REP PC 058 2022/04/19 (2020-2022)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: April 19, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 714 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 1:44 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 714, reports as follows: Communication No. 714, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth dated March 28, 2022, nominates Catherine Williams to the Ka`u Community Development Plan Action Committee (CDPAC). Ms. Pomaika`i Bartolome, Executive Assistant to Mayor Roth, was present via Zoom to introduce Ms. Williams. She shared that Ms. Williams has been a resident of Hawaii for 40 years. She earned her Master's degree in Theater Production from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and graduated from Humboldt State University with her Certification in Teaching. She is the former Executive Director of Hilo Community Players and is currently an Academic Literacy Coach at Pahala Elementary. Ms. Williams served with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, dedicating more than 20 years of active service working in addiction recovery. She holds a deep love for the community of Ka`u, which she calls home. If confirmed, she will serve a term ending December 31, 2026. Ms. Williams was present before Your Committee in the Kona Chambers via Zoom and spoke of her previous work in service to children and adults with addiction recovery. She believes it is important to uplift youth voices and is excited to further serve her community. Committee Member Maile David voiced her support for Ms. Williams and highlighted her community service will bring diverse representation of youth and kupuna. Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz praised Ms. Williams for her service to our country, commitment to the betterment of keiki and appetite to take on more work. The vote was then taken on the motion to move this measure to Council with a favorable recommendation and passed with nine "ayes." PC Report No.: 58