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' O Ka' u KaKou (We are Ka'u) Defining Our Vision 'O Ka'u KaKou is an association of citizens who love Ka'u. This organization aims to return Ka'u to the thriving and prosperous region it once was while retaining and protecting its beauty, precious resources, and rich cultures. Those involved with'O Ka'u KaKou advocate and support the following: * We promote employment opportunities for the re:don Kau's proud history has provided previous generations with a wholesome and fulfilling quality of life through ranching, fishing, the sugaz industry, agriculture and other enterprises. But, times and the regional economy have changed. We in Ka'u must also change to meet the new challenges before us. Our economy must be revitalized so that we can improve many aspects of life here especially water and trarasportafion infrastructure, education and health caze. We do this in harmony and deep love of the land, sea and the tradifions passed down to us by our forefathers. * We promote conservation of natural resources, historic preservation and appreciation of the re¢ion's cultural diversity. We want to attract opportunities for employment, but we ask all those who come here to help us preserve Ka'u's natural beauty and to protect its precious historic resources. Hawaii has many endangered species. It is in the interests of all, even those not living in Hawaii, to help us protect them. Hawaiian history is unique and recognized throughout the world as a valuable period for all mankind. We must preserve the most important sites and historic azeas for future generations, pazticulazly for our own children.. * We want the children of I{a~u to grow healthy and fulfilled lives. Incentives must exist so that our children will choose to remain in Ka'u and establish their future here. Far too many of our families or their individual members have moved away seeking better opportunities. Ka'u's children aze assets that the community can't afford to lose when they become adults. The goal of'O Ka'u KaKou is to attract cazeer opportunities and advocate for better education. Providing improved health facilities and increased quality educational programs for our children aze extremely important challenges as well. * With Aloha we welcome all people. Our community has attracted people from throughout the world. Over many yeazs these newcomers have generously been received and their cultures respected. They have made valuable contributions to Ka'u's way of life and its traditions. Their ideas bring vitality and enrich the quality of life here. It is our responsibility to help them understand our aloha and our beloved multi-ethnic cultures. All people, regardless of race or religion, are welcome in Ka'u .