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Wondering what to get me for Christmas? ;)

Posted on December 15, 2015 by garyhooser

It is that time of year and if you are spending your nights tossing and turning wondering what to get me for Christmas, here is a hint 😉 Join HAPA and offer whatever donation you are able to – anything … Continue reading →

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The Hooser Blog: Thankful For The Heroes

Posted on November 26, 2015 by garyhooser

Yes, I am the luckiest man on the planet.  To live on Kauai surrounded by the natural beauty, to have a loving and growing family, to have my health, to be able to do the work that I do and … Continue reading →

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The Hooser Blog: Personal reflections, council updates, re-election campaign – and matters concerning angst, fear and the nature of our humanity

Posted on November 19, 2015 by garyhooser

In a group discussion recently, questions and concerns were raised about the pitfalls of “trying to do too much”. Honestly, I had a difficult time grasping the concept.  I see life as being far too short and the challenges of … Continue reading →

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Important Property Tax proposal on November 4 Kauai Council Agenda

Posted on October 31, 2015 by garyhooser

Important Property Tax proposal on November 4 Kauai Council Agenda I have introduced the following measure and need your help today in spreading the word to home owners and renters through-out Kauai County. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2606) – A BILL FOR … Continue reading →

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An almost complete history of Bill No. 2491, its path through the Kauai County Council legislative process – Regulating Pesticide Use and GMO Disclosure. Includes a collection of video and media source documents.

Posted on October 24, 2015 by garyhooser

An almost complete history of Bill No. 2491, its path through the Kauai County Council legislative process – Regulating Pesticide Use and GMO Disclosure.  Includes a collection of video and media source documents. Prepared by Councilmember Gary L. Hooser 06/26/2013 C … Continue reading →

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#youcan’tmakethisstuffup – The Kauai County Council passes new rules prohibiting Councilmembers from asking testifiers questions of substance.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by garyhooser

Yes, that’s right, in a 4 to 2 vote (CM Chock was absent), a majority of the Kauai County Council changed its own internal rules to prevent any Councilmember from asking questions of the public when they testify.  If Chair … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat? The Good Neighbor Program – A Masquerade Of Disclosure

Posted on October 9, 2015 by garyhooser

Read through to the end please.  You will see that disclosure is not really disclosure and the label is not really the law because these companies disclose only a fraction of what they use and change the label without telling … Continue reading →

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The next step in a long march. Your help is needed today

Posted on September 29, 2015 by garyhooser

Aloha This past two years, Hawaii has experienced the birth of an intensely passionate grass roots movement for change. This movement has brought together people from all islands representing many different groups and issues but each sharing at its core … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Lost – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Posted on September 15, 2015 by garyhooser

To be clear this is even worse than I originally thought. Instead of a meeting of national leaders in Hawaii that promotes at the minimum balance and perhaps in our dreams even forward thinking – we get same-ole, same-ole.  We get … Continue reading →

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Bad Taste, Bad Judgment – Bad Policy

Posted on September 9, 2015 by garyhooser

Big Ag meeting scheduled for Kona – Bad Taste, Bad Judgment – Bad Policy The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is holding their 2015 Annual Meeting beginning this Sunday, September 13, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The meeting is hosted … Continue reading →

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