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PONT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> DATE: January 19, 2021 Re: Comm. No. 80 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawaii <br /> TIME: 2:31 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Planning,to which was referred Communication 80, reports as follows: <br /> Communication No. 80, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated January 5, 2021, <br /> nominates Mark Travalino to the Leeward Planning Commission. <br /> Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Pomaika`i Bartolome, was in Hilo Chambers to introduce the <br /> nominee. Mark Travalino had just completed his term on the Board of Appeals, has experience <br /> with labor unions and in the construction field. Mr. Travalino has been a resident for 31 years, <br /> and has served on the Kona CDP (Community Development Plan) Action Committee and State <br /> Rehabilitation Council. If confirmed, he will serve a term ending December 31, 2025. <br /> Some members expressed concerns regarding the already strong union representation on the <br /> Commission, and the need to make sure Commission representation is diverse. <br /> Committee Member Maile David asked Mr. Travalino to explain his interest in key infrastructure <br /> needs and new development in West Hawaii, as stated in his application. Mr. Travalino <br /> explained his interest in affordable housing and education opportunities. In terms of <br /> infrastructure, he said there is a need to create revenue to maintain and build new infrastructure. <br /> Committee Member Matt Kdneali`i-Kleinfelder stated that he will vote accordingly with the <br /> Council Members whose districts the commission impacts. <br /> The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to council with an unfavorable <br /> recommendation and failed. <br /> PC Report No.: 6 <br />