Author Archives: garyhooser

In a previous blog post we discussed House Rules – Rules of the House – Up Close and Personal I also wrote earlier (copied below) about House Speaker Nakamura appointing a 4 member committee to review House Rules and possibly … Continue reading →

In a previous blog post we discussed the need to reform the House Rules and increase transparency and accountability – Up Close and Personal “Meet the new House boss, same as the old House boss”.  Here’s a quick and rough … Continue reading →

Stop talking and just do it please. Just jump in the deep-end and start swimming. Trust me, it’ll be ok. Yes, learn from others who’ve gone before you – but take that critical first step now, today…before you talk yourself … Continue reading →

Just finished reading The Scheme by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island) Wow. Just wow. I’m a big boy and been working in the policy and political environment with my eyes wide open for the past 20 years, and this … Continue reading →

A political fact of life is that people who give money to candidates, have greater access to those candidates. When those candidates turn into legislators or council members – they’ll be obligated to those who helped them which at minimum … Continue reading →

At least a dozen brand new people were elected this past November 5th to serve at all levels of Hawai’i state and county government. Each is in the beginning weeks of a very deep dive into uncharted waters. The fear … Continue reading →

“Meet the new House boss, same as the old House boss”…is not the headline we want to see 6 months from now when “post session” reviews are conducted. The old style, behind closed doors, good ole boy, toxic culture of … Continue reading →

For some quick political speculation/entertainment/intrigue, read Down The Political Rabbit Hole (https://garyhooser.blog/2024/11/27/title-down-the-political-rabbit-hole/) on Kaua`i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s interest in serving as Governor or Lieutenant Governor. My apologies for not being timely with my thanksgiving/mahalo message. Truthfully – with all that’s … Continue reading →

Without a doubt, I’m the luckiest, most fortunate guy on the entire planet. My health is good. I walk almost daily along the coastline soaking in the incredible beauty of our island. I’m surrounded by people I love and who … Continue reading →

Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami told Hawai’i Public Radio’s Catherine Cruz last week, ”I think ultimately I’d like to make a run for either one of the seats on the fifth floor at the state Capitol…” (either lieutenant governor or governor). … Continue reading →