Platform
Report by Platform Committee of State Convention Democratic Party of Hawai`i Platform Committee
The Platform Committee having met in convention submitted the following report.
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Lance Bateman, Co-Chair, and Annelle Amaral, Co-Chair
Preamble
The abiding values of the Democratic Party are liberty, social justice, compassion and respect for the dignity and worth of the individual. These principles and our quality of life must always be protected. As the party of the people, we Democrats commit ourselves to these values.
The Democratic Party of Hawai’i holds these values and ideals:
1) Political accountability and integrity2) Providing a Public Education of unsurpassed excellence
3) Ensuring economic opportunities for Hawai’i’s families
4) Protecting Hawai`i’s environment
5) Providing affordable quality healthcare
6) Providing affordable housing
7) Keeping Hawai`i’s citizens and communities safe and secure
8) Ensuring good planning for a sustainable future
9) Achieving energy sustainability
10) Supporting na Kanaka Maoli