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In politics, audacity is not a characteristic that many politicians are known for, especially during an election year.  The award for the most audacious politician in Hawaii for the year 2018, certainly must go to Kauai Councilmember Ross Kagawa.

Councilmember Kagawa, who is scheduled to be “termed out” in the year 2020, introduced a Charter Amendment Resolution that if approved by Kauai voters on November 6th, will repeal Kauai Council term limits, effective in 2020.

What makes this move to remove term limits especially bold and over-the-top audacious is the fact that voters overwhelmingly approved putting term limits in place in 2006 with voting 13,226 in favor and 6,139 in opposition.  For a politician to propose something so antithetical to the will of the voters, during an election year, that will potentially directly and personally benefit that politician certainly raises the audacity bar for all.

Kauai Councilmembers are currently limited to serving 4 consecutive 2 year terms (8 consecutive years), and then must sit out at least one term prior to running for election to the Council again.  If passed by the voters, the “Kagawa Amendment” will repeal this provision and allow councilmembers to serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms.

The “Kagawa Amendment” was passed by a 5 to 2 vote in the Council and is truly a testament to the power and influence, and the contumelious nature of the Councilmember.

We will know within the next 48 hours whether his impudence will be rewarded by the voters, or not.  Those who support keeping term limits in place will vote NO.  Those who favor allowing Councilmembers to serve life-time terms, will vote YES.

Here is a short video of both Councilmember Kagawa’s statements in support of the amendment, and Councilmember Yukimura’s statements in opposition.  Please share with your friends on Facebook!

Aloha,

Like you, I care deeply about the problems and challenges facing us here in Hawaii, my home and the birthplace of my children and grandchildren.

There are many pathways to effect change but the lens of advocacy through which I view the world, is one of policy and politics.

The tools/strategies and tactics available are primarily:

1. Legislative – changing the law
2. Electoral – changing the people who can change the law
3. Judicial – challenge the law, the lack of law, or enforcement of the law in court
4. Grassroots – challenge the system, challenge the lawmakers

Legislative

The 2019 legislative session represents an opportunity to build on the momentum of recent successes in both the 2018 legislative session and more importantly the 2018 elections and related hard fought campaigns.

The 2019 legislative agenda will no doubt include as a top priority a demand to increase the minimum wage to that of a $17 per hour living wage.  2019 will also be the year that increased dedicated funding for public education will finally be passed.  How could this not happen now especially after the collapse of the Con Am effort?  Expanded public funding of elections, automatic voter registration, and other election reforms are also in order.  Protecting reefs and coastal waters from continuous contamination from cesspool and septic system leaching, as well as the legalization of cannabisfor use by responsible adults will be on the “must pass” in 2019 list.

Electoral

Many of you have asked, so here are my election choices (from Governor through Mayor, Council, OHA and Charter/Constitutional amendments) from a Kauai Ballot perspective.  I am especially hopeful that Felicia Cowden, Adam Roversi and Mason Chock will be elected to the Kauai County Council.

I am hoping my friends on Maui understand that EVERY MAUI RESIDENT CAN VOTE FOR EVERY MAUI COUNCIL SEAT.  

Like the OHA races, it is a bit confusing as people who live in Kihei for example sometimes don’t realize they can (and should) vote for all council seats in all districts.  For example, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, who is a fabulous candidate running for the Molokai seat, will serve both her home community of Molokai and all of Maui county as well.  I encourage all my friends and associates on Maui, regardless of where you live to read up on Keani and consider giving her one of your votes!

The other Maui Ohana Candidates also have my personal support and represent a solid community based cross section of experience and perspectives.

If you are still undecided as to the Con Con, please consider reading: “Why I am voting No on Con Con…”

And just for fun, take a moment to read and share with friends:
“Indulge for a moment, my rant on voting…”

Judicial

Nationally and locally there are both public interest law firms and “plaintiff’s law firms” gearing up to pursue the chemical companies, the State of Hawaii and the various Counties for failing to protect students, children, and the general public from the now very well publicized negative impacts of RoundUp and other dangerous chemicals.  A defense focused on plausible deniability might have worked 5 or 10 years ago but the mounting evidence, related court cases, and the ubiquitous publicity has effectively taken the “I didn’t know” defense off the table.  The historical and well documented cavalier attitude by local government toward the use of these chemicals will no doubt come back to haunt those who continue to keep their heads in the sand on this important public health issue.

Grassroots

At the grassroots level we continue to build and expand our networks.  On each and every island there are increasing numbers of informed advocates, who not only understand the process and the issues but are motivated and engaged.  On January 16th (hold the date) opening day at the legislature, many will be gathering at the Capitol to express their thoughts, feeling, concerns and priorities.  No doubt, a fair number of teachers will also be present this day.

Summary – Next Steps

My role and that of Pono Hawaii Initiative (PHI) is one of support, education, and communication.  Working together with the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) and many others our mission is to facilitate, support, and help catalyze the change that is so badly needed.  My job is to push, and to lead, and to find others who will also push and lead.

To continue doing this work, requires the help and contributions from many, and it requires fundraising – constant fundraising.  At this moment we are investing in building the mother of all constituent contact systems (MOACCS).  This will GREATLY enhance our ability to network and communicate with advocates from all islands.  You can read more about it here “Doubling Down and Next Steps To Win”.

Fundraising – a soft ask for a hard need

To complete the design and build of the MOACCS system, and to continue funding our basic day to day costs (which are minimal) we still must raise an additional $8,765 by November 1st.  So many have already given, and it is my goal today to reach NEW people who have not given in the past (or at least not recently).  $100 contributed by 90 people by November 1st, would alleviate the stress and allow us to move forward and maintain momentum.

Please know that I would not be asking if the funds were not urgently needed for us to continue the work.  The nature of fundraising (for me anyway), is to wait until the last minute (hoping that no ask will be needed)…but in the end…asking is always required…and one would think I would have learned this by now.  So please, if you support the work we are doing and would like us to continue strong through the end of this year and into the 2019 legislative session – a donation of $100 or any amount by November 1st would be tremendously helpful.

Contributions may be made online or mailed to:

Pono Hawaii Initiative (PHI)
P.O. Box 871
Honolulu, HI 96808

Pono Hawai’i Initiative is a 501c(4) entity and is required to clearly disclose to donors and potential donors that contributions are *NOT* deductible as charitable contributions.  Contributions or gifts to Pono Hawai’i Initiative are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes.

Mahalo to all for your concern and interest in helping to move Hawaii forward on so many important levels.  As always, never hesitate to contact me directly should you have ideas, suggestions, or concerns you would like to share.

Yours truly,
Gary Hooser

Four years ago the elected leadership of Maui County, betrayed the people of Maui. Betrayal is a strong word, but after much reflection I do not hesitate to use it. Many thanks to the Maui Independent for the excellent article (see link at bottom) reminding me of this important piece of history.

I am speaking of course about the “Maui Miracle”, and the shameful actions and inactions of the Maui government that followed.

The people of Maui, led by the grassroots citizenry, for the first time ever in the history of Maui County gathered the signatures required, placed on the ballot and voted in support of a moratorium on the growing of genetically modified crops until adequate studies were done proving their safety.

The elected leaders on Maui failed the Maui citizenry not in some esoteric, vague, or simply perceived manner – but directly and completely failed them by refusing to legally defend the will of the people in court.

The people of Maui followed the law, they worked hard, followed the rules and against all odds won with over 50% of the votes.  And then a majority of their elected councilmembers and their Mayor, deserted them and climbed into bed instead with Monsanto and the GMO chemical companies.

This information presented now, especially in light of all that has come forth in the past 4 years with regards to the clear and present harms of glyphosate, chlorpyrifos, and a host of other pesticides used heavily on the GMO crops – makes the betrayal of Maui’s people by their Maui County government even more egregious.

Very recently in the Dwayne Johnson RoundUp trial the jury found that Monsanto “acted with malice or oppression” which is a mild and somewhat sterile expression for the kind of corporate thuggery that the chemical companies exercise in Hawaii and around the globe.

The government enablers of Monsanto’s behavior on Maui and throughout Hawaii need to be held accountable. The passage of four years does not absolve them of responsibility for the treachery dealt to democracy and the citizens of Maui County, specifically.

To my friends on Maui, stay strong and vote those who betrayed you out of office.  On November 6th, my hope is for a second Maui miracle.  If you show up, and if you make sure your friends, neighbors, and family members show up – you can make this happen.

In solidarity,

Gary Hooser

#theywillruetheday

IMPORTANT: Please click on the below link, read and share this piece widely, encouraging others to do the same – especially to your friends on Maui.

https://mauiindependent.org/bhttps://mauiindependent.org/betrayers-of-maui-democracy-ask-voters-to-re-elect-them-this-november/

The Con Am as we now know it, was born on January 24, 2018 as SB2922 with the primary introducer being Senator Michelle Kidani, Vice President of the Senate and Chair of the Senate Education Committee.  

After months of intense and divisive community debate, on October 18 the Con Am’s short but turbulent life was ended via a declaration by the Hawaii Supreme Court stating the measure was invalid.  According to the court, the proposal did not comply with legal requirements that ‘the language and meaning of the ballot question be clear and not misleading.

While the Con Am is now dead, it may be useful to review at least briefly, the twisted and somewhat unusual path of its legislative history.

Numerous Bills relating to the issue were introduced in the House and in the Senate during 2017 and in 2018, but it was SB2922 that for whatever reason was selected to be the vehicle for this well intended but ill fated public policy measure. 

For purposes of this narrative, the only language quoted will be the final key statements as to what would eventually be printed on the ballot.

The original SB2922 stated:

The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:

“Shall the legislature fund a quality public education for all of Hawaii’s children, including the retention of teachers, public preschools, lower class sizes, special education programming, career and technical education, art, music, Hawaiian studies, Hawaiian language instruction, and afterschool programs, by establishing a surcharge on visitor accommodations and residential investment property valued at one million dollars or greater, excluding a homeowner’s primary residence, as provided by law?”

Originally referred to the Senate Committees EDU/ETT/JDC, WAM (Education/Economic Development/Tourism and High Technology/Judiciary, Ways and Means) – SB2922 was then “re-referred” to just EDU, JDC meaning only two committees in the Senate would review and potentially amend and/or vote on the issue.  WAM as the all powerful “money committee” which normally reviews all Bills having potential budget impacts was for some reason removed, as was ETT.  Re-referral decisions are made by “leadership” and ultimately the Senate President signs off in agreement.

The Senate Education Committee on February 5th conducted the one and only public hearing that was to be held in the Senate and passed out SB2922 “as is”.

On February 23, the Judiciary Committee (JDC) chaired by Senator Brian Taniguchi held a “Public Decision Making” meeting that does not permit public testimony to occur at the meeting (though the public is notified and written testimony is accepted). This is standard procedure in Senate “A bracket” committees and permitted within the Senate rules.  JDC then passed out SB2922SD1, that amended the original Bill in numerous ways including changing the language suggested to be printed on the ballot to:

SB2922SD1 – SECTION 4.  The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:

“Shall the legislature be authorized to establish a surcharge on visitor accommodations and on residential investment property, excluding a home that qualifies for a homeowner’s exemption, valued at one million dollars or more to fund public education for Hawaii’s children, as provided by law?”

The full Senate then passed SB2922SD1 with only Senator Gil Riviere voting NO.

On March 6, SB2922SD1 was transmitted to the House of Representatives where on March 8 it was referred only to the House Finance (FIN) committee, chaired by Representative Sylvia Luke.

The measure sat without any activity in FIN for approximately 3 weeks and then on April 2 was “re-referred” (by House leadership) to the House Education (EDN) committee, chaired by Representative Justin Woodson who promptly scheduled a public hearing on the measure with 48 hours notice, for April 4.

The House EDN committee then passed out a further amended version SB2922HD1 that stated in SECTION 4: 

The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:

“Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?”

This is the language that ultimately was placed on the ballot, and ruled invalid by the Hawaii Supreme Court. And it begs the question as to how the Chair of Education came about to amend the measure in such a manner?  These types of decisions do not happen by accident and do not occur in a vacuum.

Was the language change suggested to him by House Leadership?  Did the House staff attorneys make the suggestion? Nowhere in the written public testimony is there overt reference to the need to make such changes, and nothing in the committee report provides any hint as to the impetus for the move.  Normally the “subject matter chair” deals only with issues pertaining to the core subject matter, in this case that would be the measures impact on education. The legal language and other constitutional matters would be left to review of JUD, and in this case of course that vital part of the process was missing.

After the House EDN committee action, the House of Representatives voted unanimously in support.  Interesting, even all Republicans in the House while acknowledging “reservations”, ultimately were counted as YES votes.

The next step in the process would normally be “Conference Committee” and a process of further review by House and Senate Conferee’s, and potentially further amendments.  But in this case, on April 18th the Senate discharged its Conferees and simply agreed to the “House version” (that contained the final language that ultimately was used on the ballot and then found invalid by the Hawaii Supreme Court).

While SB2922HD1 was “enrolled to the governor” on May 3, the Governor does not have the power to veto these types of proposals and apparently simply receives them.  For normal Bills the process would be for the AG to review and make recommendations to the Governor if there were concerns that might warrant a veto.  In this case, the Hawaii State Constitution states in Section 4: “No proposal for amendment of the constitution adopted in either manner provided by this article shall be subject to veto by the governor.”

Upon reviewing the legislative history there are numerous actions and inactions that stand out as unusual.  Bear in mind that we are discussing a fundamental change in the Hawaii Constitution.

1)  Only two public hearings were held during the entire process, one in the Senate with 3 days notice and another in the House with 2 days notice.  

2)  Only three committee’s were involved, Education and Judiciary in the Senate & only Education in the House.

3)  Neither the Senate Ways and Means Committee, nor the House Finance Committee reviewed or voted on the measure.  It should be noted that both money committees normally review all legislation that will have a potential budget impact.  This is especially true in the House of Representatives where the House Finance Committee has a history of being used as a “back stop” to review and filter/amend/block any and all legislation regardless of budget implications.  One could argue I suppose that there would be no immediate budget impact and so a “money committee” review was not needed.  Still yet, given past practice and the huge significance of this measure, bypassing both WAM and FIN seems out of character.

4) The House Judiciary Committee (JUD) chaired by Representative Scott Nishimoto did not review or vote on this measure.  

• This is probably the most significant factor which violates both past practice and best practice.  Why the House Judiciary Committee (JUD) whose subject matter purview is core to the proposal of a constitutional amendment chose not to review this matter is significant.
• Why House leadership or why the EDU Committee did not insist on review by House JUD, is also difficult to fathom.
• Perhaps there was an “informal review” by the Chair and/or legal staff that gave House leadership and the JUD chair a level of comfort that they felt holding a hearing unnecessary?  
• Or perhaps the JUD Chair did not support nor want to hear the Bill, and in that case House Leadership kept his committee off the referral list? It is inconceivable that the discussion over whether or not to refer the measure to JUD, did not occur.

5) Except for Senator Gil Riviere, no other member of the House or Senate voted in opposition to the proposal.

6) Nowhere in the public record of testimony does there seem to be any input from the Attorney Generals (AG) office. The caveat to this is that searching the public testimony files can be an imperfect exercise and it is possible that the AG did in fact consult with members of the legislature on this measure, however if so that is not readily apparent. It is also not clear whether any legislator actually requested an AG opinion.

7) The governor is ostensibly absolved of responsibility for the language, as per our constitution, he does not have the legal authority to veto proposed constitutional amendments.

At this point, I do not believe climbing aboard the “blame game train” is a productive exercise.  You can be sure there is plenty of this going on right now in the back rooms at the Capitol as both key staff, committee chairs and House/Senate leadership scramble to accomplish the essential survival tool code-named CYA.

Suffice it to say that it was everyones (ie the majority) fault in both the House and the Senate.  The House approved a referral process that failed to include its own Judiciary Committee and allowed and accepted key changes to the ballot question language proposed by the House Education Committee.  And the Senate, then acquiesced to those same House changes by failing to engage the Conference Committee process.

For context, this all occurred in an election year and involved an issue supported by one of the strongest constituent groups in the State.  The pressure from teachers, parents and community supporters was intense and I am sure many in the legislature simply felt, “they had to pass something”.

It is fascinating to review the history and speculate on why certain decisions were made along the way.  But clearly what is more useful and essential at the moment, is for leadership at all levels, legislative, community and business, to unite behind the common goal of increased funding for public education.  Our teachers, students, families…and our communities future deserve that much.

Note: I encourage all to review the source information contained at http://capitol.hawaii.gov Simply type into the search box SB2922. All the information is there.

First published in Civil Beat on October 24th, 2018

Voting is such a boring topic so I figure a rant is in order.

People that already vote, will yawn and say “been there done that…move along…I’ve done my part and now I can get back to working in the yard.”  

People who don’t vote will likely have already skipped this column after reading the first sentence, saying to themselves with a double yawn…”why bother…nothing changes…and I am far too busy complaining about all the stuff that is wrong in our town…plus I have yard work to do”.

Pardon my obsession with the yard work, but that also has been at the top of my list lately (to be clear not willingly).

To both the voter and the nonvoter, I say a pox on you both.  Frankly I am sick and tired of the excuses from both sides.  Hawaii has the worst voting turnout in all of America and it is your fault.  It is more than just embarrassing and it should be criminal.  Not voting and not making sure others vote, is like walking away from the helm of a ship full of people that is heading for the rocks.

Abdication of your responsibility as a citizen is not something to be taken lightly.  If you neglect your job, you can be fired and if you neglect your children, you can go to jail.

But you can neglect your community and get away with it.  Many of you don’t even feel guilty about it.  Shame on you.  Our entire community for generations to come, pays the cost of your neglect and you go about your business oblivious to the harm you are causing.

I am betting that most in the community do not realize that whether you voted or not in the last election is public information.  Yes, I can simply look up your name on a data base of voters that is public information and see whether or not you voted.  The information available will not say who you voted for, nor what political party you belong to, but it will indicate whether you voted or failed to vote.

Maybe that information should be public, as in posted online or in the local newspaper?  Does anyone think that public shaming would increase voter turnout?

As you can tell by now, I am mad as hell and am not going to take it anymore.

To those few who are still reading today’s rant on voting, thank you!  We can only manage our community problems and steer our community forward to a positive place, if we all take responsibility for the decisions and decision makers.  In desperate situations, sometimes a rant is in order.

I ask that you stick with me for a few more paragraphs, please.

To those who now vote, thank you for doing so but simply filling out the ballot is not enough. 

Do I need to say it again?  Filling out the dang ballot is not enough and you must do more.  You need to take your civic duties to the next level and talk to your friends, family and neighbors; ask, insist, beg them to vote.  Then ask them again to make sure they voted.  Then drop the hint that whether or not they voted is public information and you will find out (possibly the whole world will find out), whether or not they are lying to you.

To those that do not vote, and perhaps have never voted…I will take a kinder gentler approach and appeal to your higher angels.  Please, we need you to participate.  And your vote, truly does matter.  In the recent Primary Election there were candidates who won or lost by literally a handful of votes.  Your vote, the vote cast by those who have never voted in the past, is in many respects the most important vote as it reflects the future.  New voters are often the youth, and God knows we need the spirit, guidance, and vision of the youth today. 

Finally…to the 5 nonvoters who may still be reading, don’t believe the office of elections when they tell you “The deadline for voter registration is (blank) day.”  

I know it is hard to believe that while I tell you with one breath how it is important to vote, in the next breath I tell you that the Office of Elections does not have its act together.  But it is true.  While they WANT you to register to vote early, there is no requirement to do so, and you can register to vote on the same day that you actually do vote.

Thank you all who have gotten this far, for letting me get this off my chest.

Now, go vote, and bring a friend and neighbor with you.  Please.

First published in The Garden Island Newspaper – October 17th, 2018

In response to several requests that have come via text, email and FaceBook, I have summarized below how I intend to vote on the various items contained on the General Election Ballot.  Though this is a Kauai specific list…several of the items are also applicable to ballots statewide.

I present my thoughts here with some hesitancy as I do not want to appear to tell others how to vote, and on some issues and people my thoughts and ultimate vote, also rely on the opinions of others whom I respect – I speak here specifically of the votes for OHA.  Like many non Hawaiian voters, I feel somewhat disinclined and unqualified to weigh in and vote on these choices however my friends in the Hawaiian community believe it is important that I do so.

In addition, when suggesting candidates that I am supporting, there is implied opposition to the “other candidates”.  As much as people say “it’s not personal”, I know from experience as a candidate that in fact it is taken as personal and thus breeds hostility…the repercussions of which sometimes reverberate into the future.  

But oh well…the alternative of being silent creates within me even more angst than the concern over what others might think and the offense they and their friends and family might take.  Remaining silent of course would also be abdicating my responsibility as someone who aspires to leadership in our community.

So here goes – I will start with the easy ones:

Governor and Lieutenant Governor: David Ige and Josh Green

U.S. Senator: Mazie Hirono

U.S. Representative: Tulsi Gabbard

Kauai Mayor: Unknown and possibly blank

Kauai County Council:

1. Mason Chock
2. Felicia Cowden
3. Adam Roversi
4. Luke Evslin

Read here why these 4 are my top choices.

https://garyhooser.blog/2018/10/03/four-excellent-choices-for-kauai-county-council/

5) Norma Doctor Sparks – I have decided that Norma Doctor Sparks will be my fifth vote for the Council.  She has by far the most experience with regards to managing large government budgets, and she has demonstrated through her actions and outreach that she cares about and will be responsible to the concerns of all Kauai residents.  My vote for Norma Doctor Sparks is an insurance vote intended to support the end result that at least 4 new independent and community based voices are elected to the Council. Plus – we need more women serving on the council!

Though Kauai voters are allowed “up to 7 votes”, in an effort to maximize the impact, my personal votes will be limited to these 5.  You can read more about this strategy of “block voting and plunking” here:

https://garyhooser.blog/2014/10/18/on-plunking-block-voting-slates-and-other-such-kauai-county-council-voting-strategies/

Moving to the questions regarding questions pertaining to amending the State Constitution:

I am voting NO on all Constitutional and Charter amendment questions.

I am voting NO on the question: “Shall there be a convention to propose a revision of or amendments to the Constitution?”

Read the basis of my No vote here: 

https://garyhooser.blog/2018/09/20/why-im-voting-no-on-con-con/

On the questions pertaining to amending the County of Kauai Charter:

Relating to the Public Defender — Question 1 – I am voting NO  – Shall the charter be amended by repealing Article IX, Public Defender, as this function is already provided by the State?

Relating to the Electric Power Authority – Question 2 – I am voting NO – Shall the Charter be amended to repeal Article XXX, which empowers the Council to create an electric power authority by ordinance?

Relating to the Zoning Board of Appeals — Question 3- I am voting NO – Shall Article XIV, Planning Department, sections 14.01, 14.03, 14.12, 14.13, and 14.14 be amended by removing all references to the zoning board of appeals? NOTE: My No vote is based on my lack of understanding as to whether or not this diminishes the rights of those who would want to make an appeal.  I understand the Planning Department wants this change, but I am not clear whether the replacement is adequate.

While some make a strong argument that the three amendments above are not needed.  I see no harm in “keeping them on the books” in case they might be needed in the future.

Relating to the Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund — Question 4 – I am voting NO – Shall Article XIX, Financial Procedures, Section 19.15 © be amended to permit the Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Fund to include improvements? NOTE: I prefer these funds be used primarily to acquire new properties and am concerned that they will be used up by “improvements” which could drift into the realm of regular maintenance.  These funds should be used to purchase long term assets (property) and not as operational funds.

Relating to the Salary Commission — Question 5 – I am voting NO – Shall Article XXIX, Salary Commission, Sections 29.01 and 29.03 be amended to give the salary commission authority to establish the maximum salaries of all elected and appointed officials, and to add the director of human resources and the director of finance as ex-officio members of the commission? NOTE: If passed this will result in higher salaries for councilmembers, the mayor and top administrative heads – without the Council being involved which means they escape political consequences.

Relating to term limits for the office of Councilmember — Question 6 – I am voting NO- Shall the term limit of office for Councilmember be removed?  NOTE: This was put on the ballot primary to benefit Councilmember Kagawa whose term expires in 2020.  The people overwhelming support limiting the terms of councilmembers, if passed this allows unlimited terms.

You can read more about the basis for my decisions on the Charter Amendments, and about who NOT to vote for for the Kauai County Council here:

https://garyhooser.blog/2018/10/02/candidates-that-dont-show-up-dont-deserve-your-vote/

For the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) – Every voter in the State votes for every District race.  Here are the suggestions:

Maui: Ke’eaumoku Kapu

Oahu: Esther Kia’aina

At Large (vote for up to 3):

Lei Ahu Isa

William Aila

Brendon Lee