2021-10-28 Redistricting Commission minutes (6th Session)

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LOPEZ: Yes, thank you. I have seen from District 8 and District 7 both, in their Council Member newsletters, prominently advertising these meetings. One of the feedbacks I gave to both Dennis and to Cori, was that the advertising doesn't really, I mean they advertise the meeting, but it doesn't really speak to the public as to what's the purpose of it and why should they be interested. So, I gave them a couple of sentences as a suggestion to add to those advertising. That somebody reads it, and it just doesn't say what the meeting is, but it gives a little bit about what the purpose of it is and why it's important to them, and how and why maybe they should get involved. So, I hope those things got through. I know they did to Dennis. I don't know if Elections received that, but I did send it to both. Thank you. KOSSOW: Thank you, Mr. Lopez. Any other Commissioners? (No response.) Okay. We're moving over to unfinished business. COMMUNICATIONS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS KOSSOW: This is an ongoing item for map plans that are being proposed. Mr. Kauka? KAUKA: Unfinished business: I. Alternate Plans. The Commission may review, discuss, and consider any alternate redistricting plans received from the public pursuant to Hawaii County Code Chapter 36, Article 5. KOSSOW: Commissioners, this is the time we can continue discussion on the one plan that we have received, which is from Ms. Ford. Any questions or comments? We have Ms. Ford on Zoom if you have any questions for her. (Pause.) Any questions for Ms. Ford? BATH: Stephanie. KOSSOW: Ms. Bath. BATH: I'm having a challenge bringing up Ms. Ford's map on my computer. KOSSOW: Okay. We'll take a minute to pull it up. BATH: It's been loading for a long time. Maybe we could have somebody help here. KAUKA: Chair, we also have staff in Hilo who are working on looking to project that onto the screen. 6