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Council Chairman J Yoshimoto and Members of the County Council Page 3 December 9,2009 listening to what other people thought in an effort to build consensus. She believes that the role of the COP Action Committee is to keep the community up to date as to the implementation of the COP and ask for support and input on that progress. 7. Leonard Librizzi (2-year term) is a three-year resident of South Kohala and the Kona Branch Manager for Hawai'i Modular Space. Leonard is a member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and participated extensively in the development of the Honolulu Metropolitan Traffic Plan. Through his participation in the Honolulu Metropolitan Traffic Plan, Leonard was able to share his experiences as a commercial tractor-trailer driver and an avid bicyclist providing first hand, his unique perspective from two extremes of the transportation spectrum. Leonard feels strongly about being an active participant in community affairs and believes if you have an issue with something, you should make your voice heard. 8. Jeannie Palermo (2-year term) recently moved to South Kohala and previously worked with the City of Carson as a Economic Development Specialist working with community and business organizations gathering input on various city-led projects. Jeannie is an active volunteer with the North Hawai'i Hospice and the Waimea Relay for Life. Her interests include economic development and historic and cultural preservation. Her perspective is that the role of the Action Committee is serve as a liaison between the community and the Planning Department. 9. Nancy Alvord (2-year term) has lived in South Kohala for five years and is a Real Estate Broker with Mauna Kea Realty. Nancy is Vice President with the HPA Ohana Association, member of the Kawaihae Canoe Club, and has been weaving lauhala with the Lauhala Weavers of Kona for the past six years. She believes that cultural and historic preservation is a high priority and that culture is the backbone of the community. Nancy sees the implementation of the South Kohala COP will require time and patience and believes it as a worthwhile endeavor. Your review and favorable confirmation of these individuals would be appreciated. Aloha, ~~<=-. Billy Kenoi MAYOR cc: BJ Leithead Todd, Planning Department Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel Appointees County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportuniiy Provider and Employer.