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From: Janlyn RP
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:42 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony in OPPOSITION of Communication 279 regarding Sharni Armbruster to Leeward
Planning Commission
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Aloha County Council Members,
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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 Tinguely
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. I
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At this time, we are aware that Mayor Roth could have nominated Ku`ulei Keakealani-Case, a Native Hawaiian
female applicant with generations of connection to the people and stories of this land. Ms. Keakeal ani-Case has
professional experience as the Cultural Director for Hui Aloha Kiholo and Ka`upulehu Interpretive 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 i
Association for the Education of Young Children, Ka`upulehu Foundation, and Pu`uwa`awa`a Advisory Council to
name a few.
Ms. Keakealani-Case has also donated a lot of her time to numerous community and school events sharing her
knowledge of the history and stories of this place freely to everyone from keiki to kupuna.
Currently, we need a commissioner who understands this `Rina 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.
Janlyn Ryusaki-Phillips
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Ref. Date JUL - 7 2021