2024 Transportation Commission Fact Sheet

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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 11/2024 Purpose: To regulate passenger-carrying motor vehicles such as taxis,and other vehicles exempted by the Public Utilities Commission,and to serve as an advisory commission on mass transit and other transportation-related matters. Authority: Hawaii County Code,Section 18-3,as amended. Appointment: The Mayor with Council approval. Normal five-year staggered terms. Full Membership: Nine members. Specific Representation: One member from each council district(CD). Requirements: None specified. Meetings: Meetings are held quarterly. Financial Disclosure: Members must file a Financial Disclosure within 20 working days of taking the oath of office.Thereafter,annual disclosures must be filed on or before January 31.The disclosures are confidential and will be kept on file by the Board of Ethics.County Code,Chapter 2,Section 2-91.1. Reappointment: Following the expiration of a term, no member may be reappointed for at least two years. Qualities: Respected by the community as being community-minded and oriented. Able to focus on the community needs as a whole without catering to special or self-interest.Understanding of transportation issues—mass transit and taxis. Current Members: MatthewTerlep 12/31/2026 District 1 VACANT 12/31/2024 District 2 VACANT 12/31/2025 District 3 VACANT 12/31/2022 District 4 Kristy Cruz 12/31/2026 District 5 VACANT 12/31/2027 District 6 Roselyn Molina 12/31/2026 District 7 Chelsea Ahern 12/31/2028 District 8 Lloyd Matsubara 12/31/2028 District 9 Secretary/Contact Person: Thaysha Genegabuas (808)961-8556 Attorney Assigned: Suzanna Tiapula (808)961-8251 *The information on this sheet is condensed.For full information see appropriate Sections of the County Charter, County Code,and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.