Bernard Carvalho: Sep 6, 2008

Vote Bernard | Together we can, we will

If it's results you want, Bernard is the man. 'Together we can,' means creating an inclusive method of leadership that brings everyone involved together — discussing, creating and realizing our future.

Bernard led high profile task forces for the late former Mayor Bryan Baptiste, including the bike path and affordable housing.

He knows leadership is more than a word. It means setting a goal with plans to achieve it. It also means listening to those involved, bringing people together in support of that goal and relying on the broad expertise of others to make it a reality.

With this approach we can achieve sustainability, making it more than just a buzzword, but a set of practical methods primed to be put into action. We agree that we need Kaua'i to have a stronger economy for its future to be viable and for its residents to flourish here.

Whether that means hosting and retaining high-profile, signature events like the former PGA Grand Slam event in Po'ipu, rolling out business incentives to create more jobs, creating worker housing for farmers or long-term leases for agriculture that has Kaua'i's best interests in mind — we'll do whatever it takes.

We need to support ourselves, take care of each other, our families, our residents and our visitors and be living examples that aloha is OUR spirit.

9.06.2008

Police union backs Bernard

The State of Hawai'i Organization of Police Officers has endorsed mayoral candidate Bernard Carvalho, according to a prepared statement released Saturday.
SHOPO is the exclusive bargaining unit for Hawai'i’s police officers representing 3,000 officers throughout the State.
SHOPO’s Kaua'i representative, Lt. Bryson Ponce, said in the statement Carvalho has the integrity, personality, leadership, vision and drive needed for the position.
Ponce also said, "He pledges to be very supportive of our police officers in all aspects which include wages, hours, and working conditions.
...I am sure Carvalho will work hard on supporting our police department and our officers to be competitive in helping with filling vacant positions, retaining officers, fighting the war on drugs and drug abuse, and bringing back core family values that is so much needed in our society.”
Upon hearing the news, Carvalho expressed gratitude for KPD's backing, the statement continues.
"It is an indescribable privilege for me to be endorsed by the men and women in blue," he said. "I have the utmost respect for the Kaua'i Police Department and the officers who keep our island safe on a daily basis. As Mayor, I will be a strong advocate to ensure their needs are met so that they can continue to serve the people of Kauai effectively. Mahalo to the leaders and members of SHOPO for this tremendous honor."
Carvalho also pledged additional support for the County’s anti-drug effort.
“I have participated in the Kaua'i Community Drug Response Plan since its inception in 2003, and so much more needs to be done, not only on the enforcement side but also in the areas of prevention, rehabilitation and successful re-entry of offenders into our community. We have to do more to support the non-profits who are providing these vital services.”
One of Carvalho’s main initiatives as Mayor will be to site and build an adolescent drug treatment facility on Kauai. “We have to give our kids the option to deal with their problems here in their own community where they can benefit from the support of their families.”
“All of this supports the mission of the Kaua'i Police Department and the work they do every day to keep drugs off our streets and away from our kids,” stated Carvalho.