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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) 961-6553t�3 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 rn <br />Phone (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 c— <br />a- <br />January 15, 2026 <br />Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba <br />and Members of the Hawai'i County Council <br />County of Hawai'i <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Re: Nomination of Kanoe Suganuma tMlson to the Windward Planning Commission <br />representing the Puna Judicial District. <br />Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members, <br />I am honored to submit the nomination of Ms. Kanoe Suganuma Wilson to serve on the <br />Windward Planning Commission representing the Puna Judicial District. <br />cry <br />Ms. Willson grew up in Keaukaha and graduated from the Kamehameha Schools in 1991. She <br />earned a B.A. and M.A. in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, an M.Ed. <br />from Chaminade University, and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. <br />She is a senior project manager with Kamehameha Schools, an entity she's been with for <br />almost three decades. Ms. Wilson brings a systems -level, community -grounded perspective <br />rooted in 'aina-based practice, cultural integrity, and public process. Her strong commitment to <br />advancing long-term community well-being for Hawai'i Island will benefit her as a commissioner. <br />If confirmed, Ms. Wilson will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2030. If you have any <br />questions, please feel free to contact me or my office. <br />Mahal o f our consi eration, <br />C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Council Action Due By: <br />MAYOR Last Council Meeting: <br />c: Kanoe Suganuma Wilson <br />Jeffrey W. Darrow, Planning Director <br />Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel <br />Melissa Dacayanan-Salvador, Commission Secretary <br />February 28, 2026 <br />February 18, 2026 <br />Comm. No. <br />Ref. To: firKJ <br />Ref. Date �JAN 1 6 9026 <br />"R <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />