12-23-2015, 09:27 AM
So in 2 terms he got one road some gravel and some money for a playground, and used part of his contingency funds for abused women and children. Still a pretty thin resume to run for state office on. All county counselors use their contingency funds for pet projects, but most also take care of the nuts and bolts business of their districts too.
I liked Ilagan when he first ran, he was approachable, educated and seemed willing to listen, but at this point I question if he is assertive enough to get anything substantive done at any level of government. I thought his boldest move was his vote on the GMO bill, it was politically risky for a Puna counselor. Being a state rep is a job promotion, Ilagan needs to show the voters why he has earned that promotion, so far I am just not seeing it.
I liked Ilagan when he first ran, he was approachable, educated and seemed willing to listen, but at this point I question if he is assertive enough to get anything substantive done at any level of government. I thought his boldest move was his vote on the GMO bill, it was politically risky for a Puna counselor. Being a state rep is a job promotion, Ilagan needs to show the voters why he has earned that promotion, so far I am just not seeing it.