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From: Zahz HewLen
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2024 3:24 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: BILL 143
Aloha Kakou!
My name is Zahz Manawapou HewLen I am a candidate for Hawaii County Council District 7 and I testify
in strong opposition to proposed bill 143. I believe this bill poses a great disservice to constituents by
decreasing the frequency of public intervention in the event an elected council member is not serving
their district in a way that is satisfactory to voters. I also think this bill will increase complacency and
mediocrity in sitting councilmembers leading to a decrease in productivity. Our people deserve
competent leadership and the current 2 year term ensures that our people have consistent options if
they want a change. For incumbent candidates, it doesn't serve the public to try to secure your positions
for possibly 12 more years beyond what you've already served. For some in your 3rd or 4th term, that
would be potentially provide the opportunity for almost 20 years in the same public office and I don't care
who you are, that is too long for anyone in the same position of leadership within a democracy. It is not
about the quantity of years you serve, it's about the quality of those years. Please vote A'OLE to this bill
to maintain public trust in the County legislative process and their local representatives.
Mahalo!
Zahz HewLen
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