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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)

Asking for help is hard. Todays vote is more important than you realize. Please, please, please – take the time to show up and vote.

Posted on August 13, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, I know you are busy.  I understand there is stuff going on all over the island, that you have a full schedule, that the house needs cleaning, the yard needs cutting, and that family time is so, so important. … Continue reading →

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Now Would Be A Good Time, If You Are Able

Posted on July 26, 2016 by garyhooser

Urgent – Your campaign donation to Friends of Gary Hooser is especially important now. http://garyhooser.com/donate-now/ It is crunch time.  Primary Election Day is August 13 and mail-in absentee voting has already started.  We must push as hard now and your … Continue reading →

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Do Not Vote In The Kauai Council Race Until You Read This – Please

Posted on July 26, 2016 by garyhooser

It is critical that when voting in the upcoming county council election you understand the “7 vote thing”. So, I am compelled to explain the importance of “plunking” and in general resisting the urge to go “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” … Continue reading →

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Why I opposed the appointment of a Syngenta representative to the Kauai Board of Water Supply

Posted on July 22, 2016 by garyhooser

While those who are aware of the history of Syngenta and the nature of their business might not need further justification, others may be puzzled by my recent decision to vote No on this appointment. The Kauai Board of Water Supply … Continue reading →

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Creating The Political Revolution: Rocking the House in Hawaii

Posted on July 21, 2016 by garyhooser

Today I donated $140 toward the revolution.  Will you join me? Like so many others in our community, I support the Bernie Sanders goal of creating a political revolution.  We can accomplish such a revolution here in Hawaii this year … Continue reading →

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Where I stand on some of the key issues facing Kauai County

Posted on July 21, 2016 by garyhooser

Politicians are well known for trying to have “one foot firmly planted on each side of the issue”.   You deserve better. Below is a brief summary of exactly where I stand on some of the most pressing issues facing … Continue reading →

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Hooser campaign asks 21,000 registered voting households – “What do you think?”

Posted on June 24, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha, From Haena to Kekaha, over 21,000 registered voters on Kauai were recently sent out a comprehensive “Important Kauai Issues Survey” and the results are fascinating. Every registered voter on Kauai had an equal opportunity to weigh in with their … Continue reading →

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How on May 17th, 1980 I was smitten

Posted on May 18, 2016 by garyhooser

41 years ago today I fell in love with and married a beautiful young South African girl by the name of Claudette Comrie.  We had met just months before in front of the Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki as she … Continue reading →

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Short Note – 3 time sensitive items & 2 deadlines are today

Posted on May 9, 2016 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Just a quick short note on 3 time sensitive items:   1)  “Friends of Gary Hooser” reelection: We are determined to win and finish at or near the top.  No more finishing #7 and winning by only 82 … Continue reading →

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The Movement – Winning In Solidarity

Posted on April 2, 2016 by garyhooser

The agrochemical industry in Hawaii is losing the war they have waged against our community these past few years.  Rather than acknowledge our concerns about health and environmental impacts and comply with our modest requests for increased regulation, they have … Continue reading →

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