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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON <br />GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />DATE: September 16, 2025 <br />PLACE: Council Chambers <br />Kailua-Kona, Hawaii <br />TIME: 1:00 P.M. <br />Council Chair and Members <br />Hawaii County Council <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />RNWTi 00 HIMPI <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred <br />Communication No. 488, reports as follows: <br />Communication No. 488, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated August 28, 2025, requests <br />the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Steve A. Morifuji to the Liquor <br />Commission. <br />Executive Assistant to the Mayor Erin Samura was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce <br />Mr. Morifuji, who was also present in the Hilo Chambers. <br />Committee Member Heather L. Kimball spoke in favor of Mr. Morifuji's nomination. <br />Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 3, Section 7-3.2 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the <br />Liquor Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose and <br />intent of Communication No. 488, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Steve A. <br />Morifuji to the Liquor Commission. <br />slm <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />JENN KAGIWADA, CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT NO.: 68 <br />ADOPTED: OCT 0 8 2025 <br />