Steve Holmes's Blog (3)

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved over $1 million in energy retrofits this last week. They are using an energy financing approach that leverages tax credits and stimulus bill funding and pays for the balance out of energy savings created by the projects with no upfront capital cost to local taxpayers. While this is commonly used by agencies in Hawaii, it was a first for Loudoun County in spite of Virginia law which specifically allows for it.



Last year, I was… Continue

Well, we got beat by the big money campaign, but we stayed true to our principles by not taking special interest money and still came in second (out of 11).



Time to move on and find that next great opportunity to make a difference. No end to good causes.



Running for office is a very humbling experience. Lots of folks came out to signwave and help out. It was a true grassroots campaign. We'll just have to find other ways to fight the good fight on issues that matter. But… Continue

Noted environmentalist Steve Holmes is running again for the Honolulu City Council after serving 12 years previously.

He was term limited, but sat out a term and can now run again to represent Windward Oahu. He has a remarkable record of achievement. He added over 1,000 acres of land into park and preservation on the Windward side. He wrote and passed bills expanding recycling, saving energy, water conservation, and more.



Holmes For City Council

111 Hekili Street Suite A… Continue