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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)

What I did on my summer vacation – in addition to sending out about 1 million or more emails ;-)

Posted on August 25, 2022 by garyhooser

I wanted to check in briefly, say thank you, and apologize if I’ve not gotten back or responded to you promptly over the past 45 days or so. Needless to say, I’ve been swamped with pre and post-primary election activity. … Continue reading →

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Coco Palms Resort Goes Rent-Seeking

Posted on August 23, 2022 by garyhooser

It’s Ground Hog Day, as the Coco Palms Resort development is yet again on the Kauai Planning Commission agenda. It’s been 30 years and the parade of various owners and developers continue to tell us to trust them, everything is … Continue reading →

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Kaua`i Council – primary election and testosterone

Posted on August 19, 2022 by garyhooser

The good ole boys are back. This was the immediate thought that came to me after the first print-out on Saturday night. As reported recently by Brittany Lyte in Civil Beat, there are currently six women seated on the Maui … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Unity breakfast and Green’s continuing failure to disclose

Posted on August 17, 2022 by garyhooser

The primary election is over they say. Why not just drop it some are saying. Well…primary or no primary this issue is not going away until the Lieutenant Governor and Democratic Party nominee for Governor Josh Green is fully transparent … Continue reading →

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From the head and the heart – My post-primary election analysis

Posted on August 14, 2022 by garyhooser

Right before the polls closed yesterday, a friend asked me how I was feeling. I responded, “Stomach is in knots. I’m thinking we could have a landslide of victories, we could crash and burn, or we could wind up somewhere … Continue reading →

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Will you at least take 2 minutes to hear me out?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by garyhooser

I’m stressing out about today and worried that you won’t show up. If you don’t show up we will lose and if we lose that will be a crying shame. Will you at least take 2 minutes to hear me … Continue reading →

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My most popular blog posts pertaining to Saturday’s primary election

Posted on August 11, 2022 by garyhooser

Here are my top best read blog posts dealing with the primary election that ends on Saturday, August 13, 2022. I trust you will find them stimulating and then you will vote! 1. Why I’m supporting Kai Kahele over Josh … Continue reading →

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Why we need Walter Ritte. Why Maui is a pivot point.

Posted on August 10, 2022 by garyhooser

We need to elect leaders statewide who will not be quiet, who will not just sit down and wait until it’s their turn, and who will not just go along to get along. We need to elect change makers, not … Continue reading →

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Policy, Politics, Affordable Housing, and Elections – Kaua`i style

Posted on August 9, 2022 by garyhooser

Just a few days out from the close of our primary election and there’s no better time to examine the confluence of policy and politics – a text book example really, Kaua`i style. The main policy discussion on the table … Continue reading →

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Deadline to mail in your ballot is now – Here is a complete statewide list of endorsed candidates

Posted on August 7, 2022 by garyhooser

The deadline to mail in your ballot so it arrives by Saturday August 13 is NOW. Better yet, to make sure it gets there on time, it’s probably best to drive it down to the drop box. Please share this … Continue reading →

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