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n, 411 410 method of electing the County Council is wrong in that the "at large" method of voting deprives many voters of their right to select their own representation, both in the primaries and the general elections. v4e therefore propose that the Council should consist of 9 members selected by seperate vote in the four election districts as follows ' 2 each from Districts 1 ,3,and 4 3 from District 2 This method fairly evenly divides up the representation and provides it for areas of common interest and affinity. For instance, based on 1978 voter registration, there would be one representative for the following percent of voters for each district as follows : 11 % District 1 (Kau,Puna, South part of South Hilo) 12-?1% District 2 (City of Hilo) 8-% District 3 (North Hilo,Hamakua,North Kohala) 19% District 4 (South Kohala,North and South Kona) • We feel that the termsshould remain at four years, but that the elections should be staggerred so that approximately one half of the Council would be elected every two years. This would provide for more efficiency and continuity of function and experience within the Council. Also, Charter provision should be made to adjust this election as population changes occur. Perhaps this should be based on voter registration or perhaps on Census data but we feel that it is self evident that provision must be made for future reapportionment. It is our sincere feeling that if the above changes are made to the Hawaii County Charter a significant improvement will be seen in the quality and efficiency of government due to the reestablishment of the people ' s control of the government and its direction® If we can be of any service to you by further explaining our positions and reasoning on any of the above matters please do not hesitate to call on use Very truly yours, ck) \A) , 11/055. WEST HAWAII COMMITTEE William W. Moss Chairman, Charter Review Subcommittee