Tag Archives: Hawaii

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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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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Dylan Hooser Enters Race For State House Seat

Posted on April 18, 2014 by garyhooser

In case you have not heard, my son Dylan has entered the race for election to the Hawaii State House District 15 (Wailua Homesteads, Hanamaulu, Lihue, Puhi and Omao). Needless to say, I am proud of my son and of … Continue reading →

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On Preemption: Carrying The Water For Monsanto In Hawaii – An Open Letter To State Legislators

Posted on January 20, 2014 by garyhooser

Dear Legislator, I know how busy you are and that you are dealing with a myriad of issues important to the State of Hawaii, so I will cut to the chase. Taking away County authority to regulate agriculture and/or pesticides … Continue reading →

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The Often Not Very Pretty Process Of Lawmaking

Posted on December 23, 2013 by garyhooser

The passage of Bill 2491 into law requiring the largest chemical companies in the world to disclose their pesticide use and prohibiting the use of these chemicals near Kauai schools, hospitals and homes or face criminal penalties – is a … Continue reading →

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The Days Of Looking The Other Way…Are Over

Posted on December 14, 2013 by garyhooser

Sunday December 15 at noon in Haleiwa – please be there and march with us.  If you live on Oahu especially, please make the time to join us and send a message loud and clear that the days of business … Continue reading →

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With Aloha Comes Kuleana – Bill 2491 Will Withstand Legal Challenge

Posted on November 6, 2013 by garyhooser

With aloha comes kuleana.  Many in our County believe their aloha, their health, their natural environment and their families are being threatened by the toxic pesticides used on our island by the large agrochemical corporations.  Residents of our community are … Continue reading →

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Email To Mayor – Legal Review Written To Oppose

Posted on November 3, 2013 by garyhooser

I am a Kauai resident and a voter. I, like so many Kauai residents, was sorely disappointed in you for vetoing Bill 2491. As a retired attorney who spent his entire career as a staff attorney, Regional Attorney and Regional … Continue reading →

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The 3 most frequent questions about Bill 2491

Posted on October 20, 2013 by garyhooser

#1 Question: The Council voted 6 to 1 in support, can the Mayor still veto Bill 2491? Answer: To be clear, the Mayor has the authority to veto regardless of how many votes the Council members cast in support.  The … Continue reading →

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