tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post4640450262349844326..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Dirty Little SecretsJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76109299440772414272013-10-09T08:51:28.897-10:002013-10-09T08:51:28.897-10:00You wonder why the Auditor's office has not pu...You wonder why the Auditor's office has not published/reported any report since the CPA left the office. Aaah.... perhaps they don't know what to do or how to do an audit. Perhaps... that's also the reason why the Auditor wants the vacated position re-funded so he can hire someone who knows what to do.<br />Ho sad...sad... and shameful for the County of Kauai to keep an office filled with incompetent people hired because "I scratch his back" scenario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-14922078548518069562013-09-27T15:47:06.871-10:002013-09-27T15:47:06.871-10:00IMO - THE most important thing with the bill is th...IMO - THE most important thing with the bill is that it has lit a fire under the butts of the "kids". They will see how things 'work', and work to fix it, by volunteering for better candidates and for running themselves. Mahalo Gary and Tim, this could have never happened without you and I am deeply indebted to you for bringing the matches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-1696754144167018312013-09-19T22:28:46.251-10:002013-09-19T22:28:46.251-10:00Ernie Pasion is more competent than most current a...Ernie Pasion is more competent than most current appointees. He calls a spade a spade. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-35610942926648115312013-09-18T22:51:27.524-10:002013-09-18T22:51:27.524-10:00Test the water now and when the heavy rains come. ...Test the water now and when the heavy rains come. See what's in it. Might be safe, might be scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-2880998634894603642013-09-18T21:14:52.757-10:002013-09-18T21:14:52.757-10:00How can public works enforce diligently if they sa...How can public works enforce diligently if they say they need 8 people, Tim, but you only want to give them one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-56365892590184722682013-09-18T14:37:23.319-10:002013-09-18T14:37:23.319-10:00Tim, trust is a wonderful thing, but I think you h...Tim, trust is a wonderful thing, but I think you have moved into the realm of naiveté. For example, you still trust Doug Haigh, even though I exposed how he accepted those bogus formulas to approve "unsubstantial improvements." And when you tried to minimize 2491's enforcement needs by saying, it may come down to whether the companies are providing the data the law requires, I had to wonder, where the heck have you been? Because in case you missed it, that is precisely what's at the crux of the TVR law failure.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-24992637728804634722013-09-18T11:39:51.438-10:002013-09-18T11:39:51.438-10:00Joan,
Your right I tend to trust people until the...Joan,<br /><br />Your right I tend to trust people until they give me a reason not to. Yes I expected Planning to enforce the law and they did not. You know I support a specific investigation into this unexplainable systemic failure. And yes I am upset about the failure of parts of the planning department to act with unbised integrity. However the current leadership in Public Works with Larry and Lyle is strong and credible. They may be reluctant to get involved with regulation they dont understand at this point, but if they are legally obligated to regutate I have no doubt they will do so with diligence. <br /><br />Also I don't think DuPont Pioneer et al will falsify documents and data they have to file with the EPA, state and now the county and citizens of Kauai. (if bill passes) They are scientists and they keep meticulous records. The bill says they have to share the info which may lead to a realtively uncomplicated permitting and compliance plan that does not require huge scientific expertise to administer. <br /><br />Thanks again for facilitating the discussion.Tim Bynumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201651448517546727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-51341712377590215932013-09-18T10:12:25.627-10:002013-09-18T10:12:25.627-10:00I think the most valuable part of the Bill is the ...I think the most valuable part of the Bill is the right to know. Then, if illnesses do appear, or illegal spraying does occur, the companies responsible could be held liable. We would know what/when/how much they sprayed. Of course they will probably lie on their reporting forms, but they will eventually be held responsible, maybe 20 years down the line to the heirs of the dis-ceased. Like with cigarettes or asbestos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-28871299285189652902013-09-17T22:21:37.407-10:002013-09-17T22:21:37.407-10:00Can we also find out what is the cost incurred by ...Can we also find out what is the cost incurred by the taxpayers of the "six" audits that the contractors have done for the last 4 years and add to the salaries of all the staff in the auditor's office?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64721475759283569822013-09-17T20:44:48.450-10:002013-09-17T20:44:48.450-10:00See what happens when you speak the truth? The dis...See what happens when you speak the truth? The disciples can't handle it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-26553969617199593412013-09-17T20:34:55.204-10:002013-09-17T20:34:55.204-10:00Physician, heal thyself. First, get a brain transp...Physician, heal thyself. First, get a brain transplant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-86040612536774798842013-09-17T20:16:40.182-10:002013-09-17T20:16:40.182-10:00I have always felt that Joan Is PRO GMO. Gary n Ti...I have always felt that Joan Is PRO GMO. Gary n Tim you were ambushed by the Joanster.<br /><br />I think I'll be a brain surgeon tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-87302257371901150062013-09-17T19:20:10.878-10:002013-09-17T19:20:10.878-10:00And that didn't include the thousands paid to ...And that didn't include the thousands paid to contractors for the auditor's office. Audit the auditor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-14295054466730859852013-09-17T19:12:21.851-10:002013-09-17T19:12:21.851-10:00"if your going to dis him back it up!"
..."if your going to dis him back it up!"<br /><br />She did. She gave you the link to the website and it shows how that office hasn't produced anything in over a year despite Ernie Pasion and Lani Nakazawa costing the taxpayers over $200,000. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-28528526889103083372013-09-17T18:15:00.703-10:002013-09-17T18:15:00.703-10:00No one said the bill was nonenforceable.No one said the bill was nonenforceable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-33880862337743113722013-09-17T17:53:07.060-10:002013-09-17T17:53:07.060-10:00joan, you've disappointed me on all levels. If... joan, you've disappointed me on all levels. If you knew or was told by it's author,from the beginning that the bill was non enforceable, and you didn't include that in your blog from the start, you are just as fraudulent as those you rail against.<br /> And I know nothing about Ernnie Passion or his qualifications but from what I've read and heard he is doing a stand up job and if your going to dis him back it up! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-55473000452386483932013-09-17T17:00:37.594-10:002013-09-17T17:00:37.594-10:00I disagree - Joan, keep using even more Hawaiian ...I disagree - Joan, keep using even more Hawaiian words - It will promote interest in and help to keep that beautiful language alive! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8666251615648936242013-09-17T16:59:53.356-10:002013-09-17T16:59:53.356-10:00County Council 9-9-13 2:41:00
BYNUM: I don't...County Council 9-9-13 2:41:00<br /><br />BYNUM: I don't have any concern that people on Kauai are going to manipulate data or commit fraud. They're professionals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-75967627764168177002013-09-17T16:26:24.558-10:002013-09-17T16:26:24.558-10:00Anyone who lines up with that evil former prosecut...Anyone who lines up with that evil former prosecutor is corrupt. These sl*t puppets are a waste a human beings life.<br /><br /> SLAVES for the GOBAGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-74956015090235983932013-09-17T16:22:30.984-10:002013-09-17T16:22:30.984-10:00Joan, what does na'au mean to you? You use th...Joan, what does na'au mean to you? You use the word often. i have lived here all my life, understand what na'au refers to, but i never use it-----i save it for the Hawaiian people and their culture---it can mean many things---you too should put it on the side and save it for the Hawaiians! It just doesn;'t sound right when you use the word! Anyway, you sure made Hooser look like a bad guy! Good feed for the pro gmo group! You too are dividing the community!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-81880255196033490942013-09-17T15:02:36.888-10:002013-09-17T15:02:36.888-10:00I'm pretty sure that when most people hear the...I'm pretty sure that when most people hear the term government insider, they think "corrupt", "one of the boys", or something otherwise very negative. They certainly aren't going to think, "person I can trust". But ok, you're not saying that he's corrupt, but you are implying\ alleging that he's unqualified (that's what "over his head" means, after all). I think that's also unfair given that the only thing you seem to know about him is that he was once the deputy county clerk, and I don't see how you make the leap to "over his head". We disagree but I appreciate\respect your taking time to reply and I'll move on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-26552188294688114592013-09-17T14:45:38.164-10:002013-09-17T14:45:38.164-10:00Wait a minute. I never alleged he was corrupt. Tha...Wait a minute. I never alleged he was corrupt. That's your characterization. My assessment would be more along the lines of he's in over his head.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-88969033919076844262013-09-17T14:34:41.661-10:002013-09-17T14:34:41.661-10:00You describe him as insider. When we hear that ter...You describe him as insider. When we hear that term, and the context in which you used it, we think "corrupt", or at least, corruptible. All because he was once a deputy county clerk? That's it? That's your evidence that he's corrupt? Does the rest of this person's life - his other work background, education, character, etc. matter? I think that characterization, on so little evidence, is very unfair. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-61066777916057908462013-09-17T13:43:04.892-10:002013-09-17T13:43:04.892-10:00Tim, with all due respect, I'm sure you passed...Tim, with all due respect, I'm sure you passed the TVR ordinance with every intent that it would be regulated with enforcement. Yet it never was, and still isn't. I'm just giving people a heads up so their expectations for 2491 are in line with reality. It's not about Gary's character, it's about the way our county government functions. I believe Gary is coming from a place of good intentions.<br /><br />1:24 -- In this case, I define "insider" as a deputy county clerk, which is the position Ernie Pasion previously held. That, to me, is deep inside.<br /><br />And yes, I know for certain that not every person in government is corrupt, greedy or incompetent. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-26999382987123480712013-09-17T13:25:47.534-10:002013-09-17T13:25:47.534-10:00Sorry, I meant to write that many U.S. counties DO...Sorry, I meant to write that many U.S. counties DO NOT require that a county auditor be a CPA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com