2021-09-23 Redistricting Commission minutes (3rd Session)

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CALL TO ORDER: rd KOSSOW: Welcome to the 3 Session of the County of Hawaiʻi Redistricting rd Commission. Today is Thursday, September 23, 2021. My name is Bronsten. I’m the Chairperson here. I’d like to start with a notice announcement that I’ll read. Because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Emergency and State and Federal guidance on large meetings and gatherings, and pursuant to the Mayor’s Proclamations regarding COVID- 19, the Redistricting Commission meetings are currently not open to the public to attend in-person until further notice. Members of the public may view or provide oral testimony via the Zoom platform by requesting for this information as noticed on our posted agendas. Thank you for your understanding. I now call this meeting to order. The time is 9:35 a.m. ROLL CALL Welcome of newly sworn-in Commissioner Sumera-Lee KOSSOW: Let’s start with a roll call. Commissioners, when you are called upon, please indicate that you are present and whether you are in Hilo, Kona, or participating by remote virtually. Mr. Kauka? KAUKA: Thank you. Commissioner Lui, “Present and I’m Zooming in,” Commissioner Yoshina, “Here,” and that’s from Hilo. Commissioner Sumera-Lee, (No response), Commissioner Yadao, “Present, Hilo,” Commissioner Bath, “Present, Hilo,” Commissioner Akamu, “Present via Zoom,” Commissioner Lopez, “Present, Kona,” Commissioner Hustace “Present in Kona,” Chair Kossow, “Here, Kona.” Thank you. Chair, you have eight members present. KOSSOW: Commissioners, thank you for being present today. As a reminder, during this meeting we are working with Commissioners in multiple locations. The audio of the meeting is being recorded so as much as possible, let’s try to avoid overtalks as much as possible. Please keep your microphones on mute unless you are speaking, and we ask that for members of the public who are turned on as well. Commissioners in either chambers, your microphone can be activated by pressing the button at the base. I won’t be able to recognize you if the audio is not coming through so be sure to check if that’s on first when speaking. As I am presiding from Kona, Commissioners here with me, please turn on your light and get my attention so you can be recognized. For those in Hilo or remote, we’ll have to make a go for it so speak out with your name if you need be and I’ll recognize you. After I recognize your request to speak, please state your name for the record. If you don’t state your name first, we may interrupt to clarify who is speaking for the minutes. Thank you all. And Mr. Kauka, Ms. Sumera-Lee is not here. Correct? KAUKA: That’s correct, Chair. She has not connected yet. KOSSOW: Okay. 2