Word in from ohana that attended tonights forum in Hilo...
Very well organized and those that asked questions ahead of time were answered by the candidates and the panel that was posing questions asked what was presented to them ahead of time.
Not much public input was given from what I heard and all questions were fielded by a panel. I'd love to hear other first hand accounts as I was home taking care of a sick kid.
Strange though... Both my Mom and my In-Laws attended and both I believe are choosing separate candidates. [:0][8]
I can't wait until the:
PUNA PUBLIC FORUM
2008 MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Wednesday, May 28
5:30 pm to 10 pm
Keaau High School Cafeteria
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Lower your expectations and be ready for anything.
For those that didn't read or hear about it...
Roger Christie has bowed out of the race.
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Lower your expectations and be ready for anything.
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funny damon, that stacy higa said he would show for 1 day in 10 in kona but he couldnt even show at the forum. i quess that is what he thinks of the people in puna....not enough to show up.... very worth while to attend, have a much better view of who i will vote for....
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My wife and I are finally registered voters this year and we will definately 'NOT" be voting for mayoral candidate Stacey Higa. He could care less about Puna.
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Any thoughts on Billy Kenoi?
http://www.billykenoi.com/identity.html
All I know about him is he worked for Mayor Kim, and my friend was doing Kenoi's website.....
Not much to make a decision on.
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I was at the Keaau Forum last week and thought that Billy KEnoi and Angel Pilago both had a good grasp on Puna issues. Puna is Billy's home turf and he has been present at some of our Friends of Puna's Future (FoPF) meetings. He listens and pays attention.
Angel is not from Puna but, and I think this credible, he is informed on Puna's CDP and main issues. He is a quieter man but very accomplished and he pays attention at council unlike some who walk out on plublic testimonry regularly.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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Rob,
The Wife represented the family at the Keaau forum.
I went to sleep early -- my favorite way to spend an evening
So, can't speak to that one, but did make (and stay awake during) the Hilo forum at the Palace.
Your sum here is, IMHO, probably a fair assessment:
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Originally posted by Rob Tucker
Puna is Billy's home turf ... He listens and pays attention.
Angel ... is informed on Puna's CDP and main issues. He is a quieter man but very accomplished and he pays attention at council unlike some who walk out on public testimony regularly.
Of course, as a fellow Vietnam veteran and a former public employee who thinks integrity is THE most important issue, I support Angel.
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Does anyone know all the candidates running for mayor? All I've heard are the 4 main contenders...higa,kenoi,pilago and Innoye. Are there any other candidates not mentioned above that could do a good job as mayor?
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