Tag Archives: Hooser

A Way Forward – Bill 2491

Posted on October 13, 2013 by garyhooser

The kabuki unfolding in the Council Chambers has crossed over to the absurd.   We blast the State for its dereliction of duty, all the while pointing to them as our savior.  We bang on the State for their incompetence and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

At the end of the night, it was a very good day.

Posted on September 28, 2013 by garyhooser

Last night, after an exhausting 12 hour meeting, the Kauai County Council Committee on Economic Development, Agriculture and Sustainability voted 4 to 1 to amend and to pass out of committee Bill 2491. The full Council will now consider and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Next Steps For Bill 2491 – September 9 Committee Meeting

Posted on September 2, 2013 by garyhooser

On the morning of Monday September 9, the Kauai County Council’s Committee on Economic Development (agriculture and sustainability) and Intergovernmental Affairs will conduct its next review and discussion of Bill 2491. The meeting will likely start at approximately 8:30am or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Short History Of Yesterday – Bill 2491 Relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms

Posted on August 6, 2013 by garyhooser

SB2491 has been deferred until September 9th when a meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the Kauai County Council will hold its second hearing.  This is confirmed and will not change.  The exact time and location will be announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 32 Comments

The Truth About Bill 2491 Relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms

Posted on July 20, 2013 by garyhooser

As the author of Bill 2491 relating to Pesticides and Genetically Modified Organisms, I feel compelled to address the tremendous amount of misinformation being generated in the community as to its impacts and effects on our island community. To be … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

PLDC – Bad Process, Bad Policy, Bad Politics

Posted on February 8, 2013 by garyhooser

Testimony in Strong Support of a complete and full repeal of the PLDC RE:  Applies to all items on the 9am agenda I’m supporting HB 1133 and HB 589 as the two bills that would repeal the PLDC. I’m also opposing … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Million Little Fists – January 16, 9:30am Hawaii State Capitol

Posted on January 6, 2013 by garyhooser

Facebook message conversation with a friend a few months ago: 10:18am Friend I am pissed with the current state of our government. 11:59am Gary Hooser Then…what you gonna do about it? 1:53pm Friend Wave my little fist. 5:11pm Gary Hooser … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments