A practical guide to problem-solving at county level
Problem-solving and decision-making by elected bodies can be complex, convoluted and, to some, a veritable conundrum. Needless to say, in a political environment, the dynamics and pressures inhibiting the introduction of new, out-of-the-box solutions are significant.
Debbie Downer and her impact on policy-making
Recently, I received an email from a friend sharing their angst as to our county government having “No leadership, no great vision for the future, little competency, and a stubborn unwillingness to change.”
2017 national debacle equals 2018 local responsibility
The good news is that if you work for Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, Central Pacific Bank or American Savings Bank you have a $1,000 bonus coming and possibly a pay raise to $15 per hour coming your way very soon.
This is what true democracy looks like
If the last month of 2017 portends the events yet to unfold in 2018, grassroots democracy has some cause for cautious celebration — at least on the island of Kauai.
Education: A forgotten stepchild at the state Legislature
Legislators, councilmembers, governors and mayors are elected to lead and develop creative solutions to our problems, not merely to reject the leadership of others.
A progressive agenda and more
Candidates for public office need to have a lot of redeeming qualities, paramount among them being honesty.
Pesticides & birth defects: Who do you believe?
The agrochemical companies that use, manufacture and sell pesticides will tell you there is no evidence of a higherincidence of birth defects on Kauai or anywhere in Hawaii.
Whose interests do you serve?
Whether or not to support this legislation, and any legislation really — is essentially a political decision.
Minimum threshold every serious candidate must achieve
About eight months from now, on Wednesday, June 27, ballots will be put in the mail for the 2018 Primary Election.