HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 429 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
STATE OF HAWAI`I
RESOLUTION NO. 429 25
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE HAWAI°I COUNTY COUNCIL'S PROFOUND
CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FIRE CHIEF KAZUO SCOTT
KU`IKA`ALEOPELEPOHAKALANI LEITHEAD TODD, HONORING HIS LIFE OF
PUBLIC SERVICE AND EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
Fire Chief Kazuo Scott Ku`ika`aleoPelepohdkalani Leithead Todd on December 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Chief Todd died unexpectedly at the age of 45, leaving a profound void
within the Hawaii Fire Department, the County of Hawaii, and the fire service `ohana across
the State of Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, Chief Todd dedicated more than two decades to the people of Hawaii
County through steadfast service, leadership, and commitment to public safety; and
WHEREAS, Chief Todd's leadership extended statewide, including his service as Chair
of the State Fire Council, strengthening fire safety, preparedness, and resilience across Hawaii;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Todd will be remembered as a respected leader who led with
humility, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility to his community, and who advocated
passionately for the brave men and women serving in the Hawaii Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the Hawaii County Council recognizes that the work of a fire chief is
measured not only by emergencies met and lives saved, but also by the culture of readiness,
training, mutual aid, and public trust built over years of service, all of which Chief Todd
advanced with dedication and integrity; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that it
hereby extends its deepest condolences to the `ohana, loved ones, and colleagues of Fire Chief
Kazuo Scott Ku`ika`aleoPelepohakalani Leithead Todd and expresses its heartfelt sympathy to
all who grieve this loss.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii County Council hereby honors and
recognizes Fire Chief Todd for his lifetime of public service and his enduring contributions to
the safety and well-being of the people of Hawaii County and the State of Hawaii.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to Chief Todd's wife, Mineko "Mika" Todd; daughter, Akane Todd; mother, Bobby
Jean Leithead Todd; father, Steve Todd; brother, Christopher Todd; and sister, Kathy Loving;
Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Volpe of the Hawaii Fire Department; the Hawaii County Fire
Commission; the Honorable C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D., Mayor of the County of Hawaii; and the
Honorable Joshua B. Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii.
Dated at Hilo , Hawaii, this 7th day of January , 20 26.
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAPI
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted b the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on January 7, 2026
ATTEST:
��Y CLER HAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
CIL MEMB , COUNTY OF HAWAPI
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES1
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
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0
0
0
Reference: C-663/Waived GOEAC
RESOLUTION NO. 4:219
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