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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 am a co-founder and former Board President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (H.A.P.A.) www.hapahi.org In addition, I have also served as 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)

Post Election – thoughts and feelings

Posted on November 11, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Following the disappointing results of Tuesday night, I wanted to write you this brief note, with a more extended message to follow in the coming days. Many of you have asked about the reasons for our loss, and … Continue reading →

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3 hours left – There are still thousands of our friends who have not yet voted

Posted on November 9, 2016 by garyhooser

The voting will end in approximately 3 hours and our poll watchers are telling us there are still thousands of our friends and neighbors who have not yet voted. These are folks who share our core values but who for … Continue reading →

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Campaign funding status plus 7 day “on the ground” strategy to win

Posted on November 1, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, We did it! Mahalo to the over 100 generous donors who contributed from $10 to $1,000 per person and allowed us to meet our goal! As a result we were able to produce and mail our final GOTV … Continue reading →

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Urgent: At this specific moment in time I need to request your help, one last time.

Posted on October 25, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Today will be the final time I ask you to help with a donation to our campaign. While we have largely been on track with our fundraising, today with only two weeks remaining until Election Day of November … Continue reading →

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What campaigning 24/7 looks like – 17 days out.

Posted on October 22, 2016 by garyhooser

My eyes open at around 4:15am on most mornings. My phone alarm which I set religiously rarely ever actually rings as my internal clock advances earlier and earlier every day. I stumble into the kitchen, grind the beans and prepare … Continue reading →

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Join us for opening of campaign headquarters and 29 day homestretch kickoff!

Posted on October 2, 2016 by garyhooser

Dear Friends, The campaign is going well and our goal of winning strong on November 8th remains the prize upon which we remain unrelentingly focused. Succeeding in the achievement of this goal depends on your help, support and involvement. Many … Continue reading →

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We made it!

Posted on September 19, 2016 by garyhooser

We made it! Am very pleased to announce that our campaign for re-election to the Kauai County Council has met and in fact exceeded our “matching funds” goal of $8,000! Mahalo to the over 444 individual Kauai donors who have … Continue reading →

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Today Friday Sept. 16th is a key moment/deadline for campaign – please join us

Posted on September 16, 2016 by garyhooser

1) PLEASE JOIN US TODAY from 4pm until 6pm to hold signs across from the airport in Lihue. YOUR PRESENCE TODAY IS IMPORTANT to help send a message of strength and solidarity. There will be free signs, bumper stickers, shirts … Continue reading →

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Hooser Campaign Reboot – Next Steps

Posted on September 13, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Only 57 days remain before the general election on November 8th. Our campaign has “rebooted”, we have a plan to win, we have a core team in place and now it is up to you. We can win … Continue reading →

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Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated…*

Posted on August 27, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Am hoping the Mark Twain quote brought a smile to your face 😉 Please know that I am alive and well, and fully engaged in our ongoing campaign for re-election to the Kaua’i County Council.  Our campaign is … Continue reading →

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