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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)

Guest post by community leader and environmental advocate Kau’i Pratt-Aquino – Why I’m Supporting Kai Kahele

Posted on July 22, 2022 by garyhooser

Ballots are arriving. I ask all my friends and family to please vote Kai Kahele for governor in the primary election. My support is based on my direct personal experience working with Kahele on community issues that are important to … Continue reading →

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I’m voting Fern Holland and Addison Bulosan for Kauaʻi County Council

Posted on July 22, 2022 by garyhooser

Many Kauaʻi friends have been asking about the County Council race. For the Primary Election, I’m supporting challengers Fern Anuenue Holland and Addison Bulosan. While all 7 seats are up for election, two incumbents (Kaneshiro and Chock) are “terming out” … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero – Primary Election Ballots Are Arriving!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by garyhooser

Heads up #1 – Primary Election ballots are already arriving at homes on Oahu with neighbor-island mailings to follow shortly. To see exactly what your ballot will look like ahead of time, to track your ballot once you have returned … Continue reading →

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David Kimo Frankel on Why Kai Kahele?

Posted on July 20, 2022 by garyhooser

About 5 years or so ago, Marti Townsend asked me to represent the Sierra Club at an FAA meeting regarding noise from air tours. The meeting was held in a colorless, bleak room in the federal building, filled with bureaucrats. … Continue reading →

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Choosing the best from the rest –

Posted on July 20, 2022 by garyhooser

Deciding on who to vote for and or who to endorse involves examining the totality of the circumstances surrounding the individuals who are running, the office they are running for, and the general circumstances and political landscape. All are imperfect … Continue reading →

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I’ve finally come to a decision on the Hawaiʻi Lieutenant Governor’s race

Posted on July 18, 2022 by garyhooser

Sherry Menor is a very nice person whom I have known for years. We’ve interacted since my time serving in the Senate, normally on opposite sides of the issues. She has always been pleasant and professional but we each see … Continue reading →

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Kaua`i – Counting Votes For Affordable Housing

Posted on July 18, 2022 by garyhooser

The lack of affordable housing is cited as the #1 issue by just about every candidate on the ballot in the Primary Election scheduled for August 13.  We have more people living in the bushes, alongside the roadways, and under … Continue reading →

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Money talks. Listen, learn, and decide for yourself who you think should be Hawaii’s next governor.

Posted on July 15, 2022 by garyhooser

The clarity of the choices and the distinctions between the candidates could not be any more lucid. Kai is our guy. Breaking – Today’s Civil Beat Lt. Gov. Josh Green has spent $2.65 million. 27% of his contributions larger than … Continue reading →

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Sergio Alcubilla and Ed Case – Update On Progress Made In 9 Short Months

Posted on July 14, 2022 by garyhooser

The story of Sergio Alcubilla candidate for Congress in Hawaii’s CD1, reminds me of “The Little Engine That Could”. I am guessing you have either read it to your children or perhaps when you were a child remember it being … Continue reading →

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Damning evidence the State discovered, and ignored

Posted on July 14, 2022 by garyhooser

I’m flabbergasted to be reminded yet again of the State of Hawaii’s negligence with regard to pesticide contamination. I was recently sent a legal paper by David M. Forman Director, Environmental Law Program William S. Richardson School of Law, University … Continue reading →

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