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From: Maile Mangauil
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 10:02 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 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 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 j
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 KTholo 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'upulehu 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.
Maile Mangauil
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