Indulge for a moment, a rant on the topic of voting
People that already vote, will yawn and say “been there done that … move along … I’ve done my part and now I can get back to working in the yard.”
A Constitutional Convention? If in doubt, vote no
Two questions: What is a Con Con? Why should you care?
Candidates that don’t show up, don’t deserve your vote.
In approximately two weeks, the first round of absentee ballots will be mailed out for the general election.
Four excellent choices for Kauai County Council
I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting a KKCR “Out Of The Box” radio show that featured a discussion among four candidates for Kauai County Council. I was genuinely impressed by each and every one of these individuals and found myself at the end of the show, hoping that each will be elected on Nov. 6.
Whacking the mole, starving the beast and punishing our schools
While the adults who are not in the room play “whack the mole” and “starve the beast’, those adults who are in the room (teachers) and the young people whose future is at stake (students), pay the price.
Coco Palms – Time for a new paradigm
Since that fateful day of Sept. 11, 1992 when Hurricane Iniki blew across our island, the historic and venerable Coco Palms Hotel has sat derelict as a constant reminder. We are reminded daily of that powerful storm, of the numerous broken promises made by various developers and owners since then, and of the impotence of our local government to do anything about it.
Charter Amendment questions on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Taking ownership of your government, means understanding the items upon which you are called upon to vote on.
Political, Judicial, Legislative = #winning
This was a good week for the grassroots on the political front. Actually it has been a phenomenal year on many levels for the grassroots citizenry working hard to protect health and environment, and to expand and improve citizen based democracy.
Conservatives, Liberals and Progressives: What’s the difference?
What does it mean to be a “progressive” anyway? What’s the difference between a liberal and a progressive?
Kauai primary election re-cap
While I’m sure Council Chair Mel Rapozo will put up a valiant fight, the bookies in Chinatown are no doubt giving heavy odds in favor of Councilmember Derek Kawakami being elected Kauai’s next mayor on Nov. 6 in the general election.
On plunking, block voting and breaking through the #14 mark
The absentee ballots have been mailed, walk in voting is happening now, and on Aug. 11, it will all be over. On Sunday morning there will be only two mayoral candidates still standing, and the list of council hopefuls will be cut in half.
The voter non-voter conundrum
I often find myself wondering how I can get the attention of the non-voter. Should I yell, or beg or attempt to shame them? Should I tell them their vote really does matter even though nothing ever seems to change? Should I tell them that all politicians are not crooked and many do truly care about the future of our community?
Affordable housing — closing the loop on Bill 2687
Affordable housing is at crisis levels. Lihue is a good place to increase density and create affordable housing. But, in my humble opinion (IMHO) Bill No. 2687 is not ready to be passed into law.
Residents can choose on term limits, but not on affordable housing
Today will be a potpourri of housing policy and politics, relating to issues before the Kauai County Council.
Kauai Council brings Christmas early to Rice Street
With the passage of Bill 2687 the Kauai County Council seems poised to gift millions of dollars of increased property values to a relatively small number of owners located in Lihue along Rice Street with “no strings attached.”
Most important voter on Aug. 11 will be the non-voter
On this auspicious holiday, when much of Hawaii’s population is in a celebratory mood and perhaps distracted from the fundamental purpose of the occasion, it is appropriate to pause for amoment and think about why we celebrate.
Election Year: The intersection of policy, politics – 3 percent for housing
There is something about an election year that brings out the best in “sitting politicians” running for re-election.
Gov. Ige: Leadership, core values and resolve under pressure
Gov. David Ige’s leadership, core values and resolve under pressure was clearly demonstrated by his recent signing into law SB3095.
Kauai elections and voting by the numbers
Of the approximately 72,000 residents now living on Kauai, about 56,284 are adults and eligible to vote during the upcoming primary election on Aug. 11.
There are no perfect candidates
While there are good people and good candidates, none are without flaws and all have strengths and weaknesses.