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MCCFDIA is committed to providing positive changes for the people of Maui County through the use of voter registation efforts and the county initiative process. We hope that everybody, every organization and person, takes part in the democratic process. We believe that a true a representation of Maui citizens' voices and views can only be achieved through passing ordinances by initiative. The intitiative process is free speech, our innate right and a way to control and not fear the government. It is the means to make our government work for the people and not against the people. MCCFDIA is committed to changing Maui County from a dangerous import-dependent economy to a safe, self-sustainable island community through the diversification of Maui's agricultural industry. Maui County Citizens for Democracy in Action supports a common sense alternative to Maui's current marijuana laws. In partnership with Maui's community of healers, doctors, and caregivers, we encourage herbal medicine as an alternative to more expensive and risky pharmaceutical drugs. Maui County Citizens for Democracy in Action envisions a system, in Maui County, the State of Hawai'i, and the United States of America, where drug use becomes a heath issue, not a criminal issue. We will increase revenues for Maui County as well as the resources available for health care and treatment. Innovative drug reform will focus on prevention, education, treatment alternatives, reduced crime, reduced incarcerations, and reduced strains on our judicial system/police department. A strong community effort will be required to register voters and gather signatures for a successful petition for 2008. Visit our video section to view the Initiative Process Tutorial from the Maui County Office of The County Clerk. HB 2675 and The Family Farmer Regulation and Revenue Ordinance will create both needed jobs, County revenues, safety and regulation. Family Farmers, thru an allotment system based on the USA's tobacco allotment rules, will provide for the medical needs of our community. The County of Maui is absolutely committed to the protection of civil rights and civil liberties for all of its residents and affirms its commitment to embody democracy; to embrace, defend, and uphold the inalienable rights and fundamental liberties granted by the United State's Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Hawai'i State Constitution, and the Maui County Charter. |