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PC-20 Page 2 June 15,2021 <br /> Committee Member Heather Kimball asked Ms. Armbruster how she would incorporate climate <br /> change and maintain cultural identity into her planning decisions. Ms. Armbruster responded that <br /> she is well aware of sea level rise, changing weather and precipitation patterns, and more <br /> extreme weather events and natural disasters. She believes that change and evolution are <br /> necessary to have the best access to healthcare, transportation, education, and resources. <br /> Ms. Armbruster also advocated for community hubs to provide resources to communities and <br /> serve as transportation stops as well. <br /> Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz noted that Ms. Armbruster has the credentials, education, <br /> and experience to serve, and that she brings innovative thinking while balancing cultural <br /> identity and place. Chair Kierkiewicz expressed her support her the nominee and believed <br /> Ms. Armbruster understood the responsibility her decisions would have on current residents and <br /> future generations. <br /> The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable <br /> recommendation and passed with 5 "ayes" and 4 "noes." Committee Members Inaba, <br /> Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, and Villegas initially voted"kanalua"before voting "no." <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication <br /> No. 279, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Shani Armbruster to the <br /> Leeward Planning Commission. <br /> 's <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> INABA X <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> KIMBALL X <br /> LEE LOY x ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR <br /> RICHARDS X PC REPORT NO.: 20 <br /> VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: JUL 0 7 2027 <br />