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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. <br />Mayor <br />William V. Brilhante, Jr. <br />Managing Director <br />Merrick Nishimoto <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />County of Hawaii- Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />Phone (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />January 29, 2025 <br />Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba <br />and Members of the Hawaii County Council <br />County of Hawaii <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Aloha Chair Inaba and Council Members: <br />I am pleased to nominate Mr. Philip "Ippy" Aiona, of Council District 9, to the County of Hawaii <br />Water Board. Mr. Aiona is a 36-year resident of Hawai'i Island. <br />Mr. Aiona is born and raised in Waimea, a place where he and his wife, Genna, proudly raises <br />their young family. Mr. Aiona graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy in 2006 and <br />received his associate's degree from the California Culinary Academy in 2008. He's a small <br />business owner and entrepreneur looking forward to giving back to our island community. If <br />confirmed, Mr. Aiona will serve a term ending on December 31, 2029, replacing Mr. Benjamin <br />Ney. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I would appreciate your review and <br />favorable confirmation. <br />Mahalo, <br />C. Kimo Alameda <br />MAYOR <br />cc: Philip "Ippy" Aiona <br />Keith Okamoto P.E., Manager -Chief Engineer, Water Supply Department <br />Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel <br />Nora Avenue, Board Secretary <br />Council Action Due By: March 14, 2025 <br />Last Council Meeting: March 7, 2025 3 Corr, ®. <br />Ref. To: <br />Hof. '��e �_ 3 2025 <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />