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From: Kamala Dockstader
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2021 4:45 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Communication 279
Aloha County Council Members,
I'm submitting testimony in opposition to the nomination of Ms. Shani Armbruster to the Leeward Planning
Commission. While Ms. Armbruster has been kind enough to apply for this position, she has been a full time Hawai i
island resident for only seven years. During these seven years, she has served as a Project Manager for Tinguley
Development, one of West Hawaii's largest real estate development and general contracting firms. It is also important
to note that during this last election season, Mayor Roth's campaign received $1,500 in donations from Tinguely
Development President, Phil Tinguely.
At this time, we are aware that Mayor Roth could have nominated Ku`ulei Keakealani, a Native Hawaiian female
applicant with generations of connection to the people and stories of this land. Ms. Keakealani has professional
experience as the Cultural Director for Hui Aloha Kiholo and Ka`upulehu Intepretive Center at Kalaemano. In
addition she has been a community service member with numerous organizations including the Federal Rivers and
Trails Conservation (RICA) Program, Kai Kuleana Network, Hui Loko Network, Hawaii Association for the
Education of Young Children, Ka`upiulehu Foundation, and Pu`uwa`awa`a Advisory Council to name a few.
Currently, we need a commissioner who understands this `aina and the needs of its people. Ms. Armbruster's seven
years as a resident and development manager in West Hawaii does not represent this perspective. I urge you to vote
"NO" on Communication 279.
Mahalo nui,
Kamala Galletes
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