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From: Kaliko Grace
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:06 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Leeward Planning Commission Nomination
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Aloha County Council Members,
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My name is Kaliko Grace of Kawaihae, Hawaii and I am 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'GpGlehu Intepretive Center at Kalaemano. In addition she has been a community service member with
numerous organizations including the Federal Rivers and Trails Conservation (RTCA) Program, Kai Kuleana Network, Hui Loko
Network, Hawai'i Association for the Education of Young Children, Ka'GpGlehu 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 Hawai'i does not represent this perspective. I urge you to vote"NO"on Communication
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1 know Ku'ulei personally and can attest to her knowledge and passion for community service.
Mahalo nui."
Kaliko Grace
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