07-18-2008, 04:19 PM
Aloha Rob,
Thank you for the questions. I am sorry it has taken a while to respond; this campaign has been keeping me on my toes and it is sometimes difficult to reply to concerns right away. I am dedicated to addressing each question I receive without the use of assistants or ghostwriters. I believe that in this case, a late response directly from me is better than an immediate response from a campaign aid.
I understand your frustration with the bureaucracy of government preventing any real progress. Our current governmental system marginalizes groups such as homosexuals and thwarts efforts to bring about real change. Citizens rarely have the opportunity to lobby their politicians for new legislation and it is increasingly difficult for groups to present their ideas to the state legislature without spending large amounts of money.
A fellow software engineer has recently developed a piece of online software that will help bridge the communication-disconnect between representatives and their constituents. This will allow my website to become a hub of discussion regarding issues that I will be voting on. It pulls legislation down from the capitol website, then allows bills of interest to be “bumped” to the top and facilitates discussion as well as allows the opportunity for my constituents to voice their support or opposition. Additionally, the software will allow my constituents to introduce their ideas for legislation. This system will promote transparency and at the same time allow me to be truly accountable to my constituents—something every public servant should strive for.
Your concern about the tax on food is spot-on. It is a sad commentary on our state’s priorities that most essential of all needs is taxed. This policy threatens thousands of families; especially in lower Puna. I am absolutely committed to eliminating this unjust practice while in the State House of Representatives.
I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other concerns. My personal email is tony (at) anthonymarzi.com.
Mahalo and take care,
Anthony Marzi
Candidate, State House District 4
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/tonymarzi
Thank you for the questions. I am sorry it has taken a while to respond; this campaign has been keeping me on my toes and it is sometimes difficult to reply to concerns right away. I am dedicated to addressing each question I receive without the use of assistants or ghostwriters. I believe that in this case, a late response directly from me is better than an immediate response from a campaign aid.
I understand your frustration with the bureaucracy of government preventing any real progress. Our current governmental system marginalizes groups such as homosexuals and thwarts efforts to bring about real change. Citizens rarely have the opportunity to lobby their politicians for new legislation and it is increasingly difficult for groups to present their ideas to the state legislature without spending large amounts of money.
A fellow software engineer has recently developed a piece of online software that will help bridge the communication-disconnect between representatives and their constituents. This will allow my website to become a hub of discussion regarding issues that I will be voting on. It pulls legislation down from the capitol website, then allows bills of interest to be “bumped” to the top and facilitates discussion as well as allows the opportunity for my constituents to voice their support or opposition. Additionally, the software will allow my constituents to introduce their ideas for legislation. This system will promote transparency and at the same time allow me to be truly accountable to my constituents—something every public servant should strive for.
Your concern about the tax on food is spot-on. It is a sad commentary on our state’s priorities that most essential of all needs is taxed. This policy threatens thousands of families; especially in lower Puna. I am absolutely committed to eliminating this unjust practice while in the State House of Representatives.
I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other concerns. My personal email is tony (at) anthonymarzi.com.
Mahalo and take care,
Anthony Marzi
Candidate, State House District 4
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/tonymarzi
Mahalo and take care,
Anthony Marzi
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/tonymarzi
Anthony Marzi
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com
http://www.AnthonyMarzi.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/tonymarzi