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GOEAC-75 Page 2 October 7, 2025 <br />Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada explained that there is a map on the ICE website with a map <br />that shows where the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 287(g) agreements are in place <br />for states and counties to work directly with federal agents on deportation. She continued to <br />explain that there are only a few states where these agreements are not the default and <br />highlighted the importance of this resolution to affirm our County's stance on this issue. She <br />mentioned the difference between criminal activity and civil violations in regards to immigration <br />enforcement. She said that next budget season, she would like to see the addition of an employee <br />for the County Immigration Office in Kona, ideally one that speaks Spanish, to help support that <br />community. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Resolution No. 320-25, and recommends its adoption. <br />slm <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />JEIRN KAf IWA, CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT.NO.: 75 <br />ADOPTED: OCT 2 2 20q <br />