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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
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Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication
No. 714, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Catherine Williams to the
Ka`u Community Development Plan Action Committee.
JS
AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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LEE LOY X ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR
RICHARDS X PC REPORT NO.: 58
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: MAY 0 4 2022