09-23-2008, 09:17 AM
I am not of the opinion that this is or was a lie. But it may be somewhere just between enough to cause you concern. I have not had a chance to speak with Angel directly on this.... it has been busy, but what I am told is that the two, I believe it is two, individual donations which are being called "developer money" are in fact from two people who are old friends of the family and of whom Angel could not have conceived of as "developers seeking favors". The extent that they are developers or retired developers or owners of a mom and pop store that they developed I don't know or much care.
Two people from a life time on the Big Island is a small factor and the funds are not terribly large. One I recall was $200. The other was $1,000 I think. But I do hope to see this addressed directly by Angel.
There were a couple others mentioned which I recall were architects or some such providers of architectural services. One, I am told, is an old surfing friend of Angels who lives and works in California. The other I don't know about. Architects are architects.
We will find out. Facts need to be determined and will be.
Meanwhile the level of "developer" support for the opponent, Billy Kenoi, is clear and impressively heavy. But it may be that a year ago or so with the campaign starting up a couple old connections who could be called "developers" donated to his campaign.
I can't tell you that I know exactly what the job description of everyone I know is... do you?
Two people from a life time on the Big Island is a small factor and the funds are not terribly large. One I recall was $200. The other was $1,000 I think. But I do hope to see this addressed directly by Angel.
There were a couple others mentioned which I recall were architects or some such providers of architectural services. One, I am told, is an old surfing friend of Angels who lives and works in California. The other I don't know about. Architects are architects.
We will find out. Facts need to be determined and will be.
Meanwhile the level of "developer" support for the opponent, Billy Kenoi, is clear and impressively heavy. But it may be that a year ago or so with the campaign starting up a couple old connections who could be called "developers" donated to his campaign.
I can't tell you that I know exactly what the job description of everyone I know is... do you?
Assume the best and ask questions.
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