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Council Chairman Dominic Yagong and Members of the County Council October 28, 2011 Page 2 Simsarian, Oshi (1 -year remainder of 3 -year term for resigning Wes Owens): Ms. Simsarian offers insight from a broad spectrum of experience including 15 years as a mental health counselor, dance, art and music program operations, and certification as a Master Gardener through the CTAR Program. She has been very active, particularly in the Pahoa area, during her six years as a small farm owner along the Pahoa - Kapoho Road. Oshi understands the importance of networking as a means of enhancing community support and participation in striving to implement actions called for in the PCDP. She also has a great deal of experience in seeking and securing grants to help fund community based projects. Siracusa, Rene (4 -year term): Ms. Siracusa has been a Puna resident for 52 years and has served multiple times on a number of County of Hawaii boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission and the current Redistricting Commission. Her knowledge of Puna history and the issues and concerns of residents combined with her extensive contacts throughout the community and the respect she has earned by a broad cross - section of the community will serve well to enhance the effectiveness of the Action Committee. Thank you for your favorable consideration of these appointments. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, Billy Kenoi MAYOR cc: Nominees Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, Planning Director Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel Amy Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel Larry Brown, Puna CDP Project Manager County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.