Council District 5 DEBATE:

[Jon]

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Originally posted by Tom Lackey

I’ll try and make this a short as possible. The forum or debate as Rob calls it went off quite well and kudos to all concerned, big mahalo’s to all candidates for being there. It sure helped me in my dicission making.

Kale Gumapac went to the bottom of my list by being against about everything like geothermal, HSF, to how we clear our personal property. His involvement with the Kanaka council seems to dictate who he is and his primary concern is to stop everything.

Wayne Joesph is a little too arrogant for me and seems to pout like a small child if thing don’t go his way. I’m not looking to elect ego, I want someone to identify with. I tribute this to having too much time being boss in his own classroom.

Emily Naeole presented herself the best that I have ever seen her and most certainly was impressive. Aunti Tutu works from the heart, but is misunderstood by too many. Leaving too large of a gap for the good of Puna.

Gary Safarik seems to have mellowed out a bunch and was impressive. After reviewing his past record he sure has done much for Puna and I believe that he will continue on that same path. If nothing else he doesn’t need a learning curb like all of the others.

Kaniu Stocksdale I hope that it’s time for her to be more recognized, she shows a strong presents and wants to work with the rest of the council members. Not being so aggressive and self served is like a breath of fresh air, unlike other candidates she seems to want the job simply to help Puna.

I would like to see Gary and Kaniu head for the general election.

The Lack

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Based on that observation I will try to talk to Kaniu one more time and see if my mind can be changed.


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