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Kona Lea Plantation Kona Coffee Hawaiian Gifts Kona Coffee-Kona Lea Plantation From the tree to the roast--we do it all and ensure quality in every step of the process Considered "one of the best Kona coffees" by the authors of Hawaii: The Big Island No Pesticides*No Herbicides All Natural Fresh Roasted Kona Coffee by Mail Our 100% Pure Kona Coffee is naturally grown and processed, then meticulously roasted and packaged while still warm from the roaster in protective foil bags that maintain peak freshness. We keep no inventory but rather roast to order so that coffee arrives within just days of being roasted. Order in Medium or Dark roast with a variety of sizes to choose from. Peaberry bean is available as well as Decaffeinated pure Kona coffee. All our prices include shipping. Order Kona Coffee Securely Here Custom Kona Coffee Service Save $3.00 per pound by signing up for our scheduled delivery service. Minimum 2lb per shipment at $29.00 per pound. Shipments can be every 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. Your credit card will be charged on the day of each shipment. Cancellation requires 2 weeks notice. More Information Here Gift Boxes - There's no better way to send your Aloha! Each assortment is beautifully displayed in an elegant gift box with a card for your message. Big Island Delight $45 --- 12 oz of pure Kona Coffee of your choice, 6 oz fresh roasted Macadamia Nuts, 8 oz Hawaiian Chili Pepper Jelly. Order Big Island Delight Securely The Coffee Lover $54 --- 16 oz of pure Kona Coffee of your choice, Aloha Coffee Cup, 4 Spiced Coffee Scented Hawaiian Coasters. Order Coffee Lover Securely The Big Kahuna $70 --- 16 oz of pure Kona Coffee of your choice, 8 oz fresh roasted Macadamia Nuts, 8 oz Hawaiian Chili Pepper Jelly, an Aloha Coffee Cup and 4 Spiced Coffee Scented Hawaiian Coasters. Order Big Kahuna Securely

Kauai HI

Hawaii - Kauai - Weddings Activities Kauai Printer Friendly Version Help us preserve the Islands. Tell our advertisers you found them on Alternative-Hawaii. WEDDINGS Coordinators | Photographers | Locations / Other Services COORDINATORS ABOVE HEAVEN'S GATE WATERFALL & BEACH WEDDINGS 41-1010 Laumilo Street Honolulu, HI 96795 (All Hawaiian Islands) Tel. (808) 259-5429 or 1-800-800-2WED (toll free) Fax 1-888-463-6933 (toll free) Email: Howie@hawaiiweddings.com Capt. Howie performs weddings at spectacular waterfalls in private tropical gardens. Our other locations include pristine beaches and sailing to off-shore islands. Our exotic parrots attend your ceremony as witnesses. Photo DIFFERENT DRUMMER WEDDINGS P.O. Box 82 Hanalei, HI 96714 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-7083 or 1-800-851-0291 Fax (808) 828-7084 Email: ddwk@hawaii.rr.com Walk your own path toward your destiny. Do the wedding your way. They can do weddings underwater, on mountain tops, in a rain forest and, of course, on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Photo HAWAIIAN ISLAND WEDDING PLANNERS (Islands of Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai & Lanai) Tel. (805) 279-8474 Fax (805) 480-0873 Email: weddings@hawaiianweddings.net Dedicated to planning your romantic dream wedding or vow renewal in Paradise. Personalized service on the Hawaiian Islands by experienced professionals. Happily Ever After should begin in Hawaii! Photo HAWAIIAN ISLAND WEDDINGS, INC. P. O. Box 2098 Kihei, HI 96753 (Islands of Maui, Kauai, Hawaii and Oahu) Tel. (808) 875-0350 or 1-800-368-5502 Fax (808) 874-9215 Email: weddings@maui.net Start your life together with a picture perfect Hawaiian Island Wedding. Serving all four major islands, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii and Oahu. "From the intimate to the ultimate." Photo ISLAND WEDDINGS & BLESSINGS P. O. Box 603 Kilauea, HI 96754 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 828-1548 or 1-800-998-1548 Fax (808) 828-1569 Email: wedding@aloha.net Providing custom ceremonies in exotic locations on Kauai for over 15 years. Personalized services for celebrations including Weddings, Vow Renewals, Commitment Ceremonies, Land, House & Project Blessings, Hawaiian Baby Naming, Couple Empowerment Rituals and Honeymoon Blessings. Photo KAUAI WEDDING CELEBRATIONS 2335 Momi Place Kilauea, HI 96754 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 828-6656 or 1-866-828-6656 (toll free) Email: info@kauaiweddingcelebrations.com Hawaiian weddings, ceremonies, and receptions expertly planned for a stress free wedding on Kauai - one of the best places on earth to celebrate your wedding day! Photo MAILE WEDDINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHY P. O. Box 1029 Kapaa, HI 96746 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 822-7444 or 1-888-822-2232 (toll free) Fax (808) 821-9010 Email: aloha@weddingsonkauai.com Assistance in the planning and coordination of your Kauai wedding, vow renewal or honeymoon. Their expert photographer has years of experience in capturing the essence of tropical island weddings. Photo MOHALA WEDDING SERVICES P. O. Box 398 Kapaa, HI 96746 (Island of Kauai) Tel. 1-800-800-8489 Email: mohala@hawaiian.net Love shining forth as light ... and music ... and flowers ... and the sounds of the sea ... and the beautiful scenery of Kauai. Let us coordinate your dream wedding. Photo RAINBOW WEDDINGS & CELEBRATIONS 6057 Lokomaikai Place Kapaa, HI 96746 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 822-0944 or 1-888-822-0944 (toll free) Fax (808) 822-0944 Email: vows@rainbowweddings.com Kauai Weddings and Vow Renewals. Among the islands of Hawaii, Kauai is considered one of the most romantic places for wedding vows or your renewal of vows. Rainbow Weddings of Kauai adds an air of eternal love to weddings or your vow renewal. Photo A SIMPLE MARRIAGE–KAUAI P.O. Box 662141 Lihue, HI 96766 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 742-6115 Fax (808) 245-8592 Email: asimple.marriage@verizon.net Specializing in affordable, caring, elegant weddings with a Touch of Hawaii. Licensed by the State and offering full coordination services. Stress free planning, beautiful ceremonies on the beach or location of your choice. Photo Top PHOTOGRAPHERS ISLAND ECHOES PHOTOGRAPHY P.O. Box 1035 Hanalei, HI 96714 (Island of Kauai) Tel. (808) 826-9386 Email: jspkauai@yahoo.com Specializing in Fine Art Photography and Photojournalism for weddings and family portraits, capturing the essence of your Kauai island experience! Affordable, professional, creative and high quality service. Photo Top LOCATIONS / OTHER SERVICES HANALEI COLONY RESORT P. O. Box 206 Hanalei, HI 96714 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-6235 or 1-800-628-3004 Fax (808) 826-9893 Email: aloha@hcr.com A secluded beachfront condo eco-resort in Haena - a magical area of unspoiled beauty. Fifty-two low-rise two-bedroom units all with fully equipped kitchens and lanais. Closest resort to the Na Pali coastline - popular with outdoor enthusiasts. A charming alternative to the mega-resort experience. (No telephones, stereos or TV's!). Rates: $180 to $335 per night. The resort has long been a favorite destination for honeymooners...now, for those who want to exchange their vows in paradise, they offer a complete wedding coordination service. An on-staff wedding coordinator is at your service to plan the wedding of your dreams - from the simple to the extravagant. Photo RIVER ESTATE P.O. Box 169 Hanalei, HI 96714 (North Shore) Tel. (808) 826-5118 or 1-800-390-8444 Email: info@kauaiweddinglocation.com One of Kauai's favorite wedding locations. River Estate offers the opportunity to celebrate your wedding vows in style in an ultra romantic and spiritual setting with the whole family! From secluded honeymoon accommodation to the ability to house groups of up to 20 people on a single private estate, this property can accommodate a variety of vacationer group configurations on the spacious grounds in privacy and comfort. Rates: Accommodation from $175 per night. Inquire about Wedding Services. Photo TRAVEL TO PARADISE 305 Hahani Street, # 187 Kailua, HI 96734 (All Hawaiian Islands) Tel. 1-877-965-4358 (toll free) Fax 1-888-576-9650 (toll free) Email: aloha@traveltoparadise.com Let us share our Paradise with you. We have a feel for the islands that only comes from living here. All of the islands can fulfill your every wish, yet some offer special places to make your wedding or honeymoon even more memorable. Looking for a romantic hideaway? a location central for the whole family's fun? or the ultimate luxuries of a 5-star resort? Travel to Paradise can help you make the right decisions to turn your dreams into reality and ensure your travel is hassle-free. 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Lahaina/Kaanapali Kihei/Wailea Kahului/Wailuku Hana/Kipihulu

Maui - Lahaina / Kaanapali HOME  l   FAQ'S  |   BECOME A MEMBER  |   MAKE RECOMMENDATION GO TO MY PICKS powered by FreeFind Listings by Category Accommodations Hotels Resorts Condos Apartments Bed & Breakfasts Camping Cottages/Ohanas Hostels Houses Retreats Activities/Attractions Agri-tourism Beaches and Parks Eco-tourism Excursions Golf Helicopter Trips Hiking Horseback Riding Museums/Cultural Centers Other Activities Places of Interest Scuba/Snorkeling Surfing Entertainment Arts / Culture Cinemas Lu'au Music Nightspots and Dancing Production Companies Theater Shows Restaurants/Catering Asian Bakeries Bar & Grill Catering Continental Family Fish and Seafood Hawaiian/Plate Lunch Latin/Mexican Pacific Rim Steak Houses Coffee Shops Other Restaurants Weddings/Events Catering Clergy/Ministers Consultants/Planners Flowers/Florists Formal Wear Honeymoon Licenses Limousines Photographers/Video Shopping Apparel Appliances Art Galleries Automotive Centers/Malls Drug Stores Furniture/Lighting Gas Stations Gifts Hardware/Garden Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Jewelry Markets/Grocery Stores Organic/Health Food Stores Other Stores Perfumes/Cosmetics Sports Swap Meets/Farmers' Markets Wholesalers Travel/Transportation Airlines Automobile Rental Cruises Limousines Shipping/Storage Taxis/Shuttles Tours/Excursions Travel Agencies Trucking/Moving Health/Wellness Acupuncture Alternative Healers Chiropractors Coaching/Counseling Dentists Doctors Fitness/Exercise Health Plans Massage Medical Centers / Clinics Nutrition/Weight Management Other Medical Services Spas/Health Centers Veterinarians Yoga Real Estate Agents Mortgages Resources Title Companies Business Services Accounting Advertising/Publicity Attorneys Automotive Services/Repair Banks/Financial Services Beauty Salons and Services Builders/Contractors Cleaning/Maintenance Computer Copying/Printing Electrical/Plumbing Employment Graphic Design Insurance Interior Decorating Landscaping/Gardening Marketing Services/Research Mortuaries / Cremation Services Newspapers/Magazines Office Supplies/Equip. 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Some of the more interesting sites are the Banyan Tree in the main plaza, the Courthouse, the Baldwin Home, and the Carthaginian II. Ka'anapali with its 4 miles of glorious beach, is Maui's westernmost point. It begins where Lahaina ends and continues north along Rte. 30 until it runs into the village of Honokowai. Ka'anapali is Maui's resort coast with 500 acres of fun and relaxation. There are 6 luxury hotels, a handful of beautifully appointed condominium properties, a shopping mall and museum, 36 holes of world-class golf, many tennis courts, and a multitude of restaurants. ACCOMMODATIONS Bambula Inn - 518 Ilikahi St. Lahaina - (808)667-6753 (808)667-6753 Affordable Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Studio - Great View - 475 Front St., Lahaina - (808)667-7618 Lahaina Shores - 475 Front St., Lahaina - (808)661-4835 / (800)642-6284 Maui Marriott Resort & Ocean Club - 100 Nohea Kai Drive Lahaina - 808-667-1200 The Spinnaker - 760 Wainee St., Lahaina - (808) 667-9028 ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS Expeditions Lanai Ferry - Lahaina Harbor Lahaina - (800)695-2624 (808)661-3756 Hula Surf School - Lahaina - (808)280-0103 (808)661-7877 Kaanapali Beach - Off Kaanapali Parkway Lahaina - Napili Beach - off Honoapiilani Road Lahaina - Old Lahaina Book Emporium - 834 Front St. Lahaina - (808)661-1399 ENTERTAINMENT Old Lahaina Luau - 1251 Front St., Lahaina - (808)667-1998 / (800)248-5828 Ulalena - 878 Front St., Lahaina - Toll free (877)688-4800 RESTAURANTS/CATERING Alexander's - Lahaina - Lahaina Square, 840 Wainee St. Lahaina - (808)667-9009 Buns of Maui - Old Lahaina Center - 878 Front St., Lahaina - (808)661-4877 Castaway Cafe on the Kaanapali Beach - Maui Kaanapali Villas and Resort Lahaina - (808)661-9091 Compadres Bar & Grill - Lahaina Cannery Mall Lahaina - (808)661-7189 Denny's Restaurant - 840 Wainee St. Lahaina - (808)667-7898 Fish and Game Brewing Co. & Rotisserie - 4405 Honoapiilani, #217 Lahaina - 808-669-3474 Hula Grill - 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy., Lahaina - (808)667-6636 Kahuna Kabobs - Lahaina Market Place Lahaina - (808)661-9999 Maui Tacos - 840 Wainee St. Lahaina - Lahaina Square - (808)661-88 Napili Plaza - (808)665-0222 Mr. Sub Sandwiches - 129 Lahainaluna Road # 101 Lahaina - (808)667-5683 Old Lahaina Luau - 1251 Front St., Lahaina - (808)667-1998 / (800)248-5828 Sansei Japanese Restaurant - The Kapalua Shops - 115 Bay Dr., Ste. 115 Kapalua - Kapalua (808)669-6286 Vinny's Pizza - 840 Wainee St. Lahaina - (808)661-6773 WEDDINGS/EVENTS Be Married on Maui - 3823 Lower Honoapiilani Rd., Ste. 112 Lahaina - (808)669-8555 / 1-888-542-9520 Grace and Style, Inc. - P.O. Box 11041 Lahaina - (808)575-9354 / toll-free (866)524-1310 Rev. Katherine Heart - P.O. Box 12500 Lahaina - (808)667-7618 SHOPPING Front Street - Lahaina - Kapalua Shops - next to Kapalua Bay Hotel Kapalua - Lahaina Cannery Mall - Off Honoapiilani Hwy. next to Front Street Lahaina - (808)661-5304 Lahaina Center - 900 Front St. Lahaina - (808)667-9216 The Mind's Eye Interiors - 1068 Limahana Place Lahaina - (808)667-7748 Whalers Village Shops/Restaurants - 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy.,Bldg. H-6 Lahaina - (808)661-4567 (800)245-9229 Wharf Cinema Center Shops & Restaurants - 658 Front Street Lahaina - (808)661-8748 HEALTH/WELLNESS Katherine Heart - Spirit-Centered Life Coaching - P.O. Box 12500, Lahaina - (808)667-7618 BUSINESS SERVICES Maui Vision Magazine - Maui Promotions - 3666 L. Honoapiilani Rd. 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StopMoskowitz :: The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem Support the Coalition with your Donation Donation Amount $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $250.00 $500.00 $1000.00 thank you The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem P.O. 67903, Los Angeles CA 90067 310 553-1146 email In 1988, Irving Moskowitz, a retired MD and local hospital owner, bought the non-profit Hawaiian Gardens Bingo Club, on Carson Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. The City Council gave his family-controlled Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation a monopoly on charitable bingo, which persists to this day, even though Moskowitz never lived up to his promise to donate most of the proceeds locally. He simply recalled or ran candidates against City Council members who challenged his monopoly and continued to run the taxpayer-subsidized bingo as a private piggy bank. more... The links below point to in-depth sections that show how Moskowitz has exploited the small community of Hawaiian Gardens, plus links to a damning state legislative report on Moskowitz's gambling operations. How Moskowitz Profits from his Hawaiian Gardens Non-profits *NEW* Moskowitz Hospital's tax-exempt status - an abuse of public trust? *NEW* Moskowitz's Charity Bingo Spotlight on the Moskowitz Casino Project - How Moskowitz got a sweetheart deal to build his casino and put Hawaiian Gardens deep in hock Moskowitz's Behavior in Hawaiian Gardens How Moskowitz seized political control of Hawaiian Gardens and got the casino deal he wanted by secretly switching contracts In July 2000, after a lengthy investigation, the Chairman of the California state legislature's Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) released a damning investigation of Irving Moskowitz's activities in Hawaiian Gardens Aftermath of the JLAC Chairman's report Maldef sues Moskowitz's bingo for exploiting workers State legislative action in 2000 and 2001 calls attention to problems of "mega-bingos" like Moskowitz's Moskowitz exports millions in bingo profits to hard-right opponents of peace and justice Non-profit profiteering in Hawaiian Gardens Dr. Irving Moskowitz has made much of his reputation as a philanthropist in his bid to win approval to operate his Hawaiian Gardens casino. But Moskowitzs track record of less-than-charitable activity in Hawaiian Gardens belies his self-image of an altruistic benefactor a careful examination of his financial records and those of his non-profit foundation show that the majority of his contributions resulted in either financial gain or increased political influence for himself. What follows is an excerpt from a forthcoming Coalition for Justice white paper explaining how Irving Moskowitz has used his Irving I. Moskowitz Foundation and other ostensibly non-profit organizations to his own benefit in Hawaiian Gardens. We have carefully sifted through foundation IRS forms, court and property records, lease agreements, the California state business registry as well as conducting numerous interviews with community leaders in our effort to follow a money trail proving Moskowitz has engaged in non-profit profiteering in Hawaiian Gardens. Click here to read more. Update: Since posting this report on our website, more information has come to light that strongly suggests that Moskowitz's non-profit Tri-City Regional Medical Center is in violation of Internal Revenue Service rules qualifying health care providers for tax-exemption. (Click here to read more) Moskowitz's "charity" bingo Over the years, the bingo club has netted tens of millions of dollars and Moskowitz has funneled the bulk of the money to extremist Israeli causes [see Blocking Mideast Peace ] By contrast, Moskowitz's use of bingo funds in Hawaiian Gardens has been strategically stingy. Moskowitz gave multi-million dollar donations from the bingo to organizations in Hawaiian Gardens - they just happened to go mainly to the hospital Moskowitz owns and the food bank he and his family control. Moskowitz's bingo operation has in the past supported the Hawaiian Gardens government. But that was from 1995 to 1997, while he campaigned for approval of his casino. In 1999 his total giving to the city was $35,000! The bingo operation takes advantage of a state law that requires that bingo parlors must be charities, staffed by volunteers. The Moskowitz Foundation staffs the bingo with immigrant "volunteers" who work set schedules only for tips – no wages or benefits. MALDEF, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, is suing the Moskowitz bingo on behalf of 24 unpaid bingo workers. [see MALDEF Suit ] Irving Moskowitz used his bingo to hijack Hawaiian Gardens' political life and its development funds If he gets a long-pending casino license, he will continue to snatch this community’s future. In the mid-1990s, Irving Moskowitz used his "charity" bingo to gain political control of Hawaiian Garden, a predominantly Latino, low-income city. He then put the City millions of dollars in debt to build his casino. California's gambling authority is in the process of deciding whether to license Moskowitz's casino. We believe Moskowitz should not get the license, because it would mean the government endorses his abuse of Hawaiian Gardens. Based on the business practices Moskowitz’s has employed in running his bingo parlors, we are certain that if he gets a license, Moskowitz will not pay the casino taxes to Hawaiian Gardens, and instead will leave residents to pay off the casino’s debts! Click here to see how. [see DDA ] Moskowitz's Hawaiian Gardens Casino In 1993, Moskowitz pushed through a sweetheart deal with the Hawaiian Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency to develop what, at the time, everyone thought would be a large retail complex. But by 1995, Moskowitz was backing a ballot measure on a casino—spending over $500,000, almost $200 a vote, much of it to street gang "campaign workers." Hawaiian Gardens took a financial beating from the development of the casino. The 1993 deal stuck left the city's Redevelopment Agency paying many costs commonly born by developers. The financial burden so drained the Agency that its auditors warned it might go belly up. The City Council bailed out the Agency with more than $3 million. Then, with the casino still unfinished, the city borrowed $3.5 million from Dr. Moskowitz to finance additional Agency spending on the casino. The city then floated bonds to pay the debts that Moskowitz forced it to incur – including a million-dollar bill from his lawyers. The bonds are secured by the very casino revenue taxes which once promised prosperity – and which [see DDA ] we believe Moskowitz will probably stop paying if the state gives him a gambling license. Immediately following on this page are news stories. Use the links on the left to learn more on other pages in this section... The Bingo Connection by Christopher D. Cook 01 September 2000 Mother Jones “Like all bingos in the state, the Hawaiian Gardens club is run by a not-for-profit foundation. But while most bingos raise less than $100,000 a year for local churches and schools, Hawaiian Gardens is neither small nor local. The operator of the club has made international headlines for inflaming tensions in the Middle East.” Meanwhile, residents are struggling to make ends meet serve as “volunteers” in the bingo club, working solely for tips. This article looks at the Hawaiian Gardens bingo club and casino and controversial business dealings of Irving Moskowitz. It also gives background on Moskowitz's life and a brief history of the city of Hawaiian Gardens. The Last Good Cop by Ron Russell 18 February 1999 New Times Los Angeles Walter McKinney, the former Hawaiian Gardens police chief, lost his job in a tale of justice run amok involving the local Mexican Mafia prison gang. The good cop lost his job in a combustible combination of local politics, Sheriff's Department resentment, an exceedingly aggressive district attorney's office, and a judicial system that, in the end, chose to punish an exemplary cop's lapse of judgment with its eyes closed. California Bingo Hall Plays on World Stage by Charlie LeDuff 25 November 2002 The New York Times “This is a rundown town in the rundown eastern corner of Los Angeles County. Besides the palm trees, little here suggests Hawaii,” begins the report, which focuses on the massive, purportedly charitable Hawaiian Gardens bingo operated by "the reclusive and wealthy doctor, Irving I. Moskowitz," and the poor, predominantly Latino city, where Moskowitz also has a for-profit casino. Controversy in a Small, Casino Town by Douglas P. Shuit 25 March 1999 Los Angeles Times "The physician considered by some to be the city of Hawaiian Gardens' absentee landlord is stirring the pot again. This time, Irving Moskowitz -- who controls legal gambling in Hawaiian Gardens and keeps the city alive by funneling millions of dollars in gifts through a charitable foundation -- is said to be the force behind the abrupt resignation of City Atty. Julia Sylva. And the city attorney is not going quietly." Hawaiian Gardens Card Club Faces Legal Wrangle by Joe Segura 24 March 1999 Long Beach Press-Telegram This story reports that Hawaiian Gardens' assembly member called for a review of Hawaiian Gardens card-club development plan. It also reports that city attorney Julia Sylva, a Moskowitz opponent, resigned after a new solidly pro-Moskowitz government took office. "HAWAIIAN GARDENS - Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach, said Wednesday he wants to review Hawaiian Gardens' card-club development plan to determine whether state law restrictions on public-fund use is being ignored. The city's Redevelopment Agency has been involved with Irving Moskowitz for the past few years in an effort to build a multimillion dollar card club - and the city's tab has reached about the halfway mark of a potential $20 million bill, according to former City Attorney Julia Sylva." Meanwhile, as a new, solidly pro-Moskowitz government took office, Julia Sylva, the Hawaiian Gardens city attorney long at odds with Moskowitz' attorney and local potentate Beryl Weiner, resigned. [The coalition heard residents say that, if Sylva hadn't resigned before the first meeting of the new City Council, she'd have been fired during that meeting.] " View all news reports 2003 the Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem