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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)

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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Legislative updates and Chief Justice stuff – (plus I’m in the Nani Brown mood. Will you join me?)

Posted on May 2, 2026 by garyhooser

The vote on electing a PRP SuperPac Board Member and attorney – to be Chief Justice for the State of Hawaiʻi for the next 10 years – passed a Senate floor vote with 20 yes votes and 5 no votes. … Continue reading →

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We lost. So…we must redouble our effort…and work harder AND smarter

Posted on May 1, 2026 by garyhooser

I will write a proper debrief and overview in the coming days but in short the vote on electing a PRP SuperPac attorney to be Chief Justice for the State of Hawaiʻi, for the next 10 years – passed a … Continue reading →

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Hot off the press – Last nights 5pm video/podcast and URGENT CALL TO ACTION

Posted on April 29, 2026 by garyhooser

MAKE THE CALL NOW! THIS MORNING Thursday April 30, BEFORE 10am and then SHARE! If you have the time, watch the YouTube recording for a frank, direct, no holds barred, discussion on the rationale behind the calls that are needed … Continue reading →

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Time sensitive. Can we talk? So much crazy stuff going on at the legislature…we really should talk –

Posted on April 28, 2026 by garyhooser

Yes, it’s last minute but the legislative session ends next week, everything is converging, and the need for citizen advocacy at this moment in time – is especially important. So we should talk. Please join Aria Castillo and myself live … Continue reading →

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