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mean, we have not turned down any locals suppliers, you know that's one of our, I think <br />everyone here knows how popular the local spirits and wines and products are here. <br />So, I'd be happy to take a look, but I think that you're seeing, because of that <br />contraction in the market, because of that expansion, it is more challenging. We were <br />probably saying no to small suppliers today that we would have brought on five years <br />ago. But this is typically what we're talking about smaller wineries from California or <br />spirit producers from overseas. From a local opportunity, there's always entertainment <br />for that. I hope I answered your question. <br />Takase: Yes, thank you. <br />Okabe: The Director's question is often asked when we go to conferences and about <br />distribution, so that was a great question. Any other questions by Commissioners? <br />There was no further discussion by Commissioners. <br />Okabe: Hearing none, can I have a motion to close public hearing? <br />Taniguchi: I move to close public hearing. <br />Nishimoto: Nishimoto, second. <br />Commissioner Taniguchi moved to close the public <br />hearing; Seconded by Commissioner Nishimoto. <br />Okabe: Moved and seconded, discussion on the motion? <br />There was no discussion by Commissioners. <br />Okabe: Hearing none, all those in favor please say "Aye." <br />The Commissioners voted "Aye." <br />Okabe: All opposed "Nay." <br />There was no opposition by Commissioners. <br />Okabe: Any abstentions? <br />There were no abstentions by Commissioners. <br />Okabe: Hearing none, motion is carried. <br />The motion was carried unanimously. <br />MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING - THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 - KONA PAGE 13 OF 49 <br />