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Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc. 94-417 Akoki Street
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
Soils & Foundation Engineering Consultants Telephone: (808) 678-8024
Facsimile: (808) 678-8722
Email: pge@pacificgeotechnicalcom
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Attention: Hawaii County Council
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Subject: Bill 64 — Amendment of Qualifications for the Director of Public Works; Proposal
to amend Section 6-2.2, relating to Qualifications for the Director of the
Department of Public Works
Honorable Members of the Hawaii County Council:
I would like to submit written testimony against the proposed Bill 64 Draft for amending the
County of Hawaii Charter that removes the requirement that the director of public works be a
registered professional engineer. A registered professional engineer(PE)is ethically obligated to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and must always put the public's interest
before all others, including personal, company, organizational, or political. This, in my opinion,
is the lens a public works director should be looking through when evaluating the critical issues
that affect our community well-being. With the requirement for licensure waived for the director
position, we risk other factors influencing the decision -making process at high levels.
Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.
Very truly yours,
PACIFIC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS, INC.
RXN�to-Shima,P.E.
Project Manager
DN((2025) Bill 64 - Testimony Re Qualification of Director of DPW.docx)
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Ref. Date 6S 6 2025