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From: Ikaika Rodenhurst
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 8:20 AM
To: Council Testimony, Inaba, Holeka; Onishi, Dennis; Kimball, Heather, Kagiwada, Jennifer;
Kierkiewicz, Ashley, Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt, Galimba, Michelle M.;,;Ville as, Rebecca;
Hustace, James nnCOMY'CLERK
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Subject: 7/23/25 Council Meeting - Testimony in Opposition to B'm OF HAWAU
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Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members,
My name is Steven Ikaika Rodenhurst, professional engineer, Delegate for the Hawaii State Chapter of
the National Society of Professional Engineers and former Director of Public Works for the County of
Hawaii. I am providing this testimony in opposition to Bill 64.
In my June 17 testimony, I mentioned the responsibilities of the department and the director of Public
Works. In my July 8 testimony, I expanded on what a licensed engineer is and what it represents. After
listening to the GOEAC discussion on July 8,1 would like to provide additional background on licensed
engineers and why the requirement is necessary.
To obtain a license as an engineer, there are multiple paths of education and experience and can be
found under the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Hawaii Department of Commerce
and Consumer Affairs. Education requirements range from no degree to a master's and bachelor's
degree in engineering. Experience required ranges from 3 years to 24 years dependent on education and
with verification requirements from supervisors or persons in responsible charge of applicants. An
individual with a master's and bachelor's degree in engineering, 3 years of lawful experience, and
successfully passing of fundementals of engineering exam and the professional engineer (PE) exam can
be a licensed engineer, same as an individual with no degree, 24 years of responsible charge experience,
and successfully passingthe PE exam.
The PE license not only confirms education and experience in the field of engineering, it represents a
commitment to our community -and solving the problems we face for the safety, health, and welfare of
the public.
The Code of Ethics for Engineers are as follows:
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor,
reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
Are these not the qualities we need from someone responsible for our Public Works?
It is because of these reasons I am opposed to Bill 64. 1 am available to discuss with Council and the
Administration solutions to address this issue and thank you for your time and attention tod
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Mahalo,,
Steven Ikaika Rodenhurst, P.E.
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