09-08-2008, 09:13 AM
Been away from the computer for a few days, and I just took a look at the video of the Council debate. Very good stuff there, and many, many thanks to the folks who made both the debate and the video possible.
Wayne Joseph still gets my support. Yes, he did get a bit testy, but James Weatherford has already pointed out that this could be a reaction to being labeled as passive earlier. Some balance would be helpful. His willingness to research other opinions and thoughtfully change his viewpoint is a BIG PLUS. After initially proposing more traffic lights on 130, he looked into roundabouts and now sees them as a viable alternative. I don't expect my Councilperson to know everything or be perfect, but I do expect that person to get the facts and learn. A quick course in the practical limitations of long-distance energy transmission might be useful.
Kale Gumapac still seems like "Mr. No" to me, offering very little apart from the Kanaka Council having stopped some questionable things from happening. While I heartily agree that there are things that need to be stopped, I would like to seem some substantive proposals for things that will move us forward.
Emily Naeole was indeed better prepared and better able to express herself than I've ever seen. Unfortunately, it's too little, too late for me.
Gary Safarik continues to impress with facts and knowledge of how the government process works, but doubts remain about his willingness to listen and learn from constituents.
Kaniu Stocksdale actually showed some insights and more than just a pleasant personality. She does not seem like a really viable candidate, however.
Note to Dr. Weatherford: I am starting a new thread on the politics of the Thirty Meter Telescope with some initial economic data I looked up earlier today.
Cheers,
Jerry
Wayne Joseph still gets my support. Yes, he did get a bit testy, but James Weatherford has already pointed out that this could be a reaction to being labeled as passive earlier. Some balance would be helpful. His willingness to research other opinions and thoughtfully change his viewpoint is a BIG PLUS. After initially proposing more traffic lights on 130, he looked into roundabouts and now sees them as a viable alternative. I don't expect my Councilperson to know everything or be perfect, but I do expect that person to get the facts and learn. A quick course in the practical limitations of long-distance energy transmission might be useful.
Kale Gumapac still seems like "Mr. No" to me, offering very little apart from the Kanaka Council having stopped some questionable things from happening. While I heartily agree that there are things that need to be stopped, I would like to seem some substantive proposals for things that will move us forward.
Emily Naeole was indeed better prepared and better able to express herself than I've ever seen. Unfortunately, it's too little, too late for me.
Gary Safarik continues to impress with facts and knowledge of how the government process works, but doubts remain about his willingness to listen and learn from constituents.
Kaniu Stocksdale actually showed some insights and more than just a pleasant personality. She does not seem like a really viable candidate, however.
Note to Dr. Weatherford: I am starting a new thread on the politics of the Thirty Meter Telescope with some initial economic data I looked up earlier today.
Cheers,
Jerry