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mdd7000
Kamaaina
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 Posted - 06/04/2010 : 11:01:44
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I am getting interested in the District 4, State Representative race and after some research, I ask the question:
"What has Faye Hanohano done for her district?"
I have looked up her voting record as well as the actual bills that she introduced to the legislature. There are a surprising number related to the early release of criminals, relaxing of criminal sentencing, etc.
http://hawaiivotes.org/SearchVotes.aspx?EntityID=17007&Keywords=&op=Search
The vast majority of the bills she has introduced have either gone to committee (and never made it past committee) or failed. Her record of successful bills is rather poor.
I really never hear anything positive about what she id doing for her district? Is there some special reason why not?
Can anyone enlighten me as to why she should be re-elected?
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
776 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2010 : 10:23:54
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No one has anything positive to say about Rep. Hanohano and what she has done for Puna?
Even Emily seems to have a one-person fan club on this forum. (kjlpahoa)
I see her large campaign signs all over the place, but cannot figure out why I (or anyone else) would want to re-elect her. |
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JerryCarr
Punatic
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Posted - 06/11/2010 : 13:23:08
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| I agree that Rep. Hanohano has done very little for Puna. Her support comes mainly from public employee unions and her family/ethnic connections. Before the Kulani Correctional Facility was closed, she was employed there and also had a position in the union heirarchy. Since the closing, she has retired from State employment, but the union connection is quite deep and will no doubt remain central to her philosophy. When asked why she doesn't get more done, she has stated that the party leadership has not been amenable. When asked why she didn't at least make more noise, her response was a blank look. I'm supporting Anthony Marzi in this race. He is young and inexperienced, but he is energetic, has new ideas, and is not satisfied to roll over to the good old boy (and girl) status quo of the Democratic Party. |
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
776 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2010 : 13:44:53
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Thanks JerryCarr. That does explain the plethora of prison-related bills she has introduced!
Maybe she doesn't realize that there is more to Puna than her old prison job? |
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
776 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2010 : 21:47:05
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After doing a lot of research, I, too, will be supporting Anthony Marzi.
I cannot support an incumbent who has essentially done nothing for her own district and am tired of the same old people running things in the same old manner. |
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rasman
malihini
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Posted - 08/06/2010 : 16:08:25
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| Hmm.I read the info in the link. Which bill/resolutions do you specifically have a problem with? I'm not siding, nor necessarily voting for Faye, just trying to overstand your logic. What is it you feel Marzi will do for Puna that Faye is or has not? |
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
776 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2010 : 08:20:49
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Just like the thread title says, Faye has done nothing that actually benefits her own district.
Drafting a bunch of legislation that revolves around prisons doesn't cut it.
Jerry Carr summed it up quite well "When asked why she doesn't get more done, she has stated that the party leadership has not been amenable. When asked why she didn't at least make more noise, her response was a blank look."
I want someone who is ambitious and is willing to speak out on issues, not hide behind the big group of other Democratic Party representatives. The status quo isn't good enough.
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JerryCarr
Punatic
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Posted - 08/07/2010 : 11:00:24
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Thank you, mdd7000, for so clearly stating what those of us who follow Faye Hanohano's political career know only too well. The status quo is indeed not good enough. Anthony Marzi at least has expressed a willingness to stand up and challenge that status quo.
I wish I could attend the candidate forum at the Akebono in Pahoa today, but I am writing this between two stretches of Neighborhood Watch business that will keep me away. The last I heard, Faye had not confirmed that she would even participate in this forum. Hopefully she will be there, but there is a message for us if she isn't. |
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Rene Siracusa
Newbie
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Posted - 08/08/2010 : 10:08:03
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| Some of the things I know about Faye Hanohano: she supported the moratorium on GMO taro, opposed the 30 mm telescope on Mauna Kea, supported the slightly increased fees on incoming cargo to go into a special fund for increased inspections/invasive species programs. Because I work for an environmental nonprofit, I am aware of the things she has done that benefit the environment. Frankly, other than that I am not familiar with her voting record. |
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
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TomK
Da Kine
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2010 : 22:08:53
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mdd7000 - is there anywhere I can find reasons for her objection to the TMT? Sorry for asking such a stupid question, but I didn't realise she was opposed to the project.
Rene - just nitpicking, but it's a 30-meter telescope, not a 30-mm one. Big difference!
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Rene Siracusa
Newbie
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Posted - 08/09/2010 : 09:46:22
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Sorry about the typo, Tom. Yes - it is a major difference.
About her reasons: I read a position paper she put out - think it was in the Trib-Herald, but it might have been a mailer. An easy way to find out would be to email her office and ask for a copy rephanohano@hawaii.gov. |
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rasman
malihini
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Posted - 08/10/2010 : 19:32:29
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I say and ask again:
I read the info in the link. Which bill/resolutions do you specifically have a problem with? What is it you feel Marzi will do for Puna that Faye is or has not? |
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mdd7000
Kamaaina
USA
776 Posts |
Posted - 08/10/2010 : 21:22:08
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Originally posted by rasman
I say and ask again:
I read the info in the link. Which bill/resolutions do you specifically have a problem with? What is it you feel Marzi will do for Puna that Faye is or has not?
The problem with her is that none of the bills have anything positive for her own district! We must have someone that gives a darn about the district they represent and will bother to show up and speak on behalf of those people, when needed.
I want a representative that gives a darn about what goes on in my own district!
Faye is also a "double dipper". She retired from a state job in the prison system (gets a state pension) and is drawing a salary from the state for being a representative.
NO MORE.
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PaulW
Kamaaina
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Bob Orts
Punatic
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Posted - 08/11/2010 : 07:54:48
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Originally posted by mdd7000
The problem with her is that none of the bills have anything positive for her own district! We must have someone that gives a darn about the district they represent and will bother to show up and speak on behalf of those people, when needed.
I want a representative that gives a darn about what goes on in my own district!
Faye is also a "double dipper". She retired from a state job in the prison system (gets a state pension) and is drawing a salary from the state for being a representative.
You raise three issues.
1. A representative that represents the wishes of the people.
2. A representative that represents the needs of the district.
3. Double-dipping.
Let me address the third point first. Double-dipping is indeed something that many communities all over the US have had to deal with. Some have passed laws to limit this especially where abuse was common. The issue where most have problems is when a person retires from government and essentially gets rehired in another government job doing what they were doing before they retired. Essentially double dipping.
But, an elected official was not hired by any government entity. They were hired by the people. Government is simply the entity that administers the pay, but the people did the hiring and the people can do the firing. The people are the boss of these elected officials and how much or little control they exercise is completely up to them. So elected officials are not really double-dipping.
As for the second, a representative that represents the needs of a district. That is indeed the primary reason you have a representative. That person should be focusing on matters of the state but making sure they are consistent with the needs of their district. They should not be working on behalf of other districts at the expense of their own. Technically, abandoning and ignoring the needs of one’s own district is an impeachable offense.
The first item you raised was representing the needs of their constituents. Well unfortunately, that is a myth of elected government. You are not electing them to represent you. You elect them because you support their beliefs and values and you’re assuming it will translate into representing your needs. Elected officials are not bound by law to represent you and they most certainly are not required to live up to their promises. Believe it or not, elected officials are legally allowed to lie to their constituents and you have no recourses except at the voting booth. Additionally, who’s to say your needs and wants are representative of the community as a whole?
The people needs that an elected representative must listen to and act on, is the needs and desires of those who have and will continue to vote for them. Even if the majority of the people want “A”, if the majority of the VOTERS who VOTE want “B”, it is going to be “B”.
On that note, it is likely that Representative Hanohano will be re-elected by the voters. |
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