Russell in Wonderland

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Originally posted by shockwave rider

Nobody should assume that HPP is in the bag for Greggor, HPP is a big group of votes but not necessarily a single voting block. I think he thought the HPP park study would make up for two relatively inactive years as a Puna councilor, but a lot of people who voted for him haven't been real impressed or seen anything to make us think he deserves a promotion to state politics.

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Aloha ahiahi, shockwave rider. The "relatively inactive years as Puna councilor", has shown the depth of the system these elected officials face. Many before him (Greggor), and many after him, will have to face the same challenges (ie. the County Code, the laws in place for each issue, Federal/State/County, etc.). Most have been "inactive", unless they "play the political game".

Somehow, Mr. Ilagan has gained the support from several organizations/individuals, etc., in this race. His backing (politically) comes from some substance, unlike others in the political arena.

We have had SO many before who "represented" Puna, who failed miserably (on all levels of government; 9 Mayors later, 13 County Councils later, several Senators later, etc., of which my opinions come from).

I wish them both the best, however, in this instance, Ruderman has been nullified in several instances during his tenure, where it counts. If we want Federal/State/County funding for Puna, we had better get someone in who can bring those dollars home to Puna. Don't think Ruderman is going to do that.

None so far have brought Puna our "fair share". We shall see.

JMO.