10-31-2018, 02:51 PM
I still think gravitating towards support for Kalei Akaka because of a single line of outright support for one issue is a bit shortsighted. Especially in this instance where the opposing candidate, Esther Kia'aina, is by far more qualified to address the issues you are concerned with. And, has a full on working relationship with all the parties involved on both the state and federal level..
Here's a bit from today's CB article...
Both Kia'aina and Akaka are Democrats but differ in their political experience and styles. Kia'aina has a long history of public service in state and federal government and tends to speak in technical terms, whereas Akaka has limited experience working at the Hawaii Legislature and describes her platform in broad generalities.
Akaka is the granddaughter of the late Sen. Daniel Akaka and says she wants to carry on his legacy. She supports improving education and increasing OHA’s partnerships with other organizations. She frequently cites her grandfather as an inspiration and influence and says good family values are among the biggest strengths she would bring to OHA.
“I know people talk about experience, I have 35 years of experience in having been born and raised in my family in doing things with the spirit of aloha,” she says.
Kia'aina says she also cares about extending Sen. Akaka’s legacy, but would bring her years of knowledge gleaned from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Interior.
“For me it’s not just experience at all levels of government but experience for issues that are critically important for the OHA,” says Kia'aina, citing her work in land management when she was deputy director at the DLNR...
For OHA to grow out of the shadow of past mismanagement they need trustees that actually know how to function in the halls of government. Who actually know how to represent their constituents. Mature experienced managers that can get a job done. Not somebody's well intentioned granddaughter looking to get some on the job training at the expense of her constituents. The current Hawaii County Council debacle involving one of Puna's representatives is a great example of what that gets you.. isn't it?
Here's a bit from today's CB article...
Both Kia'aina and Akaka are Democrats but differ in their political experience and styles. Kia'aina has a long history of public service in state and federal government and tends to speak in technical terms, whereas Akaka has limited experience working at the Hawaii Legislature and describes her platform in broad generalities.
Akaka is the granddaughter of the late Sen. Daniel Akaka and says she wants to carry on his legacy. She supports improving education and increasing OHA’s partnerships with other organizations. She frequently cites her grandfather as an inspiration and influence and says good family values are among the biggest strengths she would bring to OHA.
“I know people talk about experience, I have 35 years of experience in having been born and raised in my family in doing things with the spirit of aloha,” she says.
Kia'aina says she also cares about extending Sen. Akaka’s legacy, but would bring her years of knowledge gleaned from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Interior.
“For me it’s not just experience at all levels of government but experience for issues that are critically important for the OHA,” says Kia'aina, citing her work in land management when she was deputy director at the DLNR...
For OHA to grow out of the shadow of past mismanagement they need trustees that actually know how to function in the halls of government. Who actually know how to represent their constituents. Mature experienced managers that can get a job done. Not somebody's well intentioned granddaughter looking to get some on the job training at the expense of her constituents. The current Hawaii County Council debacle involving one of Puna's representatives is a great example of what that gets you.. isn't it?