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C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. William V.Brilhante,Jr. <br /> Mayor rr Managing Director <br /> _ Merrick Nishimoto <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii - Office of the ,-Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • Phone(808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> Phone(808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> December 10, 2024 <br /> The Honorable Chairman Holeka Goro Inaba and <br /> Members of the County Council m <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Dear Chairman Inaba and Members of the County Council, <br /> It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Benson P. Medina <br /> ("Mr. Medina") as Director for the County of Hawaii Department of Research& Development, <br /> pursuant to Section 6-8.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective <br /> Monday, December 9, 2024. <br /> From 2016 to December 6, 2024, Mr. Medina was an Infrastructure Partner at <br /> Sustainability Partners LLC. While there he collaborated with the State and County to develop <br /> infrastructure projects. Prior to this role, he worked at various places including Hawaii <br /> Community College and the U.S. Department of Commerce. <br /> Mr. Medina will serve a term co-terminus with my tenure, which will end on December <br /> 4, 2028. <br /> Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(a) of the Rules of Procedures and Organization of the Council of <br /> the County of Hawaii, I respectfully request that this nomination be placed on the next available <br /> Committee meeting. <br /> Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. <br /> Sincerel <br /> Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. <br /> Mayor, County of Hawaii <br /> Enclosure Council Action Due By: February 7, 2025 <br /> Last Council Meeting: February 5, 2025 <br /> u., f ' 24 <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />