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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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"WOULD PELE PLAY FAVORITES?"
Of Course Not, So Neither Should The Fake State Of Hawai`i.
Yet Thatʻs Exactly What Appears To Be Happening On Hawai`i Island.
Why Is One Group Of Residents Being Promised New Homestead Land Over Another?
Watch Our Report To See Why All Who Have Been Promised Land From The Fake State Should Get It & Now.
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"WOULD PELE PLAY FAVORITES?"
Of Course Not, So Neither Should The Fake State Of Hawai`i.
Yet Thatʻs Exactly What Appears To Be Happening On Hawai`i Island.
Why Is One Group Of Residents Being Promised New Homestead Land Over Another?
Watch Our Report To See Why All Who Have Been Promised Land From The Fake State Should Get It & Now.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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"WHOʻS A BIGGER LIAR THAN TRUMP?"
Is It Possible Thereʻs A Bigger Liar Than Donald Trump?
Would You Believe Theyʻre Right Here In Hawai`i?
Would You Also Believe Theyʻre Spreading Lies This Week Against You?
Watch This To Discover Who It Is & How Theyʻre Plotting For Control.
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"WHOʻS A BIGGER LIAR THAN TRUMP?"
Is It Possible Thereʻs A Bigger Liar Than Donald Trump?
Would You Believe Theyʻre Right Here In Hawai`i?
Would You Also Believe Theyʻre Spreading Lies This Week Against You?
Watch This To Discover Who It Is & How Theyʻre Plotting For Control.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
TELL THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR "NO!" TO ANY PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
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Monday, June 15, 2015
TELL THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR "NO!" TO ANY PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
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Monday, June 08, 2015
TELL THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR "NO!" TO ANY PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
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Saturday, June 06, 2015
TELL THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR "NO!" TO ANY PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
TELL THE US DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR "NO!" TO ANY PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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"WHO CARES WHAT YOU WANT!"
How Is It Possible That After Overwhelming Opposition Last Summer, The US Dept. Of Interior Is Now Proposing Rule Changes That Could Create A US Hawaiian Tribe?
Whoʻs Been Feverishly Working Behind The Scenes To Make This Happen?
Why Do These Rule Changes Specifically Mention Swapping Hawaiian Crown Lands?
Watch Our Report To Discover Whoʻs Behind All Of This & How You Can Help Stop It From Happening.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
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"WHO CARES WHAT YOU WANT!"
How Is It Possible That After Overwhelming Opposition Last Summer, The US Dept. Of Interior Is Now Proposing Rule Changes That Could Create A US Hawaiian Tribe?
Whoʻs Been Feverishly Working Behind The Scenes To Make This Happen?
Why Do These Rule Changes Specifically Mention Swapping Hawaiian Crown Lands?
Watch Our Report To Discover Whoʻs Behind All Of This & How You Can Help Stop It From Happening.
Then Share This Video Today With Your Family & Everyone You Know.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
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"BIG-TIME CRIMES"
Theyʻre Not Only Happening A World Away, But Right Here Every Day.
Theyʻre Far From Rare, But Most People Are Just Not Aware.
So Whatʻs Occurring Thatʻs Causing Such A Stirring?
Watch This To Be On Guard, Because Itʻs Happening Right In Our Own Backyard.
Then Share This Video With One Other Person Today.
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"BIG-TIME CRIMES"
Theyʻre Not Only Happening A World Away, But Right Here Every Day.
Theyʻre Far From Rare, But Most People Are Just Not Aware.
So Whatʻs Occurring Thatʻs Causing Such A Stirring?
Watch This To Be On Guard, Because Itʻs Happening Right In Our Own Backyard.
Then Share This Video With One Other Person Today.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
ABERCROMBIE SUPPORTER OPPOSES PLDC
Dear Governor Abercrombie,
I am writing to voice my strong support for repeal of Act 55 for establishment of the Public Land Development Corporation. I am not remotely hysterical, and I most definitely not one of the “usual suspects,” as you characterize opponents of the PLDC.
I have never been overtly involved in an issue like this. I have been subtly involved in some issues, for instance, I wrote and recorded the music for the “Town Hall” campaign ads in your gubernatorial race, and I wrote a series of articles for the Honolulu Weekly regarding Act 221 related legislation a number of years ago. I have never, however, been an activist by any stretch of the imagination. This issue has moved me to become actively involved.
This legislation is dangerously written and could affect life in the islands in perpetuity. The PLDC is being handed carte blanche control to develop some of the most treasured lands in Hawai`i with no mechanism of accountability and only weak, toothless avenues for public input.
The only responsibility of the PLDC is to generate revenue, which is a tragically short-sighted purview for a group tasked to steward public resources. In reading the law, I actually find no mention of accountability regarding even how lucrative revenue generation might be. There is certainly no provision for competitive bidding or planning review. At its core, Act 55 grants absolute authority to the PLDC to streamline any activity by any developer who can convince three of five appointed officials that they have a good idea, however they want to define “good idea.”
It is this massive scope of powers over a million acres of land that is most disturbing. The authority is absolute, and the law eliminates previous checks and controls, especially for neighbor islanders who lose any real mechanism for control of their lands and resources.
Wording of the legislation is so vague that there is no onus on the PLDC to provide anything more than cursory notifications, and there is no recourse if the PLDC acts entirely against community interests. This sets several dangerous precedents, and there is no assurance that future governors will appoint boards with any interest at heart but that of developers. Indeed, the only beneficiaries of this act seem to be developers who are given a fast-tracked route to have their way with the land.
This measure passed quickly and was drastically rewritten without public input. I do not believe that even you or the legislators have thought this through thoroughly. Hawaiian Homesteads land is included, as well as many culturally and ecologically sensitive areas.
The 1993 apology the 103rd Congress, Joint Resolution 19 regarding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy actually casts the entire issue of state control over these lands into some question, and irresponsible decisions will provide impetus and opportunity for litigation. These are federal issues that will supersede State legislation. An interminable string of legal challenges on many fronts will be your legacy if you allow this law to stand.
I am not an alarmist. I am, however, able to read and evaluate evidence, and what I see in this Act is not in the interest of the people or `aina of Hawai`i.
We are asked to trust that the rules, when established, will protect us, but the PLDC is already in practical negotiation with developers and has an established track record for ignoring public input. The entire law was passed with an unusual disregard for public process. My distrust is so strong that I am now reluctantly moved to become involved.
Governor Abercrombie, I have been a quiet supporter of you for many years. I now must be vocal, and it pains me that I must find my voice in opposition to you on this issue. I and many like me who have had your back and given you our votes will not stand for this abuse of public resources and trust.
I fear that this will be your Waterloo, because it is important enough that we will not forgive or forget if you let the law go into effect. I hope you will change your position on this quickly, before too much damage is done across your constituency. This is my first letter to a public official, but it will not be my last.
I wish you well,
Stephen Fox, PhD
Dear Governor Abercrombie,
I am writing to voice my strong support for repeal of Act 55 for establishment of the Public Land Development Corporation. I am not remotely hysterical, and I most definitely not one of the “usual suspects,” as you characterize opponents of the PLDC.
I have never been overtly involved in an issue like this. I have been subtly involved in some issues, for instance, I wrote and recorded the music for the “Town Hall” campaign ads in your gubernatorial race, and I wrote a series of articles for the Honolulu Weekly regarding Act 221 related legislation a number of years ago. I have never, however, been an activist by any stretch of the imagination. This issue has moved me to become actively involved.
This legislation is dangerously written and could affect life in the islands in perpetuity. The PLDC is being handed carte blanche control to develop some of the most treasured lands in Hawai`i with no mechanism of accountability and only weak, toothless avenues for public input.
The only responsibility of the PLDC is to generate revenue, which is a tragically short-sighted purview for a group tasked to steward public resources. In reading the law, I actually find no mention of accountability regarding even how lucrative revenue generation might be. There is certainly no provision for competitive bidding or planning review. At its core, Act 55 grants absolute authority to the PLDC to streamline any activity by any developer who can convince three of five appointed officials that they have a good idea, however they want to define “good idea.”
It is this massive scope of powers over a million acres of land that is most disturbing. The authority is absolute, and the law eliminates previous checks and controls, especially for neighbor islanders who lose any real mechanism for control of their lands and resources.
Wording of the legislation is so vague that there is no onus on the PLDC to provide anything more than cursory notifications, and there is no recourse if the PLDC acts entirely against community interests. This sets several dangerous precedents, and there is no assurance that future governors will appoint boards with any interest at heart but that of developers. Indeed, the only beneficiaries of this act seem to be developers who are given a fast-tracked route to have their way with the land.
This measure passed quickly and was drastically rewritten without public input. I do not believe that even you or the legislators have thought this through thoroughly. Hawaiian Homesteads land is included, as well as many culturally and ecologically sensitive areas.
The 1993 apology the 103rd Congress, Joint Resolution 19 regarding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy actually casts the entire issue of state control over these lands into some question, and irresponsible decisions will provide impetus and opportunity for litigation. These are federal issues that will supersede State legislation. An interminable string of legal challenges on many fronts will be your legacy if you allow this law to stand.
I am not an alarmist. I am, however, able to read and evaluate evidence, and what I see in this Act is not in the interest of the people or `aina of Hawai`i.
We are asked to trust that the rules, when established, will protect us, but the PLDC is already in practical negotiation with developers and has an established track record for ignoring public input. The entire law was passed with an unusual disregard for public process. My distrust is so strong that I am now reluctantly moved to become involved.
Governor Abercrombie, I have been a quiet supporter of you for many years. I now must be vocal, and it pains me that I must find my voice in opposition to you on this issue. I and many like me who have had your back and given you our votes will not stand for this abuse of public resources and trust.
I fear that this will be your Waterloo, because it is important enough that we will not forgive or forget if you let the law go into effect. I hope you will change your position on this quickly, before too much damage is done across your constituency. This is my first letter to a public official, but it will not be my last.
I wish you well,
Stephen Fox, PhD
Thursday, November 29, 2012
PLDC CREATION A SLAP IN THE FACE
By Gary Hooser
The Public Land Development Corp. (PLDC) was created by the Legislature in a manner that at best was unprincipled and at worst corrupt and illegal.
Those responsible owe the people of our state first an apology and then a complete repeal.
Senate Bill 1555, which became Act 55 and created the PLDC, was introduced in the Senate on Jan. 26, 2011. Initially, while establishing a quasi-independent development corporation intended to maximize the development and revenue generation of public lands, SB1555 did not contain broad exemptions from land-use laws. Also, when first introduced, the original PLDC board included full neighbor-island representation.
As if by design, on March 18, 2011, after sailing through the Senate with only minor amendments and no controversy, the House Water, Land and Ocean Resources Committee (http://tinyurl.com/ dyg32jn) inserted the exemption provisions and stripped away neighbor- island representation on the PLDC board.
The only opportunity for public input in response to these critical amendments was on April 7, 2011, in the House Finance Committee(http://tinyurl.com/d4ujr97). It was here that Finance Chairman Marcus Oshiro, with the approval of Speaker of the House Calvin Say, waived the normal 48-hour public notice rule and gave Hawaii residents only 115 minutes public notice to offer their mana‘o on a measure that could dramatically accelerate the development of public lands statewide.
These two maneuvers, executed quite deftly by the House, enabled the measure to reach the all-important joint conference committee without incurring any serious public scrutiny.
Once in "conference" where public testimony is not allowed, the final work on the establishment of the PLDC was a fait accompli.
The Legislature passed out SB1555, HD2, CD1 on May 5, 2011, which created the PLDC, took away "home rule" from the counties and granted the PLDC and its private partners extraordinary powers over the development of public lands.
They made the development of public lands exempt from all county zoning, planning and land use laws, gave all of the power to control this development to three appointees of the governor and took away all neighbor-island representation on the PLDC board.
Along the way, the House Finance Committee said effectively: "Oh, by the way, if you don't like it you have 115 minutes to get down to the Capitol and provide testimony — and if you live in Puna, Hana or Kekaha … too bad...."
The House Finance Committee essentially thumbed its nose at the Constitution and at the general public — claiming it held a public meeting yet making it impossible for the majority of the public to attend, or in fact to even know that the meeting was being held.
The legislative history of the PLDC represents a shameful and incredibly arrogant attitude of entitlement by many at the Legislature. The public is seen as a bothersome impediment and rules are seen as obstacles to be circumvented whenever possible....
It is no wonder people are outraged and demanding a repeal.
By Gary Hooser
The Public Land Development Corp. (PLDC) was created by the Legislature in a manner that at best was unprincipled and at worst corrupt and illegal.
Those responsible owe the people of our state first an apology and then a complete repeal.
Senate Bill 1555, which became Act 55 and created the PLDC, was introduced in the Senate on Jan. 26, 2011. Initially, while establishing a quasi-independent development corporation intended to maximize the development and revenue generation of public lands, SB1555 did not contain broad exemptions from land-use laws. Also, when first introduced, the original PLDC board included full neighbor-island representation.
As if by design, on March 18, 2011, after sailing through the Senate with only minor amendments and no controversy, the House Water, Land and Ocean Resources Committee (http://tinyurl.com/ dyg32jn) inserted the exemption provisions and stripped away neighbor- island representation on the PLDC board.
The only opportunity for public input in response to these critical amendments was on April 7, 2011, in the House Finance Committee
These two maneuvers, executed quite deftly by the House, enabled the measure to reach the all-important joint conference committee without incurring any serious public scrutiny.
Once in "conference" where public testimony is not allowed, the final work on the establishment of the PLDC was a fait accompli.
The Legislature passed out SB1555, HD2, CD1 on May 5, 2011, which created the PLDC, took away "home rule" from the counties and granted the PLDC and its private partners extraordinary powers over the development of public lands.
They made the development of public lands exempt from all county zoning, planning and land use laws, gave all of the power to control this development to three appointees of the governor and took away all neighbor-island representation on the PLDC board.
Along the way, the House Finance Committee said effectively: "Oh, by the way, if you don't like it you have 115 minutes to get down to the Capitol and provide testimony — and if you live in Puna, Hana or Kekaha … too bad...."
The House Finance Committee essentially thumbed its nose at the Constitution and at the general public — claiming it held a public meeting yet making it impossible for the majority of the public to attend, or in fact to even know that the meeting was being held.
The legislative history of the PLDC represents a shameful and incredibly arrogant attitude of entitlement by many at the Legislature. The public is seen as a bothersome impediment and rules are seen as obstacles to be circumvented whenever possible....
It is no wonder people are outraged and demanding a repeal.
Monday, November 12, 2012
HELP DUMP THE PLDC!
Public Land Development Corp Hearing Tomorrow
Where - Dept. Of Land & Natural Resources, Land Board Room 132, Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St.
When - Tomorrow, November 13th, 10:30 AM
What To Do Now - Submit Written Testimony NOW!
Email To joy.y.kimura@hawaii.gov
Why - Demand The Repeal Of Act 55 & The PLDC
Public Land Development Corp Hearing Tomorrow
Where - Dept. Of Land & Natural Resources, Land Board Room 132, Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St.
When - Tomorrow, November 13th, 10:30 AM
What To Do Now - Submit Written Testimony NOW!
Email To joy.y.kimura@hawaii.gov
Why - Demand The Repeal Of Act 55 & The PLDC
Saturday, November 10, 2012
LET THEM KNOW YOUR OUTRAGE!
Public Land Development Corp Hearing This Coming Tuesday
Where - Dept. Of Land & Natural Resources, Land Board Room 132, Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St.
When - Tuesday, November 13th, 10:30 AM
What To Do Now - Submit Written Testimony NOW!
Email To joy.y.kimura@hawaii.gov
Why - Demand The Repeal Of Act 55 & The PLDC
Public Land Development Corp Hearing This Coming Tuesday
Where - Dept. Of Land & Natural Resources, Land Board Room 132, Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl St.
When - Tuesday, November 13th, 10:30 AM
What To Do Now - Submit Written Testimony NOW!
Email To joy.y.kimura@hawaii.gov
Why - Demand The Repeal Of Act 55 & The PLDC
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
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"YOU LET THEM KNOW ITʻS A NO-GO"
We Asked You To Keep The Pressure On To Make Sure This Would Be Gone.
Sure Enough, You Made It Clear You Want It To Disappear.
Now Politicians Have Heard Your Demand, So It Looks Like It May Be Banned.
Even Though Thereʻs Still More To Do, Watch This To See What Caused The Big Breakthrough.
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"YOU LET THEM KNOW ITʻS A NO-GO"
We Asked You To Keep The Pressure On To Make Sure This Would Be Gone.
Sure Enough, You Made It Clear You Want It To Disappear.
Now Politicians Have Heard Your Demand, So It Looks Like It May Be Banned.
Even Though Thereʻs Still More To Do, Watch This To See What Caused The Big Breakthrough.
Then Share This Video With One Other Person Today.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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"ITSʻ STRANGE WHAT THEY WANT TO CHANGE"
You Wonʻt Believe What They Want To Achieve After All The Criticism Theyʻve Received.
We Bet Youʻll Get Upset When You Learn Theyʻre Totally Unconcerned.
Instead Of Taking To Heart What Everyone Thinks, Theyʻve Come Up With Something That Really Stinks.
So Watch & Get The Facts So You Can Give This The Ax.
Then Share This Video With One Other Person Today.
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"ITSʻ STRANGE WHAT THEY WANT TO CHANGE"
You Wonʻt Believe What They Want To Achieve After All The Criticism Theyʻve Received.
We Bet Youʻll Get Upset When You Learn Theyʻre Totally Unconcerned.
Instead Of Taking To Heart What Everyone Thinks, Theyʻve Come Up With Something That Really Stinks.
So Watch & Get The Facts So You Can Give This The Ax.
Then Share This Video With One Other Person Today.
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