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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, 2026 <br />co_. <br />Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba Z �? <br />and Members of the Hawai'i County Council -a o-< <br />County of Hawai'i -nC.- <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 =ten <br />Hilo, HI 96720 4o �,T <br />Re: Nomination of Lokelani Brandt of Council District 3 to the Public Access, Open Space, <br />and Natural Resources Preservation Commission. <br />Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members, <br />I am pleased to submit the nomination of Ms. Lokelani Brandt to serve on the Public Access, <br />Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) representing Council <br />District 3. <br />Ms. Brandt has demonstrated a deep and sustained commitment to the preservation and <br />stewardship of Hawai'i Island's natural and cultural resources. Born in Kane'ohe, O'ahu, and a <br />resident of Hilo and Puna since 1993, Ms. Brandt brings over 15 years of experience in historic <br />preservation across our island. Her work has spanned both private and government -owned <br />lands, including properties managed by the County, giving her a unique perspective on the <br />challenges and opportunities of managing these precious resources. <br />Ms. Brandt's extensive field experience, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative approach <br />make her exceptionally qualified to serve on PONC. <br />If confirmed, Ms. Brandt will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2028. If you have any <br />questions, please feel free to contact me or my office. <br />Mahalo, <br />C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D <br />MAYOR Council Action Due By: March 14, 2026 <br />c: Lokelani Brandt Last Council Meeting: March 4, 2026 <br />Diane Nakagawa, Finance Director <br />Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel <br />Eva Braman, Commission Secretary Comm. N . <br />Ref. To: <br />&:7i-- <br />County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />Ref. Date EEg : 6 &v <br />