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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)

A Million Little Fists – January 16, 9:30am Hawaii State Capitol

Posted on January 6, 2013 by garyhooser

Facebook message conversation with a friend a few months ago: 10:18am Friend I am pissed with the current state of our government. 11:59am Gary Hooser Then…what you gonna do about it? 1:53pm Friend Wave my little fist. 5:11pm Gary Hooser … Continue reading →

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The Bike Path, The Beach And The Sunshine Law

Posted on December 13, 2012 by garyhooser

Interesting first week on the Council. Discovered some new interpretations and new twists and turns in Hawaii’s famous Sunshine Law. Yesterday I decided to put into writing to Mayor Carvalho, my objection to the County constructing a concrete pathway directly … Continue reading →

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PLDC creation was a slap in the face of the public and state Constitution

Posted on November 25, 2012 by garyhooser

The Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) was created by the legislature in a manner that at best was unprincipled and at worst corrupt and illegal. Those responsible owe the people of our state, first an apology, and then a complete … Continue reading →

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On plunking, block voting and other such Kauai County Council voting strategies

Posted on October 14, 2012 by garyhooser

The absentee ballots have been mailed, walk in voting starts on October 23 and emails and blog postings are already promoting strategies and suggestions on how to get your favorite Kauai County Council candidates elected. I am compelled to explain … Continue reading →

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Birth Of The Public Land Development Corporation – A travesty of the legislative process

Posted on October 6, 2012 by garyhooser

Many have asked how come none of the regular environmental and public interest watch-dog groups sounded the alarm earlier? How did such a law get passed? Among other things, Act 55 creates the Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) and gives … Continue reading →

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Hooser – Remarks On The Public Land Development Corporation

Posted on October 1, 2012 by garyhooser

On Wednesday September 26 members of the public (including myself) gave the Kauai County Council a standing ovation for their unanimous passage of a Resolution supporting the repeal of Act 55 and an end to the Public Land Development Corporation … Continue reading →

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Campaign For Kauai Council – Launched! Please join us.

Posted on June 24, 2012 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, As you may have seen in recent media coverage, I’ve decided to seek election to the Kauai County Council. Serving as the State Director of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) is both a worthy endeavor and an honor, but … Continue reading →

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‘Red tape’ is a red herring when it comes to protecting our environment

Posted on January 22, 2012 by garyhooser

Judging from a variety of not so very subtle signals coming out of the legislature, the 2012 legislative session will feature a full frontal assault on environmental protections. Framed under the banner of eliminating “regulatory barriers” in order to stimulate … Continue reading →

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On Christmas Shopping, The Homeless And Tough Love

Posted on December 19, 2011 by garyhooser

While out Christmas shopping with my wife on Sunday morning, we drove past a solitary homeless man sitting quietly in the shadows beneath the freeway along Nimitz.  I wondered who he was, what he was thinking, what his life must … Continue reading →

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On Obama’s Speech in Kansas – ” I really want to believe that he loves me, but he is losing me”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by garyhooser

As written by my good friend Shannon Rudolph and posted on my FB page December 6 in response to the speech given by President Obama in Kansas. Shannon’s words echo those of many in the progressive community. They want to … Continue reading →

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