Aloha Everyone!

I want to extend my deepest respect and gratitude to you for aiding and inspiring my campaign for Puna.  This campaign would not have been nearly as successful if it were not for your support.  It was a long and strenuous four months, but the lessons I have learned and people I have met are more than worth the effort. 

Although we did not make it past the primary, I feel as though we have won.  The incumbent, Faye Hanohano, spent roughly $9,000 on the first leg of this election.  This is almost 5 times the amount of money we have spent.  If you boil it down to the numbers, she paid $4.50 per vote, while we spent only $1.50 per vote.  That is a tremendous accomplishment for a 23-year-old facing off against union sponsorship and name recognition. 

Hopefully, this campaign will serve as a message to our representatives: that they must act quickly, efficiently, and sincerely to bring Puna its due, or they risk being replaced. It is my sincere desire that Puna has the best representation possible in the legislature and we must all advocate for a strong voice.

For the time being, I will continue to work for Puna outside of the State government.

Again, Mahalo to each of you for your support and trust. Here is a list of people and businesses who have contributed to this campaign that I would like to recognize for their generosity and kindness:

Allegra, Diana G.  
Beardsley, Barbara C.  
Brown, Jim D.  
Commendador, Frank F.  
Crutcher, Luella N.  
Day, Marcia A.  
Deehr, Allan  
Goltz, Albert  
Goltz, Thomas
Hawaii Paradise Suite 
Higgins, Denis  
Huston, Charlie
Jackson, Charlotte  
Jackson, Dayton  
Jeff Hunt Surfboard Shop
Kahn-Langer, Barbara  
Kelly, George H.  
Knight, Curtis A.  
Machado, Diana
Machado, John  
Machado, Thelma  
Madsen, Dan  
Marzi, Carla  
Marzi, Dominic  
Marzi, Jo Ann  
McGilyray, Kenneth  
Miller, Damien  
Pahoa Feed & Fertilizer 
Puna Geothermal Venture 
Ridenaur, Thomas  
Rioux, Robert O.  
Rokovitz, Daniel E.  
Rueppin, Gertrude  
Sheldon, Cheryl  
Sheldon, Stephen H.  
Siracusa, Rene  
Speck, Marvin  
Stephens, Darrell  
Thompson-Forrest, Suzan  
Von Aleman, Alexa M.  
Walsh, Patrick  
Wright, Jeffrey  & Robin 
Ing, Wendell Y.  

Sincerely,
Anthony Marzi

Aloha Everyone!

Back in my younger days-about six months ago-I would not have believed that such a community uprising in support of a kid from Pahoa would be possible.  I was afraid that communities would not take me seriously, and that I would not be considered a viable candidate for the State House of Representatives. 

Nevertheless, we got out there on the campaign trail and started meeting everyone while hearing concerns and offering solutions.  It was the shock of my life to be met by a wave of support and enthusiasm that has carried us onto the shores of this primary election.  Many of you were tired of politics as usual; of good ol’ boys, special interests, lobbyist control, and politicians whose priorities lay in mastering the district, rather than serving it and its people. 

I am running to work for the underserved people of Puna -my only home - with an activist’s approach, new ideas, energy and passion that are untainted by money and power.  I am here bearing the promise of a government of servitude, instead of a government of master hood, so that we can leverage technology to bring about an open government that is accessible to all people.

This is the time to craft a district based on the principles of progress and preservation, not blind development and social setbacks.  This is the time to strengthen the fabric of community, beginning with our keiki and extending through our kupuna.  This is the time for mass-transportation, for charter school support, for equality and opportunity amongst all of our people.  This is the time for environmental and social justice, renewable energy, and for a 24-hour medical center here in Pahoa!

I humbly and respectfully ask to take the burden of fighting Oahu and mainland bureaucrats from my parent’s generations so that we may protect and preserve our beautiful district.  More importantly, I ask for your trust in guiding our Puna towards a brighter future for all people of this ‘aina.

Mahalo and Take care,

Anthony Marzi

Anthony Marzi for State House Fundraiser

I would like to personally invite all of you to an afternoon of fun, food, family and friends at the Marzi for State House fundraiser this Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the historic Akebono Theatre in Pahoa village.

Featuring:
Comedy by Smith & Wesson
Tap Dancing by The Happy Tappers
Break Dancing by hiphop group “Cataclysm”
Rock and Roll by Twisted Tree

There will be hundreds of dollars worth of door prizes and auction items. $10 tax deductible campaign contribution per person.

I humbly ask your support and attendance.

Sincerely,

Anthony Marzi

You’re Invited

To a Hawaiian Shores Voters Forum

Who:             We have invited Fred Blas, Faye Hanohano, Anthony Marzi and Steven Sparks…the four candidates running for State Representative from District 4 to meet with you the members of Hawaiian Shores Community Association.

Where:         Honu Street Pavilion

                        15-2793  S. Honu Street

                        Pahoa, HI 96778

When:           Thursday August 28^th at 6:30 PM

Why:              To meet the candidates and learn more about how they are similar and how they differ on the key issues that mean the most to you.  

How:              Bring your questions to the meeting.  Each candidate will have three minutes to answer your questions regarding the state level issues that are of the most concern to you such as: healthcare, oil dependency, affordable housing, traffic and highway safety, schools, and protecting the environment just to name a few.

Questions?     Contact Suzan at Community Relations@hawaiianshorescommunity.com

Anthony Marzi at the UH Candidate Forum from Drake Weinert on Vimeo.

(August 6, 2008)

Pahoa Feed & Fertilizer has been serving Pahoa for eight years.They are a locally owned and operated small-business that can meet all of your agricultural needs.

Pahoa Feed & Fertilizer
15-2754 Old Government Road
Pahoa, Hawai’i 96778
Tel. (808) 965-9955
Fax. (808) 965-9997
www.PahoaFeedandFertilizer.com

(The Marzi Neighborhood Canvassing Crew)

Tomorrow, July 31, will be my first talk story event. It will be held at the Leilani Estates Community Association from 7:00-8:00 PM. For those of you from other communities, the Association is located on Moku Street in Leilani Estates. 

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Please bring your families, friends, and questions! Light refreshments will be served.

Mahalo, Anthony

The Puna CDP was adopted without amendments today in a 5-4 vote (Ayes: Jacobsen, Ford, Hoffman, Pilago, and Yagong).

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend so I prepared the following testimony which was read on my behalf:

Aloha.  My name is Anthony Marzi, and I am a democrat running for the District four seat of the Hawaii State House of Representatives.  The prologue of the Puna Community Development Plan ends with the words “E’ Kuleana kakou” which translates to “It’s everyone’s responsibility.”  For the past two years, the authors of the PCDP took that message to heart.  With the input of the community, they created a collective manuscript that will guide Puna through the tumultuous path ahead and towards a more self-sufficient, sustainable, and secure future.  This was a mass effort from the heart of Puna; from the people who live, work, and rest within our district.  As public servants, you must not belittle or trespass against the citizens who have taken the responsibility within their own hands. It is your job to promote and secure the will and way of the people.  So I urge you to please give up your political alliances and reservations, and pass this document.  Show us, the average residents of Hawaii island, that you care about the strides we are taking to improve our communities.  Show us that determination, compromise, and cooperative work is not in vain.  Most importantly, show us your allegiances lie with the people, and not the power.

 Meanwhile, over at Hilo High School I was tending to professional development sessions. We launched our online course management system today. This system gives teachers the ability to extend the class room online, diseminate course information, and boost student accountability. It has been a year in the making, and I am very happy to see the project to fruition.

Sincerely, 
Anthony