Author Archives: garyhooser

It’s easy to be a cynic and in these times of hardship and turmoil, it’s very hard to be optimistic. But we must have hope, we must dream and believe in a better world, and we must work hard to … Continue reading →

Directory of Advocacy Organizations and Groups in Hawai’i that monitor public policy initiatives and issue action alerts seeking public testimony. These groups share my general values – Please visit their websites, sign-up for the action alerts, stay informed on the … Continue reading →

70 years ago, on January 19, 1954, at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego California, my beautiful mother (who is 91 years old by the way), gave birth, to me…Gary Lee Hooser. Thank you Mom! 😉 It’s been a good … Continue reading →

It’s easy to imagine the scene at the big square building in Honolulu, Wednesday January 17 – opening day of the 2024 legislative session. There will be “pomp and circumstance”, important people rubbing shoulders with other important people, high-minded rhetoric … Continue reading →

“Prior to appearing before the County Council or administrative agency, a lobbyist shall orally disclose his or her status as a lobbyist and the person on whose behalf the lobbyist is appearing.” Kauaʻi County Ordinance #999 While it’s an all … Continue reading →

There’s nothing we can really do about it, the underlying issues are far too complicated, and we have far too many important problems of our own to deal with – said every enabler of every war and atrocity that has … Continue reading →

Bring it on. That’s how I’m feeling today. As the door to 2024 begins to open, I see sparkles of opportunity beckoning in the distance. The challenges facing our community while formidable, are not insurmountable. We should set our goals … Continue reading →

As we close out the year and head into 2024, I wanted to reach out one last time to touch base, wish you well for the coming holidays, share with you my top priorities of the coming year, and yes … Continue reading →

Let’s talk law-making for a moment. If you could pass any new law at the county level, what would that be? Seriously: All four Hawai‘i counties have, embedded in their County Charter a citizen’s right to initiative and referendum This … Continue reading →

Either I’m evil or I’m ignorant was the message delivered recently via email. Another scolded me, saying she was offended that I had not responded to her email within three days. It seems supporting an end to the violence by … Continue reading →