Tag Archives: Kauai

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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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 →

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Retired Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Joins Top Hawaii and National Attorneys In Support of Bill 2491 –

Posted on October 3, 2013 by garyhooser

“We feel it would be unfortunate if the Council were to allow any well-financed opponent to determine public policy merely by threatening to sue. But if a vote is being based on the belief that the Bill will be struck … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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It was safe until it wasn’t. Powerful Personal Testimony In Support Of Bill 2491 – Must Read

Posted on July 28, 2013 by garyhooser

Actual testimony that was submitted to the Kauai County Council in support of Bill 2491 – published with permission My name is Janine Lynne, I am a resident of Kauai, a small farmer, a mother and a grandmother. I have … Continue reading →

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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 →

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