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| A responsible Guam is one where economic factors for growth are common place. Debt is not borrowed from our future generations. The government has the resolve to strike a balance between generating revenues and cutting costs. The employees within the government and private sector are paid a decent wage to obtain a quality of life without the need of Federal assistance programs to augment everyday living. Alternative energy sources are being pursued to offer low-cost, environmental-friendly uses to entice businesses to come to the island. An overall master plan is developed to build infrastructure and funded without borrowing. Programs are evaluated and driven by valid data instead of popularity or trends. Healthcare costs and other expenses are kept affordable, especially for those at the poverty threshold. Above all, the unique island culture that draws tourists to the island through its generosity and hospitality is preserved. Sanjay Sharma |
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| “What a responsible Guam means to me?? A responsible Guam... is when the children have a good learning environment. When they have text books to work off, clean campuses and school supplies. A responsible Guam...is when all finances are in place to pay the employees and offer jobs to our local people. Its when the government employees don't have to worry every day if their going to get paid or not and not have to decide if they can afford insurance or not. A responsible Guam...is putting the PEOPLE first!!!!” Jenna Aquino |
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| “A responsible guam represents honesty, trust, and leadership. these representations of a responsible guam gives hope to the community for a better tomorrow. it would be irresponsible of guam to lack these representations but as a proud guam citizen i believe in change.” Jordan Hardy |
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| “For me, a Responsible Guam means that as individuals, we must become clear about our own preferences and visions for Guam's future and what role we choose to live (and we do get to choose!), while holding the collective vision of the higher good of the whole island. A Responsible Guam is sensitive and kind to the diversity that it has become, and is open to solutions and possibilities that await the people. As we become clear about our values, we must first look at our own lives and how we are taking responsibility, before we look to others and judge their thoughts or actions. With this foundation, only then can we truly take responsibility for a sustainable island future that will benefit generations to come. We must be solutions-oriented, and willing to put aside any differences in order to effective combine our strengths. All things are possible when love and respect are present.” Michelle Pier |
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| “When we make decisions for our island that will positively affect our future, without sacrificing the very heritage and history that makes our people unique- That constitutes a responsible Guam.” Mike Kilayko |
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| “A RESPONSIBLE GUAM ENTAILS COMMUNICATION OF OUR POLITICAL LEADERS WITH ALL INHABITANTS OF OUR ISLAND HOME EACH OF OF US WHO CALL GUAM HOME EXHIBIT PRIDE AND OUR TRUE CHAMORRO CULTURE” Blaine Afaisen |
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| “A responsible Guam means choosing the right actions for the community and their future generations.” Ronald Sun |
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| I” believe being a responsible Guam means taking pride in the fact that you're from an island filled with a variety of cultures and sharing your talents and interests among others. I may not have any Chamorro blood or wasn't born on Guam soil, but I think i love Guam as much as anyone else does. Guam has been and always will be home no matter where I'll end up in the future. Personally, a responsible Guam means appreciating the island to its fullest and expressing your love through your family and friends.” Trixie Naholowaa |
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| “Responsible leadership means making choices, even if they're not the most popular ones. Leaders whose intentions are rooted in the overall betterment of the people understand that while their route to election might be a popularity contest, their actual job isn't. Responsible leadership is about assessing what the needs of the people are and addressing them, even if those same people don't necessarily agree. When leaders fully understand this, they have become responsible. ” John Camacho |
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