Author Archives: garyhooser

If the below doesn’t make you sit up and take notice AND take action, I really don’t know what to say. But Bob Marley does, and he says it better than I ever could. “It’s not all that glitters is … Continue reading →

In response to requests as to my thoughts on County races across all the islands, below are my “If I lived in the district, this is who I would vote for…” recommendations. As previously discussed my choice for Lieutenant Governor … Continue reading →

There are 26 candidates running for election to the 7 member Kaua’i County Council. On August 8, the top 14 vote getters will move forward to the General Election. Based on past elections, candidates ranking #1, #2, #3, and #4 … Continue reading →

“Uncle, I need your help…”. Those were not her words, but that’s the message I heard when reading yesterday’s email from State House candidate and friend, Nadia Alves. Her message was direct, and similar to that of many other campaigns, … Continue reading →

Aloha Friends, I found this well written essay an eye-opening reminder of recent history…educational…and very, very provocative…I’m thinking you will also find it a worthy use of your time. From The Economist Written by Rosa Brooks Jun 2nd 2026 LIKE … Continue reading →

The calls keep coming in and I keep encouraging people to “do your research”. If it’s helpful, I wrote/posted this yesterday “Evaluating The Candidates – 6 things I look closely at.” But…since so many are asking me, “If you lived in … Continue reading →

No candidate is perfect. In choosing who receives my vote and my support, I start with these questions: 1) Do the candidate’s values align with my own? 2) What about their prior jobs and life experience? 3) Can I trust … Continue reading →

No candidate is perfect, and each brings to the table their own unique “world view”. Rep. Della Belatti has come out strongly against government corruption, and in support of increased public participation in our government. Her background is humble and … Continue reading →

It seems every day there’s breaking news about government corruption, waste, fraud, abuse, inefficiencies, and incompetence. It seems every County except Kauaʻi has made the headlines. A 5 minute internet search using the words “County Auditor discovers, reveals, reports…” quickly … Continue reading →

We did it. 320 of you came through and made it happen. It’s amazing really. Gives me chicken skin. Another one of those high-five, fist bumps, happy-dance on the table kinda moments. Thank you my friends. Thank you so, so … Continue reading →