearly benefits corporations, industrial agriculture, and the agrochemical industry, at the expense of the community.

Introduced by Autumn Ness

Platform Amendment 2016-­BB

Relating to agricultural home rule Amendment to State Party Platform

The 2014 platform states: "We re-­affirm a policy of agricultural home rule as it relates to zoning for each county" Proposed edit: "We re-­affirm a policy of full agricultural home rule, including the opposition to ANY right to farm legislation that pre-­empts counties from making laws about local agriculture and pesticide use."

Supporting arguments: Over the last few years, it has become clear that the people of Maui, and the people of all counties in Hawaii, want local control of agriculture. We see "right to farm" legislation come up in every legislative session and it is strongly opposed every single time. Right to farm legislation is introduced for the sole purpose of taking power away from the people, and centralizing it in Honolulu, where the people's influence is diluted by corporate interests. "Right to farm" legislation clearly benefits corporations, industrial agriculture, and the agrochemical industry, at the expense of the community. Introduced by Autumn Ness

Maui County Democratic Party 2016

Maui County Convention Speakers & Committee Members Chairperson, Permanent The Honorable Gil Keith-­‐‑Agaran Senator, State of Hawaii Chairperson, Temporary Former Mayor James Kimo Apana County of Maui Convention Booklet ILWU, Local 142 Affirmative Action Arnold Abe Mary Wagner Convention Secretary Ben Wilson Credentials Inez Okamura

Linda Puppolo Election Chair Donna Domingo Helen Nielsen Parliamentarian Karolyn Mossman Pledge of Allegiance: Jonthan Starr Logistics Tim Lara Arianna Feinberg Edward Garcia Maui County Democratic Troy Hashimoto Party Chair Treasurer Linda Puppulo Resolutions, Rules, Platform Blossom Feiteira Sargent at Arms Anthony Sherman Baisa Jason Medeiros

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Maui County Democratic Party -­‐‑ 2016 List of Eligible Delegates to the Maui County Convention

2016 Maui County Party Officers Chair: Troy Hashimoto Vice Chair, Maui: Yuki Lei Sugimura Vice Chair, Molokai: Beverly Pauole-­‐‑Moore Vice Chair, Lanai: Marlene Baltero Recording Secretary: Vacant Treasurer Linda Puppolo Corresponding Secretary: Tracie Takatani Vice Chair, Info & Tech: Daryl Fujiwara Vice Chair, Events: Edward Garcia Vice Chair, Public Relations: Stacey Moniz Vice Chair, Education: Vacant Vice Chair, Government: Arianna Feinberg Vice Chair Outreach: Sarah Freistat-­‐‑Pajimola Vice Chair, Issues: Melanie Saito Vice Chair, Labor: Mary Wagner Vice Chair, Rules: Blossom Feiteira 2016 District Council Chairs: District 8 Christy Kajihara-­‐‑Gusman District 9 Emmanuel Baltazar District 10 Joseph Mattson District 11 Steve West District 12 Arianna Feinberg District 13 Emillia Noordhoek

Super Delegates (Elected Officials in the Democratic Party) State Senator, 5th Senatorial District: Gil Keith-­‐‑Agaran State Senator, 6th Senatorial District: Rosalyn H. Baker State Senator, 7th Senatorial District: J. Kalani English State Representative, 8th House District: Joe Souki State Representative, 9th House District: Justin Woodson State Representative, 10th House District: Angus McKelvey State Representative, 11th House District: Kaniela Ing State Representative, 12th House District: Kyle Yamashita State Representative, 13th House District: Lynne DeCoite Maui County, Council Chair: Mike White Maui County, Vice Chair: Don Guzman Councilmember: Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Michael P. Victorino Councilmember: Gladys Baisa Councilmember: Robert Carroll Councilmember: Elle Cochran Councilmember: Stacey Crivello Councilmember: G. Riki Hokama State Central Committee State of Hawaii Party Chair Stephanie Ohigashi State Vice Chair/Female at Large Yuki Lei Sugimura Male at Large: Dain Kane Senate District 5 Female: Christy Kajiwara-­‐‑Gusman Senae District 5 Male Kimo Gusman Senate District 6 Female Donna Domingo Senate District 6 Male Steve West Senate District 7 Female Helen Nielsen Senate District 7 Male Sherman Baisa GLBT Caucus Rep Eileen McKee Education Caucus Justin Hughey

List of Maui County Democratic Party Officers-­‐‑ 2016

District & Precinct Officers, Convention Eligible Delegates

District & Precinct Officers

D8 Chair Christy Kajiwara-Gusman

D8 Vice-Chair Tim Lara D8 Secretary Lei Sato D8 Treasurer Mary Wagner 8/1 President Loretta Giannotti 8/1 Vice-President Robert Apo 8/1 Council Rep Lorena Kashiwamura 8/2 President Wesley Bissen 8/2 Vice-President Cindi Daigle 8/2 Council Rep Kelly McGinnis 8/3 President Marilyn Niwao Roberts 8/3 Vice-President Stephen Castro 8/3 Council Rep Ricardo Medina 8/4 President Vacant 8/4 Vice-President Vacant 8/4 Council Rep Dain Kane 8/5 President Mary Wagner 8/5 Vice-President Joseph Wildman 8/5 Council Rep Tim Lara 8/6 President Rowena Dagdag-Andaya 8/6 Vice-President Jack Grace 8/6 Council Rep Herman Andaya

8/7 President Lei Sato 8/7 Vice-President Doug Takamiya 8/7 Council Rep Sharon Zalsos D9 Chair Emmanuel Baltazar D9 Vice-Chair Sarah Freistat-Pajimola D9 Secretary Brittney-Lyn Cadiz D9 Treasurer Charles Andrion 9/1 President Kelly Ruidas 9/1 Vice-President Vacant

9/1 Council Rep Charles Andrion 9/2 President Sarah Freistat Pajimola 9/2 Vice-President Francis Ballard 9/2 Council Rep Joseph Pontanilla 9/3 President Elaine Gima 9/3 Vice-President Vacant

9/3 Council Rep Brittney-Lynn Cadiz 9/4 President Kehau Filimoeatu 9/4 Vice-President Justin Woodson 9/4 Council Rep Vacant

D10 Chair Joseph Mattson D10 Vice-Chair Donni Corrow-Sanchez

10/1 President Terez Amato 10/1 Vice-President Nelson Marquez 10/1 Council Rep Vacant

10/2 President Alan Dickar

10/2 Vice-President Joseph Aquino 10/2 Council Rep Rebecca Wimmer

10/3 President Karen Comcowich 10/3 Vice-President Miles Kawabata 10/3 Council Rep Max Tornai 10/4 President Jerrybeth DeMello 10/4 Vice-President Patti Balderos 10/4 Council Rep Donni Carrow-Sanchez 10/5 President Sharon Beach 10/5 Vice-President Vacant 10/5 Council Rep Brian Beach

D11 Chair Steve West D11 Vice-Chair Vacant

D12 Treasurer John Fitzpatrick

11/1 President Kelly King 11/1 Vice-President Zandra Amaral-Crouse 11/1 Council Rep Joe Sarol

11/2 President Judith Michaels 11/2 Vice-President Joe Ritter 11/2 Council Rep Richard Michaels

11/3 President Karen Lollis 11/3 Vice-President Jennifer Dillon 11/3 Council Rep Stephen Van Kleef 11/4 President Jason Medeiros 11/4 Vice-President John Fitzpatrick 11/4 Council Rep Autumn Ness D12 Chair Arianna Feinberg D12 Vice-Chair Paul Janes-Brown D12 Secretary Danielle Phillips D12 Treasurer Leo Caires 12/1 President Paul Janes-Brown 12/1 Vice-President Cindy Martin 12/1 Council Rep Melanie Saito 12/2 President Danielle Phillips 12/2 Vice-President Cory Coons 12/3 Council Rep Conrad Hornick 12/3 President Leo Caires 12/3 Vice-President Daniel Martinez 12/3 Council Rep Kailea Frederick 12/4 President Stacey Moniz 12/4 Vice-President Leah Quittner 12/4 Council Rep Katie McMillan 12/5 President Dottie Binder 12/5 Vice-President Albert Perez 12/5 Council Rep Courtney Bruch 12/6 President Sam Young 12/6 Vice-President Vacant 12/6 Council Rep Vacant D13 Chair Emillia Noordhoek D13 Vice-Chair Vacant

D13 Secretary Jason Eno D13 Treasurer Anne Jenny

13/1 President Karen Chun 13/1 Vice-President Anne Jenny 13/1 Council Rep Christopher Taylor 13/2 President Lucienne DeNaie 13/2 Vice-President Jason Eno 13/2 Council Rep Trinette Furtado 13/3 President Douglas Ward Mardfin 13/3 Vice-President Scott Crawford 13/3 Council Rep Jonathan Starr 13/4 President Marlene Baltero 13/4 Vice-President Gerry Rabaino 13/5 President Matthew Goodrich 13/5 Vice-President Vacant 13/5 Council Rep Vacant 13/6 President Keani Rawlins-Fernandez 13/6 Vice-President Beverly Pauole Moore 13/6 Council Rep Vacant

13/7 President Leslie Wiley 13/7 Vice-President Helen Wiley 13/7 Council Rep Barbara Perdue 13/8 President Wilma “Noelani” Joy 13/8 Vice President Vacant 13/8 Council Rep Vacant

13/9 President Clarence Kahilihiwa 13/9 Vice-President

Vacant

13/9 Council Rep

Vacant