Monthly Archives: September 2022

The People Versus Joe Manchin.

Our 4 member all (D) Hawai’i Congressional delegation came very close to being forced to vote on a deal proposed by Senator Joe Manchin (D – but not really) of West Virginia.  Fortunately, regular people from all walks of life … Continue reading

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The Question: “How do we get our Council to do this?”

The forward-thinking and bold work of the Maui Council I wrote about previously clearly struck a chord. If you missed it read: “Policy and Politics – Learning From Maui County” The question: “How do we get our Council to do … Continue reading

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Kauaʻi Council poised to give $7 million in exchange for 10 words.

The Kauaʻi County Council agenda set for Wednesday 09/21/22 includes Resolution 2022-28 which proposes to transfer to The Grove Farm Company (Grove Farm) approximately $7 million in taxpayer-funded property improvements, newly constructed buildings, related infrastructure, and nearly 6 acres of … Continue reading

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Wailuanuiahoʻāno – Say the name.

Thirty years ago — on Sept. 11, 1992 — Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane destroying many homes and businesses including the property then known as the Coco Palms Hotel Resort located on the sacred lands of … Continue reading

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Policy and Politics: Learning from Maui County

We don’t want to end up like Maui has been the refrain of many a Kaua`i resident fighting to preserve our rural character. On Maui, I’m guessing they say, “We don’t want to end up like O‘ahu”. But when it … Continue reading

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Pushing Back Against SuperPacs Via State Law: 50-state shout-out to policy wonks, legislators, and attorneys

Let’s use our collective “hive-mind” to develop state laws that push back against dark money SuperPacs. We might not be able to pass federal legislation and Citizens United means we cannot limit the amount of money they are spending to … Continue reading

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