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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 Halvai" - Of <br />fice _fftce of the -,-A4ayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 * Phone (808) 961-8211 0 Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C * Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 <br />Phone (808) 323-4444 * Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />June 19, 2025 <br />C-) <br />C: <br />Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro, Inaba <br />and Members of the Hawaii County Council <br />County of Hawaii <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Re: Nomination of Alan Okamoto of Council District 7 to the Liquor Commission. <br />Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members: <br />I am pleased to nominate Alan Okamoto of Council District 7 to the Liquor Commission. <br />A lifelong resident of West Hawaii, Mr. Okamoto grew up in Kailua-Kona and is a proud <br />graduate of Konawaena High School and earned an Associate of Science degree from Hawaii <br />Community College. He is a dedicated father of two sons and a self-employed electrician with <br />deep roots in our community. <br />Mr. Okamoto has a record of giving back with solid organizations like the Friends of the Futures, <br />Aloha Meritorious Achievement Program and the He Alo A He Alo, Kealakehe High Alternative <br />Learning Program. His commitment to our youth and his desire to create a positive impact on <br />the island reflect his passion for a better County of Hawaii. Mr. Okamoto will bring valuable <br />insights and a strong community perspective to the Liquor Commission. <br />If confirmed, Mr. Okamoto will fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Jennifer Wilkinson and <br />serve a term ending on December 31, 2025. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my office. <br />Mahalo, <br />C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. <br />MAYOR <br />Council Action Due by: August 2, 2025 <br />Last Council Meeting: July 23, 2025 <br />cc: Alan Okamoto <br />Gerald Takase, Liquor Control Department Director <br />Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel <br />Hau'oli Sayles, Commission Secretary Comrn. No. —Sir <br />County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer, Ref. To: & M025- <br />Ref. Date <br />