January 27 Program: Gary Hooser: Kauai's Bill 2491 - A case study in community empowerment

PLEASE JOIN US FOR LUNCH

Monday, January 27, 2014

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Miyama Main Hall, Harris United Methodist Church

Nuuanu Ave. and South Vineyard Blvd.

Ample parking - driveway off Nuuanu Ave.

 

Agenda:

11:30 Luncheon: Various Subway Sandwiches, Salad, Dessert by Marilyn——$5.00 Donation

Election of Kokua Council officers

 

11:50 Welcome: Introductions and Remarks, Larry Geller, President

 

12:00 Program:  Gary Hooser: Kauai's Bill 2491 - A case study in community empowerment

Kauai Council member and former state legislator and director of the Office of Environmental Quality will describe how community action can overcome strong economic and political pressure.

Citizens of Kauai worked together to pass Bill 2491 over the mayor's veto. The bill requires the largest chemical companies in the world to disclose their pesticide use and prohibits the use of these chemicals near Kauai schools, hospitals and homes, imposing criminal penalties for violations. This new law may face challenges during the 2014 state legislative session.

 

12:30 Questions and Answers

 

1:00   Adjourn 

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