From the campaign headquarters of Ed Case:

Dear Friend:

I’ve always been passionate about staying in touch personally with those I represent. It’s just the only way to bridge the growing gap between us and our government, especially when your job is 5,000 miles away from Hawaii in Washington, D. C.

That’s why, as Hawaii’s Congressman, I held 172 Talk Story open community meetings across Hawaii and with our troops overseas. No moderator, no censored questions, no controlled discussion, just me and you discussing our concerns, sharing our goals, talking through differences, finding solutions.

The upcoming U. S. Senate election is crucial, as you decide who can best work for all Hawaii in the Senate for years to come, and who can best help our country fix our economy and care for our people. To help your decision, and help me represent you if you elect me, I’m taking our Senate campaign on the road throughout Hawaii to listen to your concerns, share my thoughts and answer your questions.

We’re kicking off our Talk Story Hawaii with six on my hometown Big Island Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16.

Here’s our schedule:

* North Hawaii
4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, Waimea School Cafeteria, 67-1229 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea

* South Kona/Ka‘u
10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 15, Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View

* West Hawaii
2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Konawaena High School Cafeteria, 81-1043 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua

* West Hawaii
4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, U-Top-It Restaurant, Alii Sunset Plaza, 75-5799 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona

* East Hawaii
7-10:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, Ed Case booth, Makuu Farmers Market, Highway 130 between Keaau and Pahoa

*East Hawaii
3-4:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, Puueo Community Center, 145 Wainaku St, Hilo

Refreshments served.

We’ll let you know of our talk stories throughout the rest of Hawaii in the months to come. I hope to see you at one soon.

Warm aloha,
Ed Case
U. S. Congressman (2002-2007)