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Honorable, Heather Kimball, Hawaii County Council, Chair&Presiding Officer
Honorable, Holeka Inaba, Hawaii County Council,Vice Chair
Honorable Members of Hawaii County Council
Comm.73:NOMINATION OF CHANTEL PERRIN TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION. From
Mayor Mitchell D. Roth,dated January 20, 2023, requesting the Council's review and confirmation.
Aloha Chair Kimball and Members of the Hawaii County Council,
My name is Pane Meatoga III. I am submitting this written testimony in support of Communication 73,
the nomination of Chantel Perrin to the Windward Planning Commission,and I ask for your
consideration and confirmation.
Chantel brings many important perspectives to the Windward Planning Commission. First,she brings
"gender equity"to the commission which is key in making sure a balanced decision is rendered by the
commission. The current makeup of the commission needs gender equity.
Second,and most importantly,Chantel brings to the commission the perspective of a "lay person".As a
working mother all her life,with twelve children,she knows and understands the struggles of everyday
families in Hawaii. She understands what its like to live paycheck to paycheck,and not knowing how her
family was going to ends meet. She understands, how the opportunities available to local families are
slow dwindling and local family are leaving this state.
Third, her diverse resume of jobs ranging from a development/construction company,which gives her
basic understanding of development and construction,to a community service organization dedicated
to childcare needs,which gives her an in-depth understanding of the obstacles facing Hawaii's families,
gives her a unique perspective that no other planning commissioner can bring to the table. This
diversity also highlights Chantel's ability to quickly learn and adapt to the responsibilities required of
her.
Mahalo,
Pane Meatoga III
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