08-09-2008, 11:16 AM
Prior to 2005, I hardly knew Bob or Julie. Had briefly talked with each at one or two meetings about the 'Puna Regional Circulation Plan' in 2003/04.
Then, based on a recommendation from someone else in County Government with whom I had interviewed, Bob invited me to work for him on the Council as his Legislative Assistant.
Two things I like best about Bob:
1) He has an absolutely phenomenal capacity to listen to people -- really listen and care. Perhaps because he made a career as a Registered Nurse.
2) He is human -- i.e., he makes mistakes. The difference with Bob is, he admits it and does what is reasonable to set things right.
On the Council, he works very hard (NOTE: most folks outside of that existence have no idea how much work is involved in being a Council member.)
Because his District covers such a large area -- from Kurtistown to Kealakekua Bay -- Bob is faced with an extra challenge. He is forever traveling in the District to meetings and community events.
Definitely, Bob is not in the pocket of the moneyed interests.
Indeed, in this election year, those interests are working hard to oust him.
Certainly, if you live in District 6 - VOTE BOB JACOBSON!
Honest, hardworking, humble, not bought.
btw: last I heard, another candidate in District 6 was spending in excess of $50,000 on the campaign -- not $$ from people in the District.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
Then, based on a recommendation from someone else in County Government with whom I had interviewed, Bob invited me to work for him on the Council as his Legislative Assistant.
Two things I like best about Bob:
1) He has an absolutely phenomenal capacity to listen to people -- really listen and care. Perhaps because he made a career as a Registered Nurse.
2) He is human -- i.e., he makes mistakes. The difference with Bob is, he admits it and does what is reasonable to set things right.
On the Council, he works very hard (NOTE: most folks outside of that existence have no idea how much work is involved in being a Council member.)
Because his District covers such a large area -- from Kurtistown to Kealakekua Bay -- Bob is faced with an extra challenge. He is forever traveling in the District to meetings and community events.
Definitely, Bob is not in the pocket of the moneyed interests.
Indeed, in this election year, those interests are working hard to oust him.
Certainly, if you live in District 6 - VOTE BOB JACOBSON!
Honest, hardworking, humble, not bought.
btw: last I heard, another candidate in District 6 was spending in excess of $50,000 on the campaign -- not $$ from people in the District.
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park
James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park