Why do I think Representative Natalia Hussey-Burdick is a totally awesome legislator who deserves reelection? A good and fair question asked recently in response to my encouragement that readers contribute to her campaign.

During my 8 years serving on the County Council, and 8 years serving in the Hawai’i State Senate, 4 of which as Majority Leader – I interacted with many, many legislators from all levels of government – County, State and Federal.

I can say without hesitation that Representative Hussey-Burdick is one of the hardest working legislators I have ever encountered, she’s totally dedicated to serving her community, and she is a fearless advocate for honest open government.

She does not hesitate to raise her hand to ask the tough questions and/or pull back the curtain on bad bills and/or bad behavior. She is not intimidated by men in suits with titles who offer thinly veiled threats of political retribution.

Representative Hussey-Burdick is not there to serve the guys in suits, but to serve her community and she does an exemplary job doing that – 24/7.

She takes zero money from corporate interests and will return your phone call and help if she can, regardless of your economic, political or social status.

Representative Hussey-Burdick is the real deal. The residents of District 50 (Kailua, Kāne‘ohe Bay, and Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i), and really all of us in Hawai’i – are truly fortunate she is willing to dedicate her life to our service.

Please join me if you can if making an online contribution to her campaign, today if possible but certainly by the end the day Friday July 19th. Whether it is $20, $200, or more – no amount is too small and she needs all the help she can get.

The big money, corporate interests are supporting her opponent while Representative Natalia Hussey-Burdick has taken the “Our Hawai’i Pledge” and is refusing to be bought by big money special interests.

Let’s help her win.

Please, help elect Representative Natalia Hussey-Burdick and other good people on all islands (see my list of endorsed House Reps statewide) representing the next generation of leadership.

Sincerely,
Gary Hooser
Former Hawai’i State Senator and Majority Leader (2002 – 2010)

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