I’m getting tons of calls and email asking me what action needs to be taken with regards to the Pōhakuloa situation and related issues.

There are multiple groups, organizations, and individuals, at this very moment coalescing around this very question.

The momentum is palpable.

You can help today by making a simple phone call to Governor Green and your district State Senator and Representative. You’ll probably get staff or voicemail but that’s ok – your message will be delivered and that’s what counts.

If you live on Hawai’i Island your County Council testimony for the upcoming September 3rd hearing, is also critically important.

As you know Trump’s Army is trying to force their way into a new agreement with the State that will allow the continued bombing of Pōhakuloa.

I wrote about this recently – Trump’s army is threatening to take Hawai’i lands by force.

Please join me and others across the islands and take these two actions.

1) Hawai’i County Residents, PLEASE SUBMIT TESTIMONY AND SHOW UP Wednesday September 3, 9:00AM @ Hilo Council Chambers – 25 Aupuni St, Hilo (# 1401) in STRONG SUPPORT of Resolution 234 25

Written testimony must be sent to counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov prior to Tuesday Sep. 2.

Please copy individual council-members:

Heather Kimball: Heather.Kimball@hawaiicounty.gov
Jennifer Kagiwada: jennifer.kagiwada@hawaiicounty.gov
Dennis “Fresh” Onishi: dennis.onishi@hawaiicounty.gov
Ashley Kierkiewicz: ashley.kierkiewicz@hawaiicounty.gov
Matt Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder:
matt.kanealii-kleinfelder@hawaiicounty.gov
James Hustace: james.hustace@hawaiicounty.gov
Michelle Galimba: michelle.galimba@hawaiicounty.gov
Rebecca Villegas: rebecca.villegas@hawaiicounty.gov
Dr. Holeka Inaba: holeka.inaba@hawaiicounty.gov

To provide oral testimony via Zoom, call (808) 961-8255 or councilremotetestimony@hawaiicounty.gov by 12PM, Tues., Sept 2.

2) Regardless of the island you call home – Call Governor Josh Green 808-586-0034 (if busy call East Hawai’i gov. liaison: 
808-974-6262) and YOUR DISTRICT SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE.

Please deliver to them (you’ll most likely get staff or voicemail) a polite and professional message in support of Hawai’i County Council Resolution 234 25 and let them know about your opposition to the continued bombing of Pōhakuloa.

Here’s an easy way to – Find Your Legislator

Below are key points you might consider sharing.

Aloha Governor and State Legislators,

My name is (fill in the blank), I’m a resident of (fill in the blank) County and I’m calling today to share my concerns and opposition to the continued bombing at Pōhakuloa and related issues.

Please respect the residents of Hawai’i County and support/honor Hawai’i County Council Resolution 234 25

Please say NO to the US Army and their request to “fast-track” the process and avoid compliance with Hawai’i law.

End the live fire and bombing at Pōhakuloa; Protect air, water, and sacred lands. No lease. No land swap. No land sale.

Please insist on compliance with State law HRS343 and require FULL DISCLOSURE of environmental, health, and cultural impacts.

Please honor Article XI of the State Constitution and PROTECT the public trust.

Thank you Governor/Senator/Representative for listening, please let me know at your earliest convenience where you stand on this important issue – (leave name and email and/or phone).

We must make the Governor and our Legislators aware of how we feel about this critically important issue AND we must do it before September 3.

AND Hawai’i County residents must send in their testimony by September 2, and show up in person at the Hilo Council Chambers on September 3.

As you have no doubt figured out by now, September 3 is an important day. We need all of us to step up now to make sure that day is a good one.

Sincerely,
Gary Hooser
Just a regular guy trying my best to navigate through these convoluted and dangerous times in which we are now living.