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Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:14 AM j
To: Council Testimony
Subject: FW:Testimony in opposition to Shani Armbruster.
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From: Pekelo Richmond j
Sent:Thursday,June 17, 20214:29 AM
Subject:Testimony in opposition to Shani Armbruster.
Aloha County Council Members,
I'm submitting testimony in opposition to the nomination of Ms. Shani Armbruster to the Leeward Planning Commission. 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'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 Hawai'i does not represent this perspective. I urge you to vote "NO" on
Communication 279.
Mahalo nui loa,
Kumu Pekelo Richmond
Comm. NV
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