HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0044.010 2020-2022 From: likeke
Sera: Saturday, January 02, 2021 8:58 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: REF: COMM 44 - APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING DIRECTOR
REF: COMM 44 - APPOINTMENT OF ZENDO KERN AS PLANNING DIRECTOR
Aloha kakou,
I would like to express my opposition to the appointment of Zendo Kern as Planning Director. Mr. Kern's
association with developers and others (e.g. financial connections to developers and landowners in Kona,
political contribution to Mayor Roth's campaign, etc.) appear to be a conflict of interests. His eligibility does
not appear to stand up to qualifications as stated in Section 6.7.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. The
selection of Mr. Kern to the position of Planning Director should require a cleaner background so as not to
appear tarnished or self-serving. I urge the Council not to confirm Mr. Kern as Planning Director at this
time.
Likeke "Ric" Bumanglag
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
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