12-31-2011, 05:50 AM
As this thread is RE:Fred Blas report card, in my opinion, he has very good intentions, however, the council seat does not seem to be his calling. Lack of response to emails, and general concerns voiced in face to face meetings also proved fruitless. In fact, he was "not familiar" (his words) with the Pohoiki, Opihikao area. His dedication to our community is admirable, and always wish him well. It takes a certain knowledge of how to move forward resolutions, etc., not to mention voting as an individual on Puna specific issues. Two year terms make this difficult for newly elected council people as once the "system" is learned, it's election time again. Most important is having a good team, and thankfully, there are good people in his office.
I wish Mr. Weatherford well, and firmly believe he will represent Puna, in it's entirety, knowing the area of responsibility and the protocol at the County level to get things accomplished. We've waited too long for Puna to reap community benefits.
Enough is Enough, my piko is Opihikao/Kalapana/Kaimu area, don't live there now (wish I did). Being raised in the old Hawaiian style, we can agree to disagree. In my opinion, some people who do not have our blood running through their veins, have the Hawaiian way in their heart after being here for many years. Thus, they are kama'aina, to me. In fact, today there are those who are not of Hawaiian blood that are more "Hawaiian" in their ways than some of our own, sad to say. Sorry for the off topic, not to be addressed again. Malama pono.
I wish Mr. Weatherford well, and firmly believe he will represent Puna, in it's entirety, knowing the area of responsibility and the protocol at the County level to get things accomplished. We've waited too long for Puna to reap community benefits.
Enough is Enough, my piko is Opihikao/Kalapana/Kaimu area, don't live there now (wish I did). Being raised in the old Hawaiian style, we can agree to disagree. In my opinion, some people who do not have our blood running through their veins, have the Hawaiian way in their heart after being here for many years. Thus, they are kama'aina, to me. In fact, today there are those who are not of Hawaiian blood that are more "Hawaiian" in their ways than some of our own, sad to say. Sorry for the off topic, not to be addressed again. Malama pono.