A must read to get a glimpse at the bizarre Kauaʻi County Council “back-story” now going on. Journalist Emma Grunwald writing for “Kauaʻi Now” does her homework and quotes directly from what are normally private “executive session” minutes.
If you are interested in politics and government, and especially if you are interested in Kauai politics and government – this is an absolutely must read.
Read the whole thing. Read about the fear. Read about the anger. Read it closely and draw your own conclusions.
It is bizarre really. Bizarre and sad that a homeless fellow who has been judged mentally unfit to stand trial by two of three mental health professionals, is being thrown under the bus and sitting in jail, a powerless pawn caught in a judicial system that chews up guys like him and tosses them away, normally in secret, without a second thought – Mahalo to Emma Grunwald and Kauaʻi Now for pulling back the curtain.
Colleague alleges jailed artist’s letter for Kauaʻi councilman was a complaint, not a threat
Colleague alleges jailed artist’s letter for Kauaʻi councilman was a complaint, not a threat
GaryHooser's Blog 
Gary, this is sickening (not ‘sick’ as young folks like to say). Especially Billy smoking his cigar with a pontifical look. And you lost to guys like these? Kind of why I gave up on Kauai. 🫤 (pearls before swine)
Rob Culbertson
I get it Rob…yes it is sickening. I lost because it was time for me to move on. Some (many) say that losing was the best thing that could have happened to me as it “freed me” to do other work…which I continue to do. In any case, it is what it is and we need to just keep pulling back the curtain and shining the light.
Wow Gary, that really leaves an uneasy feeling in my gut. I’m not a fan of Mel, Kip, or Billy. They’re part of an old boys club it seems. Kip is far too conservative. Billy is also far too conservative and I also believe a liar. And I’ve never been a fan of Mel, who comes off bullish and somewhat of a know-it-all who has a hard time admitting he’s wrong.
It sure seems like this artist was set up in a really bad way. Megan has it right in that a jury would not have convicted this individual to a terrorist threat.
Bravo to the in-depth reporting!
Thanks for the note Scotty…people start voting in 30 days and it will all be over in 45…
I’m referring to councilman KipuKai Kualiʻi… another DINO in our midst 🙄