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LOPEZ: Yes, thank you. <br /> KOSSOW: Okay. Mr. Yoshina, thank you. <br /> YOSHINA: Just point of clarification, I need to have Mr. Lopez clarify his understanding <br /> of a public hearing and the content of the public hearing. Because I've been to public <br /> hearings where public information and for lack of better term, education is done. So, I <br /> may have a different view of what a public hearing is. <br /> LOPEZ: Thank you for the opportunity to provide what I believe a public hearing is, <br /> having sat in on many of`em. It's a forum hosted by some entity to listen to input on the <br /> topic of discussion. Whether it be legislation or what have you. Anybody can come and <br /> offer their expression of view and provide input. But it's not a forum where those on the <br /> dais, like us, can exchange dialogue with the testifier. It's a one-way communication. <br /> That's why when we have our public hearings, we remain silent. We hear what people <br /> have to say, and there's not opportunity for debate or discussion. So, while you may have <br /> I won't say may `cause you certainly have—sat in on what you call a public hearing <br /> where there's education in the form of the public telling us what they see in the education <br /> having been presented to them, that's fine. But we're here to listen and not to debate and <br /> discuss. That's my best understanding of a public hearing. Thank you. I yield. <br /> YOSHINA: Okay, thank you. <br /> KOSSOW: Alright, thank you. So, the motion's still on the table. Is there any other <br /> discussion? (No response.) Without hearing any, Mr. Kauka, please call the roll. <br /> Ms. Lui moved to make a recommendation to the <br /> County Council regarding revising the Redistricting <br /> Commission's public hearings process by way of <br /> changing the County Code, and then possibly the <br /> County Charter. Seconded by Mr. Hustace. <br /> The motion to make a recommendation to the <br /> County Council regarding revising the Redistricting <br /> Commission's public hearings process by way of <br /> changing the County Code, and then possibly the <br /> County Charter was carried by the following vote: <br /> Ayes: Commissioners Ah Nee, Akamu, Bath, <br /> Lopez, Lui, Yadao, Yoshina, Vice Chair <br /> Hustace, and Chair Kossow. <br /> Noes: None. <br /> KAUKA: Chair, there are nine ayes. <br /> 18 <br />