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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0279.042 2020-2022 From: Michelle Pope Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2021 7:36 AM To: Council Testimony Subject: Leeward Planning Commission 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`utel 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`tipulehu Interpretive Center at Kalaeman©. 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. Michelle Pope Kailua-Kona Resident Comm. No— P ef, T®: Iftal 1 ef. ode L — 7 2021