Tag Archives: Hawaii

PLDC creation was a slap in the face of the public and state Constitution

Posted on November 25, 2012 by garyhooser

The Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) was created by the legislature in a manner that at best was unprincipled and at worst corrupt and illegal. Those responsible owe the people of our state, first an apology, and then a complete … Continue reading →

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On plunking, block voting and other such Kauai County Council voting strategies

Posted on October 14, 2012 by garyhooser

The absentee ballots have been mailed, walk in voting starts on October 23 and emails and blog postings are already promoting strategies and suggestions on how to get your favorite Kauai County Council candidates elected. I am compelled to explain … Continue reading →

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Birth Of The Public Land Development Corporation – A travesty of the legislative process

Posted on October 6, 2012 by garyhooser

Many have asked how come none of the regular environmental and public interest watch-dog groups sounded the alarm earlier? How did such a law get passed? Among other things, Act 55 creates the Public Land Development Corporation (PLDC) and gives … Continue reading →

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Hooser – Remarks On The Public Land Development Corporation

Posted on October 1, 2012 by garyhooser

On Wednesday September 26 members of the public (including myself) gave the Kauai County Council a standing ovation for their unanimous passage of a Resolution supporting the repeal of Act 55 and an end to the Public Land Development Corporation … Continue reading →

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Campaign For Kauai Council – Launched! Please join us.

Posted on June 24, 2012 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, As you may have seen in recent media coverage, I’ve decided to seek election to the Kauai County Council. Serving as the State Director of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC) is both a worthy endeavor and an honor, but … Continue reading →

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‘Red tape’ is a red herring when it comes to protecting our environment

Posted on January 22, 2012 by garyhooser

Judging from a variety of not so very subtle signals coming out of the legislature, the 2012 legislative session will feature a full frontal assault on environmental protections. Framed under the banner of eliminating “regulatory barriers” in order to stimulate … Continue reading →

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On Obama’s Speech in Kansas – ” I really want to believe that he loves me, but he is losing me”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by garyhooser

As written by my good friend Shannon Rudolph and posted on my FB page December 6 in response to the speech given by President Obama in Kansas. Shannon’s words echo those of many in the progressive community. They want to … Continue reading →

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Campaign – turn of events

Posted on November 4, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, After months of work organizing, rebuilding the basic campaign infrastructure and reaching out around the State, it has become clear to me–and to those helping manage the Hooser For Hawaii exploratory effort– that my campaign for the 2nd … Continue reading →

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“Hooser For Hawaii” filed with Federal Elections Commission

Posted on October 14, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Mahalo to all who have extended their positive encouragement and generous contributions to the “Friends of Gary Hooser” campaign committee. Because of your faith and confidence, I am moving ahead with the next step and have filed with … Continue reading →

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Next Steps – A Statewide Exploratory Committee

Posted on August 31, 2011 by garyhooser

Aloha Friends, Mahalo to all for the tremendous support and encouragement you have offered over the past two weeks. Your contributions have taken us very close to achieving our first tier goal! The next step is the formation of a … Continue reading →

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