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News Release
November 1, 2005
HAWAII ECONOMIC MOMENTUM COMMISSION RELEASES DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS, SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT Honolulu, Hawaii -- The Economic Momentum Commission today released a list of draft recommendations aimed at sustaining Hawaii’s current economic momentum over the longer term. The recommendations suggest changes in such areas as housing, taxation, education, workforce development, tourism, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, health care, the environment and Native Hawaiian issues. "Our draft recommendations cover a broad range of issues, reflecting the Commission's unanimous sentiment that economic growth should not come at the expense of the quality of life of Hawaii’s residents," said Don Horner, president and CEO of First Hawaiian Bank and chairman of the commission. "Members of the commission put in hundreds of hours working in a true spirit of bipartisan cooperation. Not everybody agrees with every recommendation, but I’m pleased at the overall level of consensus. We look forward to hearing from the public so that we may further refine and finalize the recommendations in early December. The commission’s full report is available to the public online at www.emc-hawaii.com. The commission invites public comment on its recommendations through the website and also will hold public meetings. About the Economic Momentum Commission # # # VIEW DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS ONLINE
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