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Comm. 1416/Res. 731-08 <br /> September 9, 2008 ' <br /> Page 2 <br /> Andrea Dean of Andrea Dean LLC testified from Waimea in support of Resolution 731-08. She <br /> described green-collar jobs as middle-class jobs, a pathway out of poverty, strengthens local <br /> communities, and helps solve environmental problems. She stated that there is a national green <br /> movement to improve the economy and environment through the creation of quality green-collar <br /> jobs that empower the middle class. She also provided the following resources for those who <br /> want to learn more about green-collar jobs: www.greenforall.org, www.vanjones.net, and a <br /> book, The Green Collar Economy, written by Van Jones. <br /> Council Member Donald Ikeda asked Brent Norris to explain what agreen-collar job is. <br /> Mr. Norris replied that it is similar to ablue-collar job except that it addresses a more <br /> environmentally friendly sector. <br /> Council Chair Pete Hoffmann stated that his office prepared atwo-page handout of frequently <br /> asked questions about the Green Jobs Act of 2007. He also stated that he has informed <br /> Congresswoman Mazie Hirono and her staff that the Council would be pursuing this initiative <br /> and asked for her assistance. Mr. Hoffmann then asked Mr. Norris if he was working with <br /> Hawaii County's Department of Research and Development. Mr. Norris replied that he is <br /> working with the department to provide educational classes island-wide. <br /> Council Member Brenda Ford spoke on the resolution. She stated that although it is important <br /> for the Administration to prepare a list of green-collar jobs that might be needed for Hawaii <br /> County, it is also important to look at how many positions would be needed for each green-collar <br /> <br /> job. <br /> Your Committee on Food and Energy Sustainability is in accord with the purpose and intent of <br /> Resolution 731-08 and recommends its adoption. <br /> dwe <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> FORD X <br /> RIGA X COMMITTEE ON FOOD AND ENERGY <br /> HOFFMANN X SUSTAINABILITY <br /> IKEDA X <br /> JACOBSON X <br /> NAEOLE X <br /> PILAGO X J YOSHIMOTO, CHAIR <br /> YAGONG x FESC REPORT NO. 06 <br /> YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: SEP 2 4 2008 <br /> <br />