Lowbrow mayor
Lowbrow mayor
I’m struck by two recent articles concerning Mayor Billy (Kenoi). The first is his failure to disclose land sales (Tribune-Herald, Sept. 21). The second is his so-called “candid” commentary during the hospitality social on Kauai with Mayor (Bernard) Carvalho (Tribune-Herald, Sept. 23).
In a public forum, Mayor Billy represents the people of Hawaii County. How he behaves, what he says and how it is said dignifies the office of the mayor.
The true character of an individual sort of sneaks in under the radar when inhibitions disappear with the use of alcohol, as in this situation. What was recorded of Mayor Billy’s rants appears to confirm his not-so-sterling character, from hostess bars to a surfboard, a bike, as well as stiffing the United Way.
The public obscenities just encapsulates it all.
George Thomas
Volcano
Still a republic
Would you publish for your readers and network with your peers to remind them all that the United States of America was founded as a republic and still is one.
Democracy is the death knell of a nation.
John Begg
Pahoa
Mahalo, Red Cross
Mahalo from the American Red Cross on the Big Island to all the volunteers who came from all parts of the Big Island, Oahu and the mainland to help during Darby, Madeline and Lester. Mahalo to the schools and gyms that provided evacuation shelters. Mahalo to Civil Defense, Parks and Recreation, and other agencies we work side by side with.
We work together, yet Red Cross is not a government agency and receives no funding from the federal or state government for disasters. Instead, we rely on the generosity of Hawaii’s people to provide critical services to our community.
Helping with the Hawaii Red Cross gives me a lot of personal satisfaction. It’s gratifying to know that together we can make a difference in people’s lives when disaster occurs and helping people to prepare for disasters beforehand. This is a service organization where compassion is really important.
Mahalo again for helping during our Big Island times of crisis. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please visit www.hawaiiredcross.org.
Donna Goldsworthy
American Red Cross volunteer, Hilo