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From: Ann Inaba
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 9:42 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony
Aloha County Council Members,
I'm submitting testimony in opposition to the nomination of Ms. Sham Armbruster to the Leeward Planning Commission. While
Ms. Armbruster has been kind enough to apply for this position, she has been a full time Hawaii 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 E
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`upuiehu Tntepretive 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`upulehu Foundation, and
Pu`uwa`awa`a Advisory Council to name a few.
Currently, we need a commissioner who understands this `dina 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,
Ann Inaba
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t Relf. Date JUL 7 2021