HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0279.034 2020-2022 Anne Kam uela Meheula
PQ Box 266
Holualoa,HI
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June 17,2021
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I'm submitting testimony in opposition to the nomination of Ms. Shari 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 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`upulehu Foundation,and Pu`uwa`awa`a Advisory Council to
name a few.
I am a life time resident of Kona and I strongly support Ms. Keakealani. We need grassroot
knowledge and understanding to start planning for the people of this place. As a County we need
to do what is best and plan appropriately to manage our resources for the current and future
generations.
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,
GA —_
Anne Kamuela Meheula
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