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From: Yuki Lyons-Yglesias
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 8:33 AM
To: Council Testimony; Inaba, Holeka; Onishi, Dennis; Kimball, Heather; Kagiwada,Jennifer;
Kierkiewicz, Ashley; Galimba, Michelle M.;Villegas, Rebecca; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt;
Hustace, James
Subject: Comm 200 Nomination of Rebecca Kawehi Inaba To the Leeward Plannin J' J �
Commission a.
Aloha Honorable Hawaii County Council Members,
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My name is Yuki Ka`ea Lyons-Yglesias, and I am a lifelong advocate for `oleic
Hawaii, cultural education, and community engagement through my work as an
educator and radio personality. I am writing in full support of Kawehi Inaba's
nomination to the Leeward Planning Commission.
Kawehi is a powerful and purpose-driven woman whose commitment to our lahui is
unwavering. She has served our community with grace, strength, and clarity—
carrying kuleana in a way that is grounded in her aloha for our people and our `aina.
I have seen firsthand the way she leads with humility and strength, and how she
shows up not just in Jo titles or roles, but in the everyday moments of connection
and support.
What I admire most about Kawehi is her ability to navigate a wide range of spaces
with authenticity and purpose. Whether she's engaging with decision-makers or
sitting alongside kupuna and `ohana in our community, she shows up with the same
respect, cultural grounding, and unwavering commitment to serve. Her leadership is
rooted not in titles or recognition, but in action that uplifts others and moves us
forward in meaningful ways.
Planning for Hawai`i's future isn't just about maps and regulations—it's about
understanding people, place, and history. Kawehi approaches this work with a deep
cultural lens and a willingness to engage perspectives that are often left out. She
knows that the best decisions are shaped by listening, learning, and honoring the
voices of those who have cared for these lands long before us.
It is with deep aloha and full confidence that I support her nomination. Kawehi will be
an invaluable voice on the Leeward Planning Commission and a trusted steward of
our island's future.
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No Ka Lahui,
Yuki Ka'ea Lyons-Yglesias
Vice Principal
Kahakai Elementary School
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