HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0044.029 2020-2022 From: JAMES HALL
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2021 6:10 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: MAYORAL PLANNING DIRECTOR CANDIDATE
Aloha Council members,
live in Kona Vista subdivision. I am very concerned about the recent Planning Director
candidate put forth by our Mayor Elect. It is important to start off without conflict and
controversy. This is not the way to proceed. Candidate Zendo, proposed for this position
has worked with the developer planning construction between Kona Vista and Pualani
Estates. This subdivision has controversial components that needs evaluation by an
unbiased Planning Director. So far, based on cost savings and convenience to the
developer, decisions that will affect much of Kona are being proposed without sound
engineering and impact analysis to the neighborhood. Controversy needs to be minimized
and transparency increased with the council. There is no pathway with the appointment of
Zendo to accomplish this. There is nothing to show that the candidate has any training and
experience in any recognized governmental planning. The candidate only claims
consulting experience in his own company. There is nothing to show that this candidate
possesses any education beyond attendance in public school through the 10th grade and
home schooling.There is nothing to show how this candidate has ever served in any
administrative capacity with any agency of any local, state or federal planning agency. Nor
is there any showing that this candidate has ever been employed in any capacity of
administration with any governmental agency.
It is important that even the appearance of favoritism be removed from the appointment of
this office. I want to see the mayor and Council succeed. I would like to see the proposed
transparency move forward so all of Kona can see a fair and equitable administration of our
futures together. The development Zendo has been working on will have a major impact on
Kona's future. It needs to proceed without controversy and with a sound decision making
process. The candidate, Zendo, just does not possess those qualities to create this
situation and will result in undo controversy throughout his term.
Aloha
Linda Hall
Kailua Kona, Hi. 96740
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