Monthly Archives: December 2023

Bring it on. That’s how I’m feeling today. As the door to 2024 begins to open, I see sparkles of opportunity beckoning in the distance. The challenges facing our community while formidable, are not insurmountable. We should set our goals … Continue reading →

As we close out the year and head into 2024, I wanted to reach out one last time to touch base, wish you well for the coming holidays, share with you my top priorities of the coming year, and yes … Continue reading →

Let’s talk law-making for a moment. If you could pass any new law at the county level, what would that be? Seriously: All four Hawai‘i counties have, embedded in their County Charter a citizen’s right to initiative and referendum This … Continue reading →

Either I’m evil or I’m ignorant was the message delivered recently via email. Another scolded me, saying she was offended that I had not responded to her email within three days. It seems supporting an end to the violence by … Continue reading →

Attention Kauaʻi residents especially – Urgent and time sensitive Testimony should be submitted TODAY Tuesday December 5, 2023 (or ASAP) by directing an email to BLNR.Testimony@hawaii.gov See my thoughts/testimony below for context and background – but please offer your own … Continue reading →

Whereas, All human life is precious and the targeting of non-combatants in a conflict zone is a violation of Rule 1 of customary International Humanitarian Law; [1] Whereas, Between October 7 and December 2, 2023, armed violence has claimed the … Continue reading →

Hooray! The Kaua‘i County Council is once again accepting remote public testimony “live” via the internet. Members of the public must sign up via email to testify no later than noon on the day prior to the meeting. On March … Continue reading →