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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)

Industrial food complex hastening climate change

Posted on July 3, 2014 by garyhooser

In Hawaii, the debate over the safety of GMO products often centers around eating the food or being exposed to chemicals used in its production. Both are important, even urgent, concerns. But there is another that may be just as … Continue reading →

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2014 Kauai Council Elections – My Reelection Bid

Posted on June 28, 2014 by garyhooser

Aloha, Serving the people of Kauai as a member of the Kauai County Council is an honor and a privilege for which I am grateful. Yes, I would like to be reelected and will be campaigning hard to make that … Continue reading →

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Be The Change – Defend Kauai And All Hawaii

Posted on June 11, 2014 by garyhooser

I am writing you today as President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA), with an urgent request for your financial support of the “Campaign to Defend Hawaii’s Future”. HAPA is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to action and … Continue reading →

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Statewide Coalition Launches Non-Profit Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, It is with a renewed sense of resolve and commitment that we announce the formation of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA).  It is my hope and the goal of our diverse Board of Directors that HAPA … Continue reading →

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Kauai, the chemical companies, and the little island that could

Posted on May 31, 2014 by garyhooser

This is probably the best, most comprehensive summary of the origins and present status of the Bill 2491 saga. If you are curious about who I am, why/how Bill 2491 came about and how the chemical companies are fighting us … Continue reading →

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Dylan Hooser Enters Race For State House Seat

Posted on April 18, 2014 by garyhooser

In case you have not heard, my son Dylan has entered the race for election to the Hawaii State House District 15 (Wailua Homesteads, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi and Omao). Needless to say, I am proud of my son and of … Continue reading →

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Reading SB2777 – Another attempt to preempt and weaken local authority

Posted on February 21, 2014 by garyhooser

For those that are interested: Here is my analysis of that portion of SB2777 that results in the preemption of the County authority to regulate agriculture. Hearing is scheduled for Thursday Feb. 27.  Please submit testimony in opposition to YOUR … Continue reading →

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On Preemption: Carrying The Water For Monsanto In Hawaii – An Open Letter To State Legislators

Posted on January 20, 2014 by garyhooser

Dear Legislator, I know how busy you are and that you are dealing with a myriad of issues important to the State of Hawaii, so I will cut to the chase. Taking away County authority to regulate agriculture and/or pesticides … Continue reading →

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The Often Not Very Pretty Process Of Lawmaking

Posted on December 23, 2013 by garyhooser

The passage of Bill 2491 into law requiring the largest chemical companies in the world to disclose their pesticide use and prohibiting the use of these chemicals near Kauai schools, hospitals and homes or face criminal penalties – is a … Continue reading →

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The Days Of Looking The Other Way…Are Over

Posted on December 14, 2013 by garyhooser

Sunday December 15 at noon in Haleiwa – please be there and march with us.  If you live on Oahu especially, please make the time to join us and send a message loud and clear that the days of business … Continue reading →

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