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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

In response to those who have reached out and asked about my thoughts on the latest Kahele campaign developments: I agree, that losing the opportunity for public matching funds is not good news but my response…once I got past the … Continue reading →

Who really controls government here in Hawaiʻi?  Who picks and chooses our elected leaders? Who decides who wins and who loses? There’s really no mystery, no black box, no secret formula, and for sure there is no conspiracy. It’s all … Continue reading →

On June 29th at 2pm the Hawaiʻi Commission To Improve Standards Of Conduct (CISC) is scheduled to discuss recommendations on campaign finance reform. Will you join me in sending an email to StandardsofConduct@capitol.hawaii.gov in support of the below 5 recommendations? … Continue reading →