HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0269.000 2024-2026C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii - Office of the wlayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440
April 17, 2025
Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba
and Members of the Hawai'i County Council
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402
Hilo, HI 96720
Re: Nomination of John T. Kimura of Council District 2 to the Board of Appeals.
Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members,
I am pleased to nominate John T. Kimura from Council District 2 to serve on the Board of
Appeals.
Mr. Kimura was born and raised on Hawai'i Island and has been a resident of Hilo for 75 years.
He is a proud graduate of Hilo High School's Class of 1967 and holds an associate's degree in
electrical science from Hawai'i Community College.
Mr. Kimura founded JK Electric Inc. in 1988 and served as its President and CEO for 30 years.
He is a former board officer and an active volunteer with several organizations, including the
Hawai'i Island Contractors Association, Shipman Business Park Owners Association, HFS
Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, and the Naniakea Street Association.
If confirmed, Mr. Kimura will replace Ms. Stacey Aguiar and serve a term that ends on
December 31, 2029. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or my office. I
appreciate your consideration and hope for your favorable confirmation.
Mahalo,
C. Kimo Alameda
MAYOR
c: John T. Kimura
Jeff Darrow, Planning Department Director
Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel
Ashley DeVera, Board Secretary
CouncilAction Due By: May 31,2025
Last Council Meeting: May 21,2025
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