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Merit Appeals Board June 22, 2023 <br />MR. LEOPOLDINO: Thank you. <br />CHR. CABANAS: Would you like to say anything else, Waylen? <br />MR. LEOPOLDINO: Yes. Yes, I would like to say a few words. It does seem like it was just <br />yesterday when I was being appointed to the director. As Charlie mentioned—short timer. <br />But it was a very tough decision to leave this position because it was—from the first day I <br />entered the master's program with UH Manoa in the human resources program that was this <br />position has been my goal and it's been 20 years since I started that program. And I did it. I <br />worked hard and I'm here before you today. <br />Circumstances have changed in my life and I lived in San Francisco for most of you—most of <br />you may know—for a year. In 2018, I worked for the City and County of San Francisco. I <br />really enjoyed my time there. Since I moved back to Hilo, I visited frequently and I kept my <br />connections with my friends there and my colleagues. <br />And I was presented with this opportunity, which excited me to be in employee development <br />for the City of San Mateo. And so, the opportunity and the offer was just too good to refuse. <br />And I absolutely loved the Bay area, specifically, on the peninsula. <br />And so, I look forward to what comes next. It was a hard decision because I also had to think <br />about what I'm leaving behind. A lot of great people. And I know it's not goodbye. I know it's <br />just—we're going to continue to remain connected. And I'm glad that we've accomplished a lot <br />together. It wasn't just me. We have a great team and I'm excited for what's coming up with the <br />team—and for Danny to step in temporarily. So, we're excited about that. And it helps me leave <br />on good terms, knowing that that the department is in good hands—in addition to you all, as <br />being great leaders and advisors to our director of human resources. I'm very comfortable with <br />moving on. <br />And so, again, thank you all for the advice and the ability to collaborate with you all for the last <br />two years. It's been well received and very, very helpful. And so, good luck to everybody. <br />Thank you. <br />MR. WISEMAN: Yeah, Waylen, I have one question I probably saw it—I've seen it before. <br />But what's your new position in San Francisco. <br />MR. LEOPOLDINO: My position is going to be Senior Human Resources Analyst. <br />MR. WISEMAN: For the city? <br />MR. LEOPOLDINO: For the City of San Mateo. <br />MR. WISEMAN: I see. <br />Page 7 <br />