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P WMTC-1 Page 3 January 5,2021 <br /> I <br /> In response to another question from Mr. Chung, Mr. Rodenhurst said there is always room to improve <br /> the permit process. It is an area of active research, he said. <br /> i <br /> Mr. Richards emphasized the importance of having shovel-ready projects able to accept federal <br /> infrastructure dollars, in order to take care of aging infrastructure. <br /> Committee Member Ashley Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Rodenhurst to elaborate on other department <br /> projects where he has taken a personal interest. The nominee said his portfolio included the building <br /> permit process, maintaining roads, and shovel-ready projects. On the subject of transparency, <br /> Ms. Kierkiewicz asked the nominee to consider a public"dashboard" on the County website to keep <br /> the public informed as to progress on projects. <br /> Mr. Rodenhurst told Ms. Kierkiewicz that Puna connectivity is a top priority shovel-ready project, as is <br /> lava recovery, and that he would work on improving interdepartmental cooperation. <br /> Mr. Chung said he would vote to give the Mayor a chance to assemble his Cabinet, and stated <br /> Mr. Rodenhurst is qualified for the position,he is "well-intentioned," and has the community at heart. <br /> Ms. Kimball said that while she was originally undecided on the appointment, she was impressed by <br /> Mr. Rodenhurst's responses. She said Mr. Rodenhurst handled your Committee's questions and <br /> responded in a clear and intelligent way that made Ms. Kimball want to see what he could do as director. <br /> Committee Chair Susan L.K. Lee Loy similarly spoke in support of Mr. Rodenhurst, noting that he <br /> fulfills the criteria. There are multidisciplinary, multifaceted approaches to gaining administrative <br /> experience, she said, and for her it was a"no-brainer"to support the nomination. <br /> Your Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit is in accord with the purpose and intent of <br /> Communication No. 38, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Rodenhurst as <br /> director of the Department of Public Works. <br /> s <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS <br /> INABA X AND MASS TRANSIT <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> KIMBALL X <br /> LEE LOY x SN L. K. LEE LO"S <br /> RICHARDS X PWMTC REPORTN . 1 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: JAN 2 0 1,0 <br />