HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 020 2025-02-04 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: February 4, 2025
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred Communication
No. 105, reports as follows:
Communication No. 105, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated January 14, 2025, requests the
Council's review and confirmation of Gene M. Nakashima to the Liquor Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Nakashima, who was also present in the Hilo Chambers, to the Committee.
Committee Member Holeka Inaba wanted to mention the importance that the Department of Liquor Control
plays in supporting the Project Graduation events that high schools put on for their graduates around the island
and asked him to please support that funding.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked if Mr. Nakashima was a United States citizen.
Mr. Nakashima said yes. Mr. Alameda said that was a technical issue on the form and they were working to
correct it.
Committee Members Rebecca Villegas and Dennis "Fresh" Onishi spoke in favor of the appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 3, Section 7-3.2 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the Liquor
Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Communication No. 105, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Gene M. Nakashima to the
Liquor Commission.
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GALIMBA
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HUSTACE
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INABA
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KAGIWADA
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KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
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KIERKIEWICZ
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KIMBALL
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ONISHI
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VILLEGAS
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
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