I think you’ll agree there’s no shortage of challenges facing our community and planet. I’m thinking you’ll probably also agree to effectively deal with these challenges we need to identify and support new energy, new ideas, and new leadership at all levels of government.

We can sit around all day pounding our fist on the table, shouting into the wind, and cursing our problems and those in positions of power – and nothing is going to ever change.

We must find good people who are willing to run, who have a proven track record in the community, and who we can count on to push back against the often toxic political culture they will be working with. We must find them, support them, and back them up with our own time, energy, and yes – money.

This is why today I’m making a personal online donation of $100 to the campaign of Laura Acasio who is running for election to the Hawai’i State Senate District 1 – Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe‘ekeo

That’s correct, I am making a contribution to her campaign even though I don’t live in her district or even on the same island.

So why am I helping her? Because she’s awesome, I trust her completely, we share the same core values, and she is fearless. I know she will support positive forward-thinking public policy initiatives, while pushing back against the corporatist bullies who too often dominate the agenda.

I know without any doubt whatsoever that Hawai’i will be a better place with Laura Acasio serving in the Hawai’i State Senate.

Please join me in giving her campaign a boost with an online contribution today if you can. Whether you are able to match my $100 or if you are able to give more, or even less – please just give something. It all adds up.

If you live in Senate District 1 Hilo, Pauka‘a, Papaikou, Pepe’ekeo please give of your time, talent, and energy as well. Join the campaign as boots on the ground – hold signs, knock on doors, post banners etc. Attend the campaign “Launch Party” this coming Friday September 29th from 6 to 8pm at 29 Shipman Street in Hilo – meet the candidate in person, sign up to volunteer, and enjoy the food and fellowship. Info and RSVP here: https://www.friendsoflauraacasio.com/events

Please SHARE this information and encourage your family, friends and networks to also join in and support the campaign of Laura Acasio to the Hawai’i State Senate!

In the coming weeks and months, my hope is to regularly highlight those bright stars who are stepping up and throwing their hats in the ring to run for election to public office – at all levels.

If you are considering running for public office (any island and any office) in 2024, and if you have roots in the community you hope to represent, and some track-record of achievement or leadership within that community – please read My Rant On The Fundamental Political Question. If after reading and now understanding perhaps more fully where I am coming from – if you would like to meet up and talk more, lmk.

Yours Truly,

Gary Hooser
http://www.garyhooser.com