October 28, 2025 Youth Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

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YouthCommissionMeeting Minutes October 28, 2025 22, 2025, which was seconded by Commissioner Halemanu. The motion was carried by a vote of 8:0. b. Approval of the regular meeting minutes of September 23, 2025. Chair Konanui-Tucker called for public testimony. There being no public testimony, the meeting continued as follows. Action: Chair Konanui-Tucker called for a motion to approve. A motion was made by Commissioner Tominaga to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 23, 2025, which was seconded by Commissioner Rudo. The motion was carried by a vote of 8:0. CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS None BUSINESS a. Press Secretary Report None c. County Council Report by Council Member Jennifer Kagiwada 1) The H has proposed state legislative priorities for 2026, which include: i. Requesting the Department of Education to make recreational facilities accessible to the public during non-peak hours and on non-school days. ii. Affirming Counties' authority to regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. iii. Advocating for funding to support enforcement and awareness regarding gun violence protective orders. iv. Proposing the creation of a state Homeless Services Fund. v. Supporting workforce development initiatives for green jobs, food systems specialists, and county government positions. 2) Update on County Council Bills/Resolutions i. Council Bill 83: A bill aimed at prohibiting plastic and polystyrene food and service ware was amended by the County Council Policy Committee on October 8. It has been forwarded to the Council for consideration on December 3, following a hearing at the Environmental Management Commission which is preparing a letter of support. ii. Council Resolution 320-25: A resolution expressing support for due process and the protection of constitutional rights for all County multiculturalism and its immigrant heritage, was unanimously passed during the Council meeting on October 22. 2