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On changing the world – starting here, now and with you.

Posted on November 4, 2014 by garyhooser

Aloha, Most of us at some time or another in our life want to change the world. Some of us hang on to that dream and others drop it quickly by the wayside as if its pursuit was frivolous and … Continue reading →

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Campaign Update – 7 days out and the anonymous and negative “hit mail” has arrived

Posted on October 28, 2014 by garyhooser

7 days out from November 4th and the anonymous “hit mail” has arrived. My good friend and fellow member of the Kauai County Council Tim Bynum is the target of multiple negative mailers none of which have a return address … Continue reading →

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How mom votes – On plunking and other such Kauai County Council voting strategies

Posted on October 18, 2014 by garyhooser

The ballots will soon be arriving by mail at homes across the islands, and the General Election will conclude on November 5th. Thus I am compelled to explain the importance of plunking and in general resisting the urge to go … Continue reading →

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Does Kauai have higher than normal/average cardiac birth defects rates?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by garyhooser

In a The Garden Island Sept.16 letter from Dr. Graham Chelius he said “There is not an increased rate of cardiac defects of any kind on the Westside of Kauai.” He then went on to reference the State’s birth defect … Continue reading →

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The Ebb and Flow of Bill 2491 – People, Industry and State Neglect (revised from TGI version)

Posted on September 16, 2014 by garyhooser

While a federal magistrate judge has ruled against Kauai County and ordinance 960, it appears that this issue is far from being over. While no final decision has yet been made, item C 2014-248 on the upcoming Council agenda of … Continue reading →

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I am determined to win, they are determined to beat me.

Posted on August 26, 2014 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, It has been a rocky few weeks and yesterday a federal magistrate ruled against Bill2491/Ordinance960. While it is a disappointing setback, the battle to protect our community will continue with vigor. I am committed to pressing forward via … Continue reading →

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Candidates and Character vs Cads And Cowardice

Posted on August 10, 2014 by garyhooser

I am so proud of my son Dylan Hooser who closed out his campaign last night with grace and dignity before a gathering of friends and family in Lihue. Dylan ran a first class, hard hitting issues based campaign and … Continue reading →

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Industrial food complex hastening climate change

Posted on July 3, 2014 by garyhooser

In Hawaii, the debate over the safety of GMO products often centers around eating the food or being exposed to chemicals used in its production. Both are important, even urgent, concerns. But there is another that may be just as … Continue reading →

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2014 Kauai Council Elections – My Reelection Bid

Posted on June 28, 2014 by garyhooser

Aloha, Serving the people of Kauai as a member of the Kauai County Council is an honor and a privilege for which I am grateful. Yes, I would like to be reelected and will be campaigning hard to make that … Continue reading →

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Be The Change – Defend Kauai And All Hawaii

Posted on June 11, 2014 by garyhooser

I am writing you today as President of the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA), with an urgent request for your financial support of the “Campaign to Defend Hawaii’s Future”. HAPA is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to action and … Continue reading →

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