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Executive Officer COUNTY CLERK
Miles Yoshioka July 21, 2020 COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
RECEIVED
Time 41:54 art, By
2019-2020 Board
Mr.Aaron Chung, Chair Date JUL 2 1 2020
President Hawaii County Council
Rhea Lee-Moku
25 Aupuni Street
President-Elect Hilo, HI 96720
Toby Taniguchi
Vice President Dear Chair Chung and Council Members,
David Bock
Treasurer I would like to submit this letter and written testimony in support of Bill 179.
Haidee Abe
Immediate Past President Bill 179 as drafted, provides for the establishment of a framework that will
Gordon Takaki align the construction codes and creates the administrative processes to promote
efficiency and consistency. One example of this is the proposed establishment of
Directors a single permit systemthat would replace the current multi-permit process that has
Lincoln Ashida significantly contributed to delaying much needed building construction.
Nathan Colgrove
Kapaelani Comstock The economic recovery of our community and the construction of
John Cross affordable housing are two critical reasons for ensuring our government policies
Emmeline de Pillis and regulations, including our building codes are current, applicable, and.effective.
Margaret Ferias The passage of Bill 179 is the first of many steps needed to address the critical
Jason Fujimoto needs of our community and improving government efficiency.
Marissa Harman
Amy Honda I commend and thank you and the entire County Council for your efforts to
Lara Hughes improve our government processes. Passage of Bill 179 serves the additional
Michael Kaleikini benefit of addressing our affordable housing crisis. The combined efforts of the
Warren Lee County Council and community will help us on the road to recovery.
Joseph Marsh
Lynn Nuniez We support and strongly encourage the passage of Bill 179 as written and
Jonathan Payao look forward to participation and community engagement in the adoption of the
Kimberly Pua Building and Residential Codes.
Lisa Shiroma
Doug Simons Sincerely,
Rachel Solemsaas
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Loren Tsugawa
Rhea Lee-Moku, President
Kurt Williams
Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
Ex Officio Member
Keith Marrack Comm. No. 9841.8
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