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COUNTY CLERK I
COUNTY OF HAWAI'I �
RECEIVED �
Time 2�Ig� By�_ 22 July 2Q20
Date JUL 2 1 2020 Written Testimony
apposing Mayan- Harry Kim nomination of
Diane Blancett-haddock
to the. lea! Property Tax Board of Review
Subject: Comm. 993 lamination of Diane Blancett-Maddock and Michael
Okumoto to the Real Property Tax Beard of Review- — Opposition.
1, fir. Tracey Wisp continue to oppose Mayor Harry Kim nomination of a%aye
Blancett-Maddock to the Real Properly Tax. ward. Goad morning, Mister
Chairperson and council members. I am here today to follow up and continue
to oppose this nomination. At ray lash appearance, f asked that the Council
follow up on several areas of concern.-
"Just
oncern:"Just because an individual is successful in one place, by whatever
means, does this mean he or she has, an invested interest in our
people? Our land? What is the intention of these individuals for being on
such a board? What is the intention of those that nominated them?' A
curriculum vitae submitted with references should not be the sole way
that guides your decisions. Immense unterviews on, the nominees and a
thorough background deck and confirmation is necessary. Ms. Diane
Blancett-Maddock may be very qualified in various areas necessary for
consideration however, is she the right nominee and candidate for the
hoard? A full Disclosure of Diane Brancett- Maddock Interest must be
fully examined"
What have you found aunt? V1/ere you able to see how Mrs. Blancett-Maddock
his conducted herself and previous business and lawsuits that she has been
involved in as a petitioner or a defendant? My findings have revealed
concerning patterns of behavior and conduct that I feel is noteworthy, On
record, Mrs. Blancett-Maddock has sued the county where she resided in dire
to zoning laws. These suis were not fully supported by the locals in the
County as the outcorne vvould affect their farads, values, and taxes owed.
However, Mrs. Blancett-Maddock proceeded.. Do these actions make her
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more individualistic or collectivistic? We need to make sure a person► , -the
Real Property Tax Board selat is collectivistic as his or her decision affects u
all including all of you, councilrnembers sitting here today. No one will be
excluded or exempted by the decisions of that Board.
The council' should abstain from raking any vote until such time full
disclosure of Diane B Ian cett-Maddock interest in the Real Property Tax Board
care be ascertained and confirmed to be in Hawaii's best interest for the
people and generations to come.
Respectfully submitted,.
Cir. Trace vise
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