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NORTH KOHALA
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Supporting Successful Community Projects that Benefit North Kohala
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Nathan Trump
April 25, 2024
President
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Vicky Kometani
Chair Cindy Evans
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Government Operations and External Affairs Committee
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Dear Chair Evans and Members of the Government Operations and External Affairs
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Cherie Caravalho
As executive director of the North Kohala Community Resource Center, I am pleased to
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offer our endorsement of Kinuko Noborikawa for the North Kohala seat on the Leeward
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Planning Commission.
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Noborikawa brings over a decade of expertise in permitting, land use, planning, and code
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development, honed through her tenure as a senior planner and extensive involvement in
local government projects. Her background includes advisory and strategic planning
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roles within various community organizations, including those specific to Kohala,
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Kenneth Matsuda
Her family's deep roots in Kohala, dating back to 1901, underscore her connection to the
land and community. Despite being raised in Honolulu, Noborikawa frequently visited
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Kohala in her youth, fostering a profound understanding of its unique challenges and
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opportunities. She pursued higher education in Hawaii and Washington, gaining diverse
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perspectives that enrich her approach to community development.
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Lana Bowman
Noborikawa embodies values of integrity, diligence, and empathy, grounded in a
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profound respect for the land, community, and culture of Kohala. Her unwavering
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commitment to social justice and sustainable growth aligns perfectly with the priorities of
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Leeward communities, g her an exceptional making hcandidate for the North Kohala seat on
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the Leeward Planning Commission.
Dennis Matsuda
Kathleen Matsuda
Desiree Medeiros
We wholeheartedly support Kinuko Noborikawa's candidacy, confident in her ability to
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advocate for• North Kohala's needs and aspirations and contribute positively to the
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Leeward Planning Commission's mission.
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DIRECTOR OF
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Michelle Kawai
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COORDINATOR
Annalene Williams Executive Director
KOHALA RESILIENCE
HUB COORDINATOR
Kathy Matsuda
KOHALA RESILIENCE
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