tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post7741456531886353657..comments2024-03-05T16:57:36.927-10:00Comments on dakinetalk...Live from Kaua'i,Hawai'i: "More Taxes" 'Glenn Mickens' (Special to dakinetalk)KimoRosenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-75250771948301587112016-03-16T12:56:09.564-10:002016-03-16T12:56:09.564-10:00Aloha Bettejo:
Thank you for the reply.
Just a co...Aloha Bettejo:<br /><br />Thank you for the reply.<br />Just a couple of things I would like you to consider.<br />1) Agree that the system that is now in place is not working--problems that are screaming at us. And yes, as you said, running out of fresh water. And the only sensible change is to bring in an experienced manager whose job it will be to put accountability and transparency into our government. <br />2) To live in the real world where vehicles will never go away--whether they be hybrid, electric hydrogen or whatever. Don't be a one issue blind person like JoAnn regarding buses--she is a very smart lady and no one on that council works harder at her job than she does. She believes that buses are the solution to our traffic problems but people WILL NOT ABANDON THEIR VEHICLES and that is a fact. <br /><br />We must put a moratorium on growth UNTIL THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN PLACE to handle what is proposed and that is not being done.<br />A county manager would have this at the head of his/her priority list.<br />Stay well, stay happy and stay involved.<br />Mahalo,<br />GlennGlenn Mickensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-34211544151202817362016-03-16T12:54:48.095-10:002016-03-16T12:54:48.095-10:00Thank you, Glenn. I agree with you about the madne...Thank you, Glenn. I agree with you about the madness of traffic, overdevelopment, and taxes. Further, we are actually running out of fresh water on Kauai: response from law makers? Build more hotels, mit swimming pools, more suburban sprawl--more cars, more traffic jams-more tourists. <br />What impresses me is how often we agree with someone we disagree with.<br />BTW, your wife has the sweetest voice. Love to both of you from me and my zoo. <br />Too many typos in my 'column' in Kimo's bloig today. I'm up to my neck in alligators here at home. I will, however, try to stay involved. Hope you watch and listen to Steve Saylor, videos by the guy running for President at the foot of my column. Very bright. Gifted. Good friend. Love his work and what he says....<br />Bettejo Duxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-35360253205368091332016-03-16T12:53:34.146-10:002016-03-16T12:53:34.146-10:00loha Bettejo:
There are hundreds of reasons why w...loha Bettejo:<br /><br />There are hundreds of reasons why we need a County Manager but I am sure that you are not satisfied with the direction this island is going--traffic, low income housing, road conditions, the homeless people, more taxes being proposed when we are not told where our present taxes is going, and on and on.<br /><br />All you really have to know is that 51% of municipalities across the US use this system and it is working. <br /><br />WE NEED ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND UNDER THE MAYOR/COUNCIL SYSTEM IT IS NOT THERE!!!!<br /><br />Stay involved, Bettejo and if you need more info about this system please let me know. Keep writing those good letters.<br />Regards,Glenn Mickensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-65967660458696454402016-03-15T22:02:39.105-10:002016-03-15T22:02:39.105-10:00Aloha Kimo:
thanks so much for the compliment--re...Aloha Kimo:<br /><br />thanks so much for the compliment--really appreciate it. Though I have fun trying to be our government watchdog I could never run for council or any other political position. I would continually vote for what I thought was right for the mass of the people and not worry about whether my vote would get me reelected. For me, that is the main thing wrong with most of the politicians---they worry about getting reelected and not about making sure that they are truly representing the people. <br /><br />And thanks for putting my testimony in your blog today--just as you said you would. I have another testimony ready for the next smart streets issue but the Mon meeting was canceled and the next one hasn't as yet been given. I can send it to you for your use when you need it but let me know if you want it. I am sure you have lots of other peoples testimonies that you want to print. <br />Mahalo and keep up the fine work.<br /><br />GlennGlenn Mickensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-47812771666903052512016-03-15T14:57:36.024-10:002016-03-15T14:57:36.024-10:00Tank you, Kimo.Amazing hoiw often you agree with p...Tank you, Kimo.Amazing hoiw often you agree with people you disagree with. LOL<br />Bettejo Duxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-70275619656491942732016-03-15T13:16:28.952-10:002016-03-15T13:16:28.952-10:00 Bettejo Dux Agreed, the council should not be abl... Bettejo Dux Agreed, the council should not be able to vote themselves pay raises this is ludicrous, especially since they are already highly overpaid fora part time job...KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-11130997508294598562016-03-15T13:10:11.040-10:002016-03-15T13:10:11.040-10:00Glenn, I really don't see the advantage of man...Glenn, I really don't see the advantage of manager.<br />But what I do see is a law passed that politicians can't vote themselves a raise. This is insanity. <br />People must get together on this. Who would oppose such an idea.Bettejo Duxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-81817441409646283542016-03-15T08:48:19.436-10:002016-03-15T08:48:19.436-10:00Serious intervention of some kind is definitely ne...Serious intervention of some kind is definitely needed. This island's traffic problem has a 20 year head start on the solution---and asking a major reason for the problem to heal the problem is more bad math.Roger "Micah" Deannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653777241725644144.post-55895232884334827002016-03-15T08:19:52.352-10:002016-03-15T08:19:52.352-10:00Glenn, I encourage you to run for county council--...Glenn, I encourage you to run for county council--- you are at every meeting meeting and spend more time on county matters than most paid politicians. Go for it. You got my vote. We may differ on a few issues but I love your honesty and passions. You are a true mensch! ;-)KimoRosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361372081221232289noreply@blogger.com