HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0200.031 2024-2026Raynette "Kalei" Haleamau-Kam
Director, Hawai'i Community College-Palamanui
Director, Board of La`i opua 2020
haleamau(@hawaii.edu
April r0, 2025
Aloha Esteemed County of Hawaii Council Members,
I am writing in strong support of Rebecca Kawehi Inaba's nomination to the Leeward Planning
Commission. In my capacity as Director at Hawai'i Community College-Palamanui and as
Director on the Board of La`i`opua 2020, I have had the privilege of working closely with
Kawehi both as a valued community partner and in her role as Executive Director of La` 6pua
2020. Throughout our collaboration, Kawehi has consistently demonstrated exceptional
leadership, deep cultural grounding, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being and
advancement of our West Hawaii community.
Kawehi embodies a profound sense of kuleana for West Hawaii, consistently approaching her
work with fairness, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of both our
people and our `aina. Her extensive professional background —spanning business, nonprofit
leadership, and community/college advocacy —has equipped her with a unique ability to unite
diverse voices, listen attentively, and seek thoughtful, balanced solutions that respect both
progress and preservation. Kawehi's leadership is a testament to her deep respect for our
community's values and her vision for its future.
Her leadership is firmly grounded in the values of piling, laulima, and malama, ensuring that
every decision is made with the intention of uplifting our community while honoring the
cultural and environmental uniqueness of Hawaii. With a strong work ethic, deep roots in the
community, and an unwavering passion for service, Kawehi will undoubtedly be an invaluable
asset to the Leeward Planning Commission.
I wholeheartedly support Kawehi's nomination and enthusiastically encourage her
confirmation. Her leadership, dedication, and deep commitment to our community make her
an ideal candidate, and I am confident that she will continue to serve with excellence in this
new role.
Mahalo for your time and thoughtful consideration,,
Raynette "Kalei" Haleamau-Kam