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Taniguchi: Okay, so my question was on one of the applicants, the reference letters <br />were written to the County of Kauai. So, my question would have been, if I could ask <br />the person directly, did you get permission to use the same letter you know for this or <br />not? You know, and why didn't you? I would ask them, why don't you make one for <br />County of Hawaii too? But the thing is, those two are from the current Director and the <br />previous Director. So, you know it's kind of weird, yeah? So, to me I think that would <br />be one question I would ask at the regular interview because it doesn't pertain to <br />anybody else. <br />Takase: So, I did write Steve a letter, I also wrote Andrew a letter too. They didn't seek <br />my permission but it's okay, I kind of stand by what I said in that letter. <br />Taniguchi: It's just something that, why was it included in the packet if it's written to <br />somebody else? So, is that part of our Department that did that, or was it the person <br />who submits all that? <br />Takase: No, they submit whatever they want, take them for what they're worth. <br />Okabe: Commissioners, do you need anymore time to look at the application? <br />There was no response by the Commission. <br />Okabe: Hearing none. <br />(10: 24 AM) 2. Interview Candidate Stacie Waltjen, Liquor Control Licensing Officer, <br />for the position of Director of the Department of Liquor Control <br />Okabe: Unless otherwise noted on the agenda, today's interviews and hiring process <br />are anticipated to be conducted in open session. To the candidate, if any of your <br />responses to an interview question will include information you consider private and <br />wish to keep confidential, please inform us of the general nature of that privacy concern <br />before answering the interview question. The Commission will then determine whether <br />the executive session may be appropriate. Before we move onto the first question, you <br />can state your name for the record. <br />Waltjen: My name is Stacie Waltjen, and I am currently the Liquor Licensing Officer for <br />the Department. <br />Okabe: No. 1, what motivated you to apply for the County of Hawaii, Director of the <br />Department of Liquor Control position? <br />MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING SPECIAL MEETING - MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 - HILO PAGE 15 OF 35 <br />