Report to the Waipahu Neighborhood Board No. 22
Village Park Health Survey:
Last evening the law firm Tam and Stanford held a public meeting at Kaleiopuu School to present the results of their health survey of Village Park residents. I think this health survey raises enough questions that further government action is required. We must include the community of Royal Kunia in all future studies since they are right next to Village Park and residents there have raised similar concerns. I have requested Senator Daniel Akaka help us by getting EPA and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to undertake a comprehensive health study of Royal Kunia and Village Park. A copy of my letter to Senator Akaka and a press release are attached. It would be very helpful if the Waipahu Neighborhood Board passed a resolution requesting further study of pesticide contamination and related health concerns in Royal Kunia and Village Park.
Aloha Flea Market:
The Aloha Stadium Commission voted last Thursday, September 9, 1999, to not renew the contract of Edward Medeiros to run the flea market operation. Senator Sam Slom and I were the only two legislators to testify. Everyone who did testify supported Mr. Medeiros. Several hundred swap meet vendors were there to support Ed Medeiros. No one testified in support of what the Commission actually decided. Ed Medeiros built the swap meet over 20 years and now the state is taking over his business. All I know is that Medeiros pays the State $3.8 million a year, and the Stadium Authority is seeking bids that will earn them only $3 million a year. Something is wrong with this picture. My family and I were vendors at the swap meet at one time and we thought Mr. Medeiros was doing a good job.
Modernizing the Civil Service:
People sometimes wonder what a legislator does between sessions. I am working with the Labor Committee in meetings and seminars to modernize the civil service system. We are looking into broader job classifications, better training, a cafeteria plan for benefits, improving recruitment, etc. You can follow along by going to the following website:
http://www.state.hi.us/hrd/newcs.html
What I did during Summer Vacation, continued:
As a member of the Finance Committee, I am responsible for evaluating all bills that raise or spend money. This summer we have done site visits to schools, farms, fishponds, and farm bureaus, on Maui, Molokai, and the Big Island. Later this month we go to Kauai to look at the situation there. Our colleagues from the other islands expect us from Oahu to visit their islands and get familiar with their concerns - just as we take them around Oahu so they know our problems. Similarly, I and the other members of the Transportation Committee will be visiting harbors, airports and road projects on all islands.
9th Annual Heritage Festival at Hawaii's Plantation Village:
The annual Heritage Festival at Hawaii's Plantation Village will be October 2 and 3. See flyer.
Hawaiian Railway Society - Foodland and Sack n Save:
We have a unique part of history in our community - the Hawaiian Railway Society. From September 8 to 30, Foodland and Sack n Save will match contributions made to the Hawaiian Railway Society dollar for dollar. See the attached flyer for details.
October is Children & Youth Month:
Attached is the calendar of Children & Youth Month events. Those of us in the Legislative Keiki Caucus ask all of you to participate, have some fun, and celebrate Hawaii's keiki.
Monthly Newsletter by E-mail
We are thinking of sending out a monthly e-mail newsletter to keep everyone up to date. You can subscribe by contacting me at: repmoses@capitol.hawaii.gov
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