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� e Gepp <br /> I 10 7� <br /> i'. <br /> December 22, 2016 :11 <br /> validate that these are statewide issues. Vice President Kanuha agreed <br /> and welcomed the presence of a senior member to advocate for the issues. <br /> Mr. Ishikawa noted that The Garden Island, the two newspaper entities <br /> on the Big Island, and The Maui News have committed to do interviews <br /> with the neighbor island representatives during the first or second week <br /> of January. The Advertiser, Hawai`i Public Radio, and Civil Beat have <br /> committed availability on January 17, 2017 to interview representatives <br /> regarding the legislative package. Mr. Ishikawa added that the draft <br /> op-ed will be finalized within a week, and the final version will be <br /> submitted to the Star Advertiser and the neighbor island newspapers. <br /> Secretary Rapozo requested that a paper on talking points be developed <br /> to assist members in putting forward a consistent message. Members <br /> also discussed utilizing social media as an additional avenue to present <br /> HSAC's position. <br /> VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> A. Scheduling of the next meeting. <br /> The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, <br /> January 17, 2017, at 10 a.m. on O`ahu, followed by a Legislative Briefing <br /> at the State Capitol at 12 Noon. <br /> B. Other announcements. <br /> There were no other announcements. <br /> VIII. ADJOURNMENT <br /> On a point of personal privilege, President Victorino expressed his gratitude for <br /> the opportunity to serve on HSAC, as well as the knowledge acquired under the <br /> leaderships of past HSAC President Rapozo and past NACo President Hokama. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 12:13 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> MEL RAPOZO, Secretary <br /> Hawai`i State Association of Counties <br />