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Mitchell D. Roth <br />Mayor <br />Lee E. Lord <br />Managin., Director <br />Robert H. Command <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />0.10unN of ('71'abial"i <br />Offirr of fhrffinVor <br />25 AUPUni Street, Suite 2603 * Hilo, Hawaii 96720 * (808) 961-8211 0 Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />November 22, 2023 ""5 <br />Honorable Chair Heather Kimball and <br />7 ; <br />Members of the Hawaii County Council <br />25 Aupuni Street <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Dear Chair Kimball and Members of the Hawaii Council: <br />If is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Diane Nakagawa as <br />Finance Director for the County of Hawaii, pursuant to Section 6-6.2 of the Hawaii County <br />Charter. This appointment will be effective on Monday, January 1, 2024. <br />Ms. Nakagawa brings over 20 years of extensive public administration expertise, focusing <br />on economic development and budget administration. Currently serving as Deputy <br />Finance Director for the County of Hawaii since May 2022, she collaborates with the <br />Director of Finance to manage nine crucial divisions, overseeing functions such as <br />property management, treasury, and budget administration. With a career spanning <br />various roles, including Purchasing Agent for the County of Hawaii and positions at the <br />City of Phoenix and Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Nakagawa has demonstrated her <br />prowess in economic development, budget oversight, and strategic planning, backed by <br />a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in <br />Political Science from the University of Hawaii. <br />Ms. Nakagawa will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December <br />2,2024. <br />Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions <br />about this matter, please feel free to call me. <br />With Aloha, <br />Mitchell D. Roth <br />Mayor Council Action Due By: March 1, 2024 <br />Attachment Last Council Meeting: February 21, 2024 Comm. N®. <br />Ref. TO: <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref. Date 'P41)V 2 4 <br />