04-02-2010, 08:53 AM
1. County Procurement: three examples of problem areas ...cost over runs; too many outside consultants; relationships of elected officials and contractors when the contractors are also political contributors. NOTE: Names of political contributors from the Campaign Spending Commission put into 'Search' on the County website has resulted in several hits, one being the contractor who did the roof on Central Fire Station in Hilo a few years back.
2. Council conduct: The current term has been one of much ado and little done. The credibility of the Council has been degraded. On Day One, I am able to work to do my part as one of nine to change this.
3. Credible representation from Puna. This is what I heard from very many people in collecting the 200 signatures for my public funded candidacy. "I love her, but...".
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
2. Council conduct: The current term has been one of much ado and little done. The credibility of the Council has been degraded. On Day One, I am able to work to do my part as one of nine to change this.
3. Credible representation from Puna. This is what I heard from very many people in collecting the 200 signatures for my public funded candidacy. "I love her, but...".
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park