07-10-2017, 05:15 AM
The following is from the Hilo Tribune Herald's coverage of the resolution vote:
Councilwoman Eileen O’Hara, who represents the other Puna district, voted against the resolution with reservations.
“My concern with this resolution is it has a little bit of a destructive nature to it,” she said. “It’s demanding something that any of our districts could actually demand.”
So tell us, Ms. O'Hara, just what would it take to convince you that there is a problem with services and infrastructure in Puna? With a representative unwilling to even take a symbolic stand, Kalakoa's advice to start working around the local and state government is about the only option left. Problem is the government has the money.
Councilwoman Eileen O’Hara, who represents the other Puna district, voted against the resolution with reservations.
“My concern with this resolution is it has a little bit of a destructive nature to it,” she said. “It’s demanding something that any of our districts could actually demand.”
So tell us, Ms. O'Hara, just what would it take to convince you that there is a problem with services and infrastructure in Puna? With a representative unwilling to even take a symbolic stand, Kalakoa's advice to start working around the local and state government is about the only option left. Problem is the government has the money.