“Where other candidates seemed to be more calculating and cautious in their statements and career, Hooser has a record of being plain-spoken and forthright. He is a good listener, but does not hide his commitment to protecting the environment and advocating for social justice,” Josh Frost, Co-Chair, Progressive Democrats of Hawaii
“Senator Hooser is by far the most unabashedly progressive candidate running for Lieutenant Governor” Bart Dame, longtime progressive Democratic activist
Hawai’i Nurses Association:
Sen. Hooser is “the most experienced candidate for the position of Lt. Governor” HNA President Joan A. Craft
“Gary Hooser has demonstrated his commitment to the working people of Hawaii over and over again. In these difficult times, those of us that represent Labor Unions owe it to our members to see to it that our elected state leaders represent the grassroots working people that make Hawaii the “Island of Paradise” and ensures that our island environment is protected,” HNA Executive Director Patt A. Gibbs, Esq.
Party leaders met at Kanaha Park today to discuss the upcoming State Democratic Convention. Gubernatorial candidate, Neil Abercrombie, pointed out that Republican, Linda Lingle, has tied up a $billion of State money in some complicated investments which make it impossible to access the funds now that we need them.
Your own webmaster, Karen Chun, with Neil Abercrombie
Maui County Council Member Sol Kaho’ohalahala made a surprise announcement that he will run for Maui Mayor. Since before this, the two front runners were Republican and former Republican, having someone of his stature, well known to all, and with decades of government experience is a real game changer. Sol was right at home in the canoe hale having formerly coached at Hui Wa’a O Lana’i.
Three Lt. Governor candidates showed that they care enough about Maui to travel here. They included Gary Hooser (current State Senator from Kaua’i), Lyla Berg (current State Representative from Oahu) and Norman Sakamoto (current State Senator from Oahu)
Sen Gary Hooser (Lt. Gov Candidate) talking with a Tasha Kama supporter
Lyla Berg (l) with Elle Cochran (r)
Norman Sakamoto
Maui Party Chair, Lance Holter, Justin Hughey, and District 9 Chair, Yasamin Alarab
District 8 House Candidate, Tasha Kama with her young supporters
Councilmember Gladys Baisa
Netra Halperin, Candidate for House District 11
Neil Abercrombie talks with Justin Hughey
Long time Maui Democratic worker, Tony Takitani.
Elle Cochran, running for County Council West Maui Seat
Elle Cochran, young, energetic and involved showed up to represent her precinct. Elle is running for the County Council West Maui Seat.
Don’t confuse Elle with Mary Cochran (no relation) who is running for the Pa’ia seat against Democrats Kai Nishiki and Leona Bak Nomura)
Lyla Berg, candidate for Lt. Governor, visited Maui recently. She urged Maui residents to be active in commenting on bills in front of the legislature. As one of the few Representatives who regularly votes with Neighbor Island legislators in issues important to the Maui County, she stressed that getting back-up in the form of testimony was important in helping Maui’s voice be heard.
Century Club Noon Maui Tropical Plantation. Gladys Baisa, Mike White, Marc Hodges
Sat September 11 2010
Red, White & Blue Picnic CANCELLED Mayor Tavares' 60 day reservation policy plus her insistance on charging nonprofits $250 to use the park caused us to cancel this event
Karen
Sat September 11 2010
Farmers & Consumers Meet with Neil Abercrombie 5:30 at HQ at 1980 Main Street, Wailuku. RSVP by emailing maaevents@hawaii.rr.com
Sat September 18 2010
Primary Important! This primary, there are several races which will be decided in the primary. 3 Dems in Paia County Council, 3 Dems for State House Dist 8, etc.
Sat September 18 2010
Vote Democratic for Mayor Make sure we get a Democratic candidate to advance to the General Election. Vote the Primary.
Tue September 07 2010
