06-03-2018, 01:26 PM
Without taking sides, I find the response from WAX a bit misleading....
Pu`uhonua o Puna (the HUB) was initiated by the landowner, Gilbert Aguinaldo, who the last I checked was supporting Ohara since her signs appeared on his property first. Everyone in the community has helped families find homes including Ms. Ohara as a friend of mine told me she found her rental with a lead from Ohara. The ag meeting was also prompted by a request from Mr. Aguinaldo to Fresh Onishi as much of his family is in ag and displaced. That came up at the meeting which I attended. Ms. Kierkiewicz was there to sign people in, but Ohara was also there and asked pertinent and meaningful questions as she understands agriculture and was an ag instructor at UHH. No input at the meeting from Kierkiewicz who didn’t attend the follow-up meeting with the Director of Ag, but Ohara did.
Found out from long term democratic party members that while Kierkiewicz claims to be the Chair of the Young Democrats, she effectively did nothing. The caucus of Young Democrats now must re-form, as under her leadership they didn’t follow proper procedures for their officer elections. Not a good recommendation for someone running for elected office!
Her Aunty told me Kierkiewicz is a Hilo girl. She bought a house in HPP with her finance nearly 2 years ago, but spends most of her time at her other place in Hilo; not knowledgeable about Puna.
Pu`uhonua o Puna (the HUB) was initiated by the landowner, Gilbert Aguinaldo, who the last I checked was supporting Ohara since her signs appeared on his property first. Everyone in the community has helped families find homes including Ms. Ohara as a friend of mine told me she found her rental with a lead from Ohara. The ag meeting was also prompted by a request from Mr. Aguinaldo to Fresh Onishi as much of his family is in ag and displaced. That came up at the meeting which I attended. Ms. Kierkiewicz was there to sign people in, but Ohara was also there and asked pertinent and meaningful questions as she understands agriculture and was an ag instructor at UHH. No input at the meeting from Kierkiewicz who didn’t attend the follow-up meeting with the Director of Ag, but Ohara did.
Found out from long term democratic party members that while Kierkiewicz claims to be the Chair of the Young Democrats, she effectively did nothing. The caucus of Young Democrats now must re-form, as under her leadership they didn’t follow proper procedures for their officer elections. Not a good recommendation for someone running for elected office!
Her Aunty told me Kierkiewicz is a Hilo girl. She bought a house in HPP with her finance nearly 2 years ago, but spends most of her time at her other place in Hilo; not knowledgeable about Puna.