Jo Patacscil was the matriarch of a large Filipino family that lived on a large lot of land in Kaneohe. You had to take a road on the side of Haunani-Kay Trasksʻs place to get there.
She was a protector of the meadowland and didnʻt want anyone developing it, as she was concerned about flooding issues. She knew everybody and naturally understood politics.

Ardent supporter of anti-eviction folks, Jo Patacsil, speaks at Niumalu-Nawiliwili Kauaʻi rally (29 November 1975) Negative: 2929-4-19

Heʻeia Meadowland resident Jo Patacsil supports Waiahole-Waikane residents at State Land Use Commission re-zoning hearing (21 October 1974) Negative: 2752-3-27A

Jo Patacsil and her mother protested evictions from their home on the edge of the Heʻeia Meadowland at Stop All Evictions protest at the state capitol (14 February 1976) Negative: 2950-4-36

Heʻeia resident and small landowner Jo Patacsil and her mother join with other protesters at the state capitol to Stop All Evictions (14 February 1976) Negative: 2950-4-35