HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 100 2026-03-03 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: March 3, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:06 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 750
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 750, reports as follows:
Communication No. 750, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated February 12, 2026,
requests the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Edwin B. Guzman to the
Veterans Advisory Committee.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Guzman, who was also present in the Hilo Chambers.
Committee Members Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, and Dennis "Fresh" Onishi
spoke in favor of the appointment and offered support in various ways.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Guzman if he was aware of the meeting schedule and
can commit to attending upcoming meetings. Mr. Guzman answered affirmatively.
Pursuant to Chapter 15, Article 7, Section 15-61 of the Hawaii County Code, members of the
Veterans Advisory Committee 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. 750, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
Edwin B. Guzman to the Veterans Advisory Committee.
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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
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
jE N WAUIWAbA, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 100
ADOPTED: MAR 1 R 9096