HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 110 2026-04-07 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: April 7, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 802
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 802, reports as follows:
Communication No. 802, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated March 16, 2026, requests
the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Robert D. Yagi to the Board of Ethics.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Yagi, who was also present in person in the Hilo Chambers.
Committee Members James E. Hustace and Rebecca Villegas spoke in favor of the appointment.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Yagi if he would be able to attend all of the upcoming
meetings. He said that he would be able to.
Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 14-5(a) of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the Board of
Ethics 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. 802, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
of Robert D. Yagi to the Board of Ethics.
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AYES
NOES
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GALIMBA
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HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLELNFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
w EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JENP,rKAdlWAIJ7e CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 110
ADOPTED: APR 2 2 2026