There's a small home in Poipu listed right now for $30 million. It's not a mansion, it's not oceanfront — by square footage alone, it wouldn't crack the top of any real Kauai listing. So why the number? The license. We sat down with Umi Martin, a candidate for County Council in 2026, to talk about what happens when a TVR permit becomes worth more than the house it's attached to.

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The conversation covers the housing crisis and short-term rentals, workforce housing shortages, and the permitting bottleneck — including how AI could help streamline the process. From there, Umi digs into agriculture: water resources, infrastructure gaps, the challenges small farmers face competing in the market, and what it actually takes to scale up production. He closes out talking about community engagement, nonprofit support, and the potential for economic growth through small business and entrepreneurship on Kauai.

🔗 Learn more / support Umi's campaign: umi4council.com