In the at-large Office of Hawaiian Affairs election this November, I will vote for Dennis "Bumpy" Kanahele.
Bumpy has a plan for a Hawaiian bank, bringing all the assets held in trust for Hawaiians together in a bank owned by all Hawaiians.
This is the best "restoration" solution I have heard for Hawaiians, direct and on point - economic independence.
It can be done. And it can be done right here - in contrast to the endless delays and frustrations that go with trying to work out a Washington political solution beneficial to Hawaiians (witness the years of pulling and tugging over the Akaka Bill.)
The Hawaiian bank will be a community benefit not just for Hawaiians, but for all who call Hawaii home. Visit
And Bumpy will be a benefit to OHA.
I fear OHA is stuck, sidetracked following frivolous lawsuits, promoting half-hearted membership drives, buying advertisements and paying lobbyists.
I am going to "plunk" for Bumpy Kanahele - vote for him alone.
He will help OHA get unstuck.
You can take that to the bank.
Rolf Nordahl
Waikiki
