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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)

The Political Old Guard in Hawai’i Must Also Go – Reflections on the news of yesterday

Posted on July 22, 2024 by garyhooser

President Biden’s decision to step down makes space for the new leadership we so desperately need to step up.  Hawai’i voters must demand our local entrenched political leadership do the same.  Thank you President Joe Biden for doing the right … Continue reading →

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Kaua`i County Elections – Update August 4th – On Plunking, Voting In Person and Drop Box Locations

Posted on July 19, 2024 by garyhooser

It’s game on and only a few days left to vote. Best if you vote in person or drop your ballot off in person at the Voter Service Center or a “Drop Box” near you https://kauaivotes.com/ballot-drop-box-locations/ The Primary Election concludes … Continue reading →

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I don’t live in Kailua, but if I did I’d be voting for Natalia Hussey-Burdick

Posted on July 17, 2024 by garyhooser

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 … Continue reading →

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A Prescription For The Political Trauma –

Posted on July 14, 2024 by garyhooser

The world is in turmoil, I cannot fix it, so I’m going for a walk. In solitude and silence except for the wash of the waves and the chirping of the birds, I will walk along the beach for an hour … Continue reading →

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Last call for August 10 final, final, final deadline: Please consider voting for these exceptional individuals – across all islands

Posted on July 14, 2024 by garyhooser

In response to requests from friends and networks across the islands – The below is a list of 15 candidates running for the State House of Representatives, and others running for election to the State Senate, Kauai- Maui-Big Island County … Continue reading →

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Why I’m supporting Laura Acasio for election to the Hawai’i State Senate District #1 – continuing the “if I lived in the district”….

Posted on July 10, 2024 by garyhooser

After speaking with many residents of Hilo and the surrounding area, and based on my personal experience knowing and working directly over the years with both the incumbent Senator Lorraine Inouye and the challenger former Senator Laura Acasio, it is without … Continue reading →

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Simple but valuable policy and politics exercise – written for my Kaua`i friends and neighbors but applicable to every voter on every island.

Posted on July 4, 2024 by garyhooser

In 30 days or less voters will begin receiving their primary election ballot in the mail. Visit https://olvr.hawaii.gov to register or update your registration. On Kaua`i all 7 council members are elected “at large” (not by district). Therefore each voter … Continue reading →

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Stay home, give up, walk away, or take ownership of your democracy – it’s your choice.

Posted on July 2, 2024 by garyhooser

The cynics will say it don’t matter. Don’t waste your time. The fix is in and they’re all a bunch of crooks anyway. That my friends is hogwash. Hogwash designed to keep you from taking control of your own government. … Continue reading →

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“Upsetting the Hawaiʻi Political Applecart”

Posted on June 25, 2024 by garyhooser

The most important race in the Hawaiʻi primary election on August 10th is for State House of Representatives District 25 (Ala Moana, Kaka‘ako, Downtown). Entrepreneur, attorney, philanthropist, and dedicated community advocate Kim Coco Iwamoto Versus Speaker of the House Scott … Continue reading →

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If I lived in the district…voting for the House

Posted on June 23, 2024 by garyhooser

In response to requests from friends and networks across the islands – The below is a list of 15 candidates running for the State House of Representatives that I would vote for if I lived in that District. In Hawai’i … Continue reading →

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