HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 097 2026-02-03 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: February 3, 2026 Re: Comm. No. 707
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 707, reports as follows:
Communication No. 707, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated January 15, 2025,
requests the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Rollin Rabara to the Fire
Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Rabara, who was present in the Kailua-Kona Chambers.
Committee Members Holeka Goro Inaba, Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, and Rebecca Villegas spoke in
favor of the appointment. Member Onishi disclosed a familial relationship, sharing that they are
cousins.
Member Michelle M. Galimba mentioned that her district relies heavily on volunteer firefighters for
support for their large rural area and encouraged Mr. Rabara to take this into consideration and
choose a new Chief that would be supportive of and help to build the volunteer firefighting force.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Rabara if he is aware of the meeting schedule and will
be committed to attending meetings. Mr. Rabam said he was committed to being at the meetings.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 4, Section 7-4.5 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the
Fire Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Communication No. 707, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
Rollin Rabara to the Fire Commission.
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AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VH,LEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JENN K.9GIW A, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 97
ADOPTED: FEB 1 S 902R