HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0563.023 2020-2022 From: James Sogi
Sent: Monday,January 17, 2022 2:17 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony for Communication 563
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Subject Line - Testimony for Communication 563 °
Aloha Hawaii County Councilmembers, :rr
This letter is being submitted in opposition to the nomination of Shape w
Vincent to the Leeward Planning Commission. According to the communication
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submitted by Mayor Roth, the nominee is a fifty-year resident of Hawaii who 'has
been involved as a project manager, development manager, business director,
and project engineer for various businesses and residential projects. The letter
also mentions that Mr. Vincent is interested in "promoting economic growth and
development in Hawaii in a sustainable way."
Unfortunately, due to Mr. Vincent's absence at the Planning Committee
meeting where his nomination was first heard, we are unclear what Mr. Vincent
means by wanting to support sustainable economic growth and
development. Like previous failed nominations to the Leeward Planning
Commission, Mr. Vincent represents a special interest as his own
company; Vincent Construction Management, is closely tied to
development and construction in the very region he would be making
recommendations and decisions on as a commissioner. The mayor should
consider putting forward nominees who do not have any conflicts of interest,
whether actual or perceived. Land use decisions are extremely important and
they start with Mayor Roth making more responsible choices for nominations to
our planning commissions.
Please vote NO on Communication 563. Thank you.
]un James Sogi
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