HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0227.006 2024-2026Patti Cook
Box 6960 — Kamuela, HI 96743
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April 11, 2025
The Honorable Jenn Kagiwada, Chair
The Honorable Matt Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Vice Chair, and Members
Hawai'i County Council Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee
(GOEAC) Hearing Tues., April 15, 2025
RE: Testimony in Support of Communication No. 227
Nomination of David F. Bruno to the County of Hawai'i Board of Ethics
Aloha Chair Kagiwada, Vice Chair Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder and Committee Members,
I ask this Hawai'i County Council Committee to approve the nomination of David F.
Bruno to the Hawai'i County Board of Ethics.
While I very casually knew his father when he headed up Lyman Museum, I have only
known David for about two years — since he and his wife moved back to Hawai'i and
Waikoloa Village. In this time I have found him a welcome addition to the North Hawai'i
community because he regularly participates in community meetings and is a thoughtful
contributor.
I have found him to come prepared, be a good listener and quick study, and realize now
this may be due at least in part to his training as a lawyer (though not a member of the
Hawai'i bar), and his experience in hospitality, human resources, communications,
technology and systems management. These all seem relevant to serving on the
County Board of Ethics. This board is now more critical than ever to helping
build/maintain trust in and accountability of county agencies at this time in Hawai'i and
America when trust and rule of law are being seriously threatened and when moving
forward is so very complicated.
Thank you for your consideration and mahalo for your service to the people of Hawai'i
County.
Patti Cook