Author Archives: garyhooser

Kauai County gets bragging rights with the highest voter turn-out of all counties with 51% of registered voters, actually casting their vote. Hawaii County was second with 49.3%, Honolulu third with 48.9%, and Maui was last at 45.7%. Actually, Kauai … Continue reading →

What do we want those we just elected or re-elected to actually do during the coming year? Personally, I’m looking for changemakers, not just placeholders. Yes, balancing the budget is important but there’s an algorithm for that. We need more … Continue reading →

Maui Election Alert! Action needed today 11/14/22 Apparently, over 900 Maui ballots have signature issues or were otherwise rejected. Noe Ahia (Wailuku) who is key to maintaining a progressive majority is down by just 504 votes! Please take action now … Continue reading →

For those that value putting people and the planet ahead of profits – I’m calling it a win. While the national results remain close, it’s clear from a “blue perspective” that we did much better than was being projected almost … Continue reading →

Regardless of the final outcomes of the 2022 elections, the real work and the real leadership necessary to improve lives and save our planet – will come only from the electorate and not the elected. Only through the active engagement … Continue reading →

This morning KGMB Hawaii News Now is reporting that big development interests, fueled by millions of dollars of outside money are literally trying to take out and take over the Maui County Council. The breaking news story is here on … Continue reading →

It’s last call. The polls will be closing soon. Voting is in full swing and the absolute deadline to walk-in your ballot and or vote-in-person is Tuesday, November 8th. All the info on how to register and vote on the … Continue reading →

Exciting news on our work to purchase the Coco Palms Wailuanuiahoʻāno property! *updated 11/29/22 We’ve raised almost $200,000 in donation pledges. While still short of our first-tier $1 million goal, the response has been phenomenal. Providing a pledge of financial … Continue reading →

10 totally awesome progressives that when elected to the Hawaiʻi State House of Representatives will – Rock the House! Plus a list of solid, forward-thinking Council candidates on every island. Plus, Plus, Plus – an update on the attacks against … Continue reading →

I’m getting lots of calls from folks asking my opinion about the 4 proposed Kauaʻi County Charter Amendments,. and since this is after-all an opinion column (referring to my weekly column in The Garden Island), here goes: I’m voting yes … Continue reading →