Tag Archives: Kauai County Council

They Truly Are Poisoning Paradise

Posted on December 30, 2015 by garyhooser

Our community cannot rely on “good neighbors” to protect our health and environment. Government intervention is needed now. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently its intent to ban chlorpyrifos, a Restricted Use Pesticide, stating that it “ … could … Continue reading →

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The Hooser Blog: Personal reflections, council updates, re-election campaign – and matters concerning angst, fear and the nature of our humanity

Posted on November 19, 2015 by garyhooser

In a group discussion recently, questions and concerns were raised about the pitfalls of “trying to do too much”. Honestly, I had a difficult time grasping the concept.  I see life as being far too short and the challenges of … Continue reading →

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Important Property Tax proposal on November 4 Kauai Council Agenda

Posted on October 31, 2015 by garyhooser

Important Property Tax proposal on November 4 Kauai Council Agenda I have introduced the following measure and need your help today in spreading the word to home owners and renters through-out Kauai County. Proposed Draft Bill (No. 2606) – A BILL FOR … Continue reading →

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#youcan’tmakethisstuffup – The Kauai County Council passes new rules prohibiting Councilmembers from asking testifiers questions of substance.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by garyhooser

Yes, that’s right, in a 4 to 2 vote (CM Chock was absent), a majority of the Kauai County Council changed its own internal rules to prevent any Councilmember from asking questions of the public when they testify.  If Chair … Continue reading →

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Where There Is Smoke –

Posted on January 17, 2015 by garyhooser

The glimmering coals of a campfire in the mountains, barbequing shrimp and ribs (with cold beer in hand) in the front yard with family and friends and ringing in the new year in front of a roaring bonfire on the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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