HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0200.000 2024-2026C. MmoAlameda, ��
Mayor
William V. Brilhunte,Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of '.. office of the Alayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 260°Hilo, 8awail96720°Phone (808) 96\-82ll°Fax (808) 961-6553
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Council Chair Dr. H{dekaGOroInaba �z
and Members Ofthe H8vV8i'iCounty Council
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25AUpUOi Street, Suite 14O2
Hilo, HI 96720
Re: Nomination of Rebecca Kawehi Inaba of the Judicial District of North Kona to the��
Leeward Planning Commission.
Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members,
|anlpleased k>nominate Rebecca K8vv8hiInaba ofthe Judicial District ofNorth Kona tOthe
Leeward Planning Commission.
Ms. Inaba was raised in Kona and isadedicated contributor to our island community. She has a
strong record of service and actively volunteers with the Daniel Sayre Foundation and the West
Hawai'i Mediation Center. As a proud graduate of Konawaena High School, Ms. Inaba
understands both the traditional values and the future needs of West Hawai'i.
Ms. Inaba has a diverse background that includes government service, strategic planning, and
unique experience 88apilot and flight instructor. She iSthe first Native Hawaiian wahine U]
found and operate a certified Part 135 Air Carrier in the U.S., Mokulele Airlines. Currently, she
serves aothe Executive Director ofLm'i'6pua 2O2O'anonprofit organization inWest Havvai'ithat
supports Native Hawaiians and is located on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in the
heart ofthe Kea|akehg8hupua'8.
Uconfirmed, Ms. Inaba will replace Ms. M8hiDaP8iShOO-[lU8MBand serve 8term ending OO
December 31'2U28.Kyou have any questions, please contact m8ornlyoffice. |appreciate
your review and hope for your favorable confirmation.
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MAYOR Council Action Due By: April
Last Council Meeting: April 16, 2025 Comm. No.
County ofxawai^iis an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref- Date
Council Chair Dr. HolekaGoroInaba
and K48[DbRrS of the H8vv8il County COUDCi|
March 12,2O25
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o: Rebecca KawehiInaba
Jeff D8[R}vv, Planning Department Director
Renee N.C.Schoen, Corporation Counsel
K48'8J8CkGOD. Planning []8p8rtO08nt' Planning Program Manager
Me|i8G8Dacayanan-Gu|vudor, Planning Commissions Secretary
County ofuawaj'iman Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.