THANK YOU GOVERNOR NEIL ABERCROMBIE A NEW DAY IN HAWAI`I Your Stewardship and Leadership Onward and Forward

1. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Become a highlight from KITV debate | Local News
http://www.kitv.com/news/publicprivate-partnerships-become-a-highlight-
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LAURA YAMADA, KITV: “The candidates REPEATELY raised the
idea of "public-private partnerships. Political analysts say it's
becoming a common theme -- where the lines are getting increasingly
BLURRED.”
NEAL MILNER, KITV Political Analyst: “It is an appealing idea. …
Is it a good idea in the first place? And does it make sense? … [T]he
state of Hawai`i has a lot of bad experiences …
MUFI HANNEMANN: “I am the only one running for Governor
that has actually engaged in public private partnerships.”
DAVID IGE: “I did pass legislation that allows public private
partnerships. … The basic premise of a public private partnership is
still currently in law.”
DUKE AIONA: “I believe we have to do one of two things, either we
go into a public private partnership ... public private partnership ...”
REALITY CHECK
FACT
SENATOR DAVID IGE, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and
Means – VOTED YES

2. “The Public Land Development Corporation is a state entity
created by the Legislature in 2011 to develop state lands and
generate revenues for the Department of Land and Natural
Resources. Through public-private partnerships, the
corporation aims to attract private companies as joint partners
in development opportunities.” [Emphasis Supplied]
Source: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/pldc/pldc
SENATOR SAM SLOM:
“I along with most of the legislators voted in favor of the
legislation that created the PLDC. The concept would be good
policy but the legislation upon further review is too broad and
would allow for abuse. In addition the rule making process for
the PLDCF could lead to even more problems. The concept of
Public Private partnerships to develop select public lands is
cost effective and could be beneficial to Hawaii’s beleaguered
tax payers. There already exists through the bid process a
means for the state to enter into public private partnerships
Unfortunately Act. 55 is turning out to be a potential source of
abuse and problems. It needs to be repealed.”
Source: Hawaii State Senate Minority Caucus.
http://senateminority.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/repeal-of-the-public-
land-development-corp-act-55/
GOVERNOR NEIL ABERCROMBIE:
Governor’s Statement Regarding the Public Land Development Corporation

3. News Release from Office of Governor, Thursday, January 17, 2013
HONOLULU – In November, Gov. Neil Abercrombie deferred action
on pending administrative rules of the Public Land Development
Corporation (PLDC) to fully consider and address public concerns
about the agency. Gov. Abercrombie directed the state Department of
Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), to which the PLDC is
administratively attached, to facilitate the meetings with
stakeholders.
Gov. Abercrombie today stated:
“With many others, I believe in the legislative intent of Act 55, which
has the potential to support using public lands for public purposes
that otherwise will not have sufficient funding.
“However, after reviewing the information compiled by the DLNR
and suggested rule and regulation proposals, I believe the
administrative rules process may not be able to reconcile existing
support with opposing views to the extent necessary to satisfy
outstanding concerns.
“The Hawaii State Legislature may need to adjust Act 55 so that its
good intention can be implemented appropriate to the goals of this
law. Public understanding and support are essential. If the
Legislature cannot achieve this outcome, the possibility of repeal will
ensue.
I will take that outcome into consideration but we cannot walk away,
should that occur, without a solution that moves us forward.

4. “As always, we will continue to work closely with the Legislature.
We need to work together to achieve what is best for Hawaii.”
Source: HAWAI`I FREE PRESS.
http://hawaiifreepress.com/ArticlesMain/tabid/56/ID/8684/Abercrom
bie-Legislature-May-Need-to-Adjust-Act-55-to-Avoid-Repeal.aspx
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE HAWAI`I LEGISLATURE
DURING THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION OR DURING THE
2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Remember,
NO VOTE
NO GRUMBLE

5. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
A NEW DAY IN HAWAI`I
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
State of Hawai`i Executive Office of Aging
“The Hawai`i Healthy Aging Partnership is a statewide
public-private partnership committed to improving the health
and well-being of residents. The partnership offers evidence-based
health promotion and disease prevention programs: the
EnhancedFitness (EF) Program on Kauai and the Ke Ola Pono
Disease Self-Management Programs-Chronic Disease Self-
Management (CDSMP), Arthritis Self-Management (ASMP)
and Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP). Ke Ola Pono classes
are open to adults 18 and older.”
[Emphasis Supplied]
Source: State of Hawai`i Executive Office of Aging.
http://health.hawaii.gov/eoa/
“The Hawai`i Healthy Aging Partnership (HHAP) has received
the 2013 Multicultural Aging award from the American Society on
Aging, achieving national recognition for the partnership’s critical
role in improving the health of our states multiethnic elderly
population.

6. HHAP is a statewide coalition that includes representatives
from the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, the Executive Office on
Aging, the Hawai`i State Department of Health, all four Area
Agencies on Aging, service providers, Federally Qualified Health
Centers, local health insurers and others. Serving as evaluators for
HHAP are Dr. Kathryn L. Braun, Professor of Public Health with the
John A. Burns School of Medicine, and Michiyo Tomioka, doctoral
student at the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work at
UH Mānoa.
Since its formation in 2003, HHAP has been successful in
adapting two evidence-based health promotion programs to our
multicultural population in Hawai`i. These programs are
“EnhanceFitness” (an exercise program for seniors) and the “Chronic
Disease Self Management Program” (CDSMP).
HHAP has worked hard to make sure that these two national
programs attract elders from diverse ethnic groups and are culturally
sensitive. Since 2007, 2,267 older adults have participated, 447 in
“EnhanceFitness” and 1,820 in CDSMP. Of the participants, 25%
were Native Hawaiian, 25% were Japanese-American, 27% were
Filipino-American, and 27% were Caucasian.
“Participants were very satisfied with their respective
programs, according to our evaluation data,” said Braun. She said
the data suggests that “EnhanceFitness” participants significantly
improve their upper body strength, lower body strength, balance and
stamina. CDSMP participants realized significant increases in the
ability to cope with their symptoms, spend time exercising each week
and learn how to effectively communicate with physicians. They also
reported significant reductions in health distress, less limitation on
their activity and fewer physician visits.

7. Since 2003, the partnership has secured close to $1 million in
federal and foundation funding to support these “healthy aging”
programs. Hawai`i state and county governments also have provided
financial support for this important effort.
“Hawai`i has one of the longest life expectancies in the country.
So it is extremely important for us to keep our elders healthy and
functioning for as long as possible,” said Braun. “HHAP goes a long
way in helping Hawai`i meet this goal.”
University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. February 13, 2013
Tina M Shelton, Director of Communications, Dr. Kathyrn Braun,
Professor of Public Health, Office of Public Health Studies.
Source: http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=5543
THANK YOU
GOVERNOR NEIL ABERCROMBIE
A NEW DAY IN HAWAI`I
Began with Your Stewardship and Leadership and shall continue
Onward and Forward …