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About garyhooser

This blog represents my thoughts as an individual person and does not represent the official position of any organization I may be affiliated with. I presently serve as volunteer President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.) www.hapahi.org I am the former Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. In another past life, I was an elected member of the Kauai County Council, a Hawaii State Senator, and Majority Leader, and the Director of Environmental Quality Control for the State of Hawaii - in an even earlier incarnation I was an entrepreneur and small business owner. Yes, I am one of the luckiest guys on the planet. Please visit my website AND sign up for my newsletter (unlike any email newsletter you have ever gotten, of that I am sure) - http://www.garyhooser.com/#four “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We’re afraid.” “Come to the edge.” “We can’t. We will fall!” “Come to the edge.” And they came. And he pushed them. And they flew. - Christopher Logue (b.1926)

From my heart to yours – an early Father’s Day message

Posted on June 5, 2026 by garyhooser

As a father, grandfather, and uncle – I’d like to have a word with you all. “You ALL” means family, friends, hanai ohana, and all who are kindred spirits in this journey of life. While I certainly don’t know everything, … Continue reading →

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I know from first hand experience that Nadia Alves is awesome. Please support her.

Posted on June 4, 2026 by garyhooser

Tune in to watch and listen to Nadia Alves candidate for the State House District 28, Sand Island, Iwilei, and Chinatown – as she makes her debut on PBS Insights – TONIGHT June 4, Thursday night at 7:30 PM. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

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Helping the 8 citizen plaintiffs: One action that costs nothing, and is HUGELY important

Posted on June 3, 2026 by garyhooser

As mentioned in my previous post about the recent court decision in Acasio V House of Representatives, 26 is the magic number. I’m guessing because you are on this list, or have clicked on this post, that you’re serious about … Continue reading →

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Court Says Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Violated Hawaiʻi Constitution

Posted on May 31, 2026 by garyhooser

On Friday May 29th, 2026 – First Circuit Court Judge James Ashford ruled in Acasio V House of Representatives that the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives violated the Hawaiʻi Constitution when the House Advisory Committee on Rules met in secret … Continue reading →

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Hawai’i Democrats: Tell Me It Ain’t True

Posted on May 25, 2026 by garyhooser

The Democratic Party of Hawai’i meets on May 29th and 30th at the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel Village – to choose a new Party Chair. Two candidates will be on the ballot, one of whom has refused to publicly declare his … Continue reading →

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Self-introduction – to my email list folks…and beyond

Posted on May 23, 2026 by garyhooser

“Who is this guy Gary Hooser and why is he emailing me?” Excellent question, and I’ll jump right to it 😉 Probably my biggest claim to fame (besides having 4 beautiful grandchildren) is that I formerly served as a Hawaiʻi … Continue reading →

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Secret meetings in secret rooms making secrets decisions

Posted on May 18, 2026 by garyhooser

I’ll never forget my favorite uncle telling me shortly after my first successful election in a rather blunt kind of way, “Congratulations on your election, I hope you don’t turn out like all the rest.” Wow. In one short sentence, … Continue reading →

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You did it! Governor Green Signs Historic Corporate Money Reform Into Law

Posted on May 16, 2026 by garyhooser

Because you took action, made the phone call, sent the email, showed up to testify, and kept pressing hard all the way through – SB2471 has been passed into law! Now known as Act 011, it restricts certain political spending … Continue reading →

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How did it start? How did we get here? What happened along the way? – An anniversary missive.

Posted on May 11, 2026 by garyhooser

How did I meet Claudette, and how did we end up making Kauaʻi our home? And how and why in the world did I get into politics? Funny you should ask. 😉 It was 46 years ago, on May 17, … Continue reading →

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Our body politic is sick – the cause and the cure

Posted on May 6, 2026 by garyhooser

If the health of our community is measured in terms of “faith and confidence in government” – we have a serious illness in need of immediate attention. Only 271,345 people or 24% of eligible voters, actually voted in the 2024 … Continue reading →

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