Monthly Archives: July 2023

2024 will be a big year in national politics but locally on Kauaʻi it may be a bit “ho hum”. There’s no Governors race, no Mayors race, our 4 state legislative seats seem locked up, and movement on the Council … Continue reading →

If you’re a regular reader and have the capacity to do so, making an online contribution to Pono Hawaiʻi Initiative today would be hugely helpful. There, I said it. Fundraising 101 – Rule #1 – You gotta ask. It’s hard. … Continue reading →

If you are interested in running for election to public office in Hawaiʻi (or anywhere really), below is information intended to help guide you through the process. The information is based on my experience running myself in 10 elections – … Continue reading →

It was Tuesday July 11, 2023, and the room was packed. The issue at hand was a luxury residential development proposed for Kaua‘i’s south-side. The majority were in opposition, their attendance driven by deep concerns for Kaua‘i’s future. Most of … Continue reading →

Pay attention to “self care” is the message I hear over and over from other “good trouble-makers” in the community. The political environment can be toxic and the work is never-ending. For a great majority of people on the planet, … Continue reading →

It’s common knowledge that some legislators use their title and position to help their friends and hurt their enemies (aka people who disagree with them). They kill legislation for personal and/or political reasons — regardless of the public policy impact. … Continue reading →

See Chapter 1- It all started in a living room Chapter 2 – Big lies disguised as little lies – Doing the Homework As I promised Sol and Fern, shortly after that first living room meeting I began “looking into … Continue reading →

Anyone thinking about becoming a candidate for election to public office needs to answer the question: What’s the worst thing someone’s going to say about you? Unless of course you are a certain 2024 presidential candidate, now under multiple indictments, … Continue reading →

The 2018 federal court decision in Martin v. Boise found that people can’t be punished for sleeping outside on public property if there are no adequate alternatives available. “The government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public … Continue reading →

10 years ago on June 26, 2013 Kauaʻi County Council Bill 2491, introduced by myself and the late Councilmember Timothy Bynum – passed it’s first reading. The Council Chambers were packed with an estimated 1,000 people overflowing on to the … Continue reading →