10-03-2008, 06:53 AM
Banana slugs are the mascot of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Let's keep name calling out of the conversation and be constructive.
For the past 3 1/2 years I've spent about 1/3 to 1/2 my time caring for my grandchildren in Kona. I know the issues... believe me, I do. Part of the Kona problem is how work was defined and contracts awarded and what kind of accountability was specified in each contract. Neither Billy Kenoi nor Angel Pilago created and maintained that mess. It is endemic in the County system.
I've heard Billy speak on a few occasions... good speaker, but his presentation on the Wheel-a-brator issue is NOT correct. I supported him at first. He can be exciting... but the substance I expect from my Mayor wasn't there.
Read James Weatherford, he is right on. I've observed and interacted with Angel Pilago on the County Council for 4 years. His measured thoughtfulness, his knowledge of the issues, back to the time those issues were created, his determination to have an accountable administration, department by department, his VOTES on matters before the council, provide a clear record of positive action. Most of all, he thinks island wide.
Don't slime this Man in favor of splitting up the county. This is the same old 'let's split California into two states' argument' that held no water for the 45 yrs I lived there. Hitch up your britches, bro... you live in Hawaii. Put your energies into positive actions and results... If you live Kona side, take yourself into any school near you and HELP! And while you're doing that worthwhile service, peruse the contracts let by the County for road construction in Kona. Look at the dates when the contracts were approved and which contractors were selected. Check who was on the council at that time, check their votes. See which work is done in a timely manner, and which work is not... Some contracts are State contracts, others, county contracts. You'll have your work cut out for you.
In the meantime, Angel Pilago has demonstrated time and time again that he THINKS before he makes a decision, and his decisions affect HAWAII ISLAND as a whole. Angel Pilago is a man of the PEOPLE, that includes you and me. His decisions are made FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE. I'm hoping the capital letters get your attention.
A hui hou, Barbara
Let's keep name calling out of the conversation and be constructive.
For the past 3 1/2 years I've spent about 1/3 to 1/2 my time caring for my grandchildren in Kona. I know the issues... believe me, I do. Part of the Kona problem is how work was defined and contracts awarded and what kind of accountability was specified in each contract. Neither Billy Kenoi nor Angel Pilago created and maintained that mess. It is endemic in the County system.
I've heard Billy speak on a few occasions... good speaker, but his presentation on the Wheel-a-brator issue is NOT correct. I supported him at first. He can be exciting... but the substance I expect from my Mayor wasn't there.
Read James Weatherford, he is right on. I've observed and interacted with Angel Pilago on the County Council for 4 years. His measured thoughtfulness, his knowledge of the issues, back to the time those issues were created, his determination to have an accountable administration, department by department, his VOTES on matters before the council, provide a clear record of positive action. Most of all, he thinks island wide.
Don't slime this Man in favor of splitting up the county. This is the same old 'let's split California into two states' argument' that held no water for the 45 yrs I lived there. Hitch up your britches, bro... you live in Hawaii. Put your energies into positive actions and results... If you live Kona side, take yourself into any school near you and HELP! And while you're doing that worthwhile service, peruse the contracts let by the County for road construction in Kona. Look at the dates when the contracts were approved and which contractors were selected. Check who was on the council at that time, check their votes. See which work is done in a timely manner, and which work is not... Some contracts are State contracts, others, county contracts. You'll have your work cut out for you.
In the meantime, Angel Pilago has demonstrated time and time again that he THINKS before he makes a decision, and his decisions affect HAWAII ISLAND as a whole. Angel Pilago is a man of the PEOPLE, that includes you and me. His decisions are made FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE. I'm hoping the capital letters get your attention.
A hui hou, Barbara