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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. <br />Mayor <br />William V. Brilhante, Jr. <br />Managing Director <br />Merrick Nishimoto <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />County of Hawai'i- Office of the 9Vlayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />Phone (808) 323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />December 31, 2025 <br />Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba <br />and Members of the Hawai'i County Council <br />County of Hawai'i <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Re: Nomination of Derwin Ignacio of Council District 1 to the Fire Commission. <br />Aloha Council Chair Inaba and Council Members, <br />0 <br />0 <br />w <br />I am pleased to submit the nomination of Mr. Derwin Ignacio to serve on the Fire Commission, <br />representing Council District 1. <br />Mr. Ignacio was born and raised on the Hamakua coast and is a proud graduate of <br />Laupahoehoe High School, Class of 1976. Immediately following graduation, he demonstrated <br />his dedication to our nation by serving in the United States Air Force. Upon returning home, Mr. <br />Ignacio worked for Hamakua Sugar Company before stepping up once again to serve our <br />community with distinction for over 25 years in the Hawai'i Police Department. <br />Mr. Ignacio's lifelong commitment to service and safety is unmatched. His deep roots in our <br />community, combined with his decades of public service, uniquely qualify him to serve on the <br />Fire Commission. I am confident that Mr. Ignacio will approach this role with integrity and <br />dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the safety and well-being of our residents. <br />If confirmed, Mr. Ignacio will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2030. If you have any <br />questions, please feel free to contact me or my office. <br />Mahalo, <br />C. imo A a, Ph.D. MAYOR Council Action Due By: February 13, 2026 <br />Last Council Meeting: February 4, 2026 <br />r <br />O n <br />CCD <br />�s <br />c: Derwin Ignacio <br />Daniel Volpe, Acting Fire Chief <br />Renee N.C. Schoen, Corporation Counsel <br />Charisse Correa, Commission Secretary Comm. No <br />Ref. To: fim <br />Ref. Date JAB — � <br />County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />