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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)

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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Kim Coco Iwamoto over Scott Saiki

Posted on August 5, 2022 by garyhooser

Without question Kim Coco Iwamoto is the best choice over Scott Saiki. I’ve known and worked closely with her for years, and likewise I’ve known and worked with her opponent Speaker of the House Scott Saiki for about the same time … Continue reading →

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Lieutenant Governor – it’s time to come clean

Posted on July 30, 2022 by garyhooser

I’m as sick and tired of this conversation as anyone. We should be talking about the future and solving the many challenges facing our community, not asking an elected official seeking higher office to do the bare minimum that any … Continue reading →

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Carry water, take the fall – politics in the House

Posted on July 28, 2022 by garyhooser

Interesting that the StarAdv throws Della Belatti under the bus while praising Scott Saiki. The Speaker of the House. Scott Saiki gives the order to take down State Auditor Les Kondo, the Majority Leader Della Belatti follows the order and … Continue reading →

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Kaua`i County Council Election – by the numbers.

Posted on July 26, 2022 by garyhooser

There are 19 candidates now in the race for election to serve on the Kaua`i County Council. On August 13 that list will be whittled down to the top 14 vote-getters. Then on November 4th, the final top 7 will … Continue reading →

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Three Strong Environmental Leaders Weigh In on Who Should Be The Next Hawaiʻi Governor

Posted on July 22, 2022 by garyhooser

Below are three statements on Kai Kahele from three of the most influential environmental advocates in all Hawai’i. Marti Townsend is a Honolulu environmental attorney, the former director of the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi, and now working at Earth Justice. … Continue reading →

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Guest post by Marti Townsend – 6 reasons I’m supporting Kai Kahele

Posted on July 22, 2022 by garyhooser

Aloha ʻOhana, So the campaign ads finally got on my last nerve, and I am compelled to write out some of the reasons I am voting for Kai Kahele for Governor. I sent an email with my reasons (typos and … Continue reading →

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