HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 117 2026-04-21 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: April 21, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:04 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 851
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 851, reports as follows:
Communication No. 851, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated April 2, 2026, requests
the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Jason MacNguyen to the Board of Ethics.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. MacNguyen, who was present via remote technology. Mr. Alameda added that he had already gone
over the schedule of meetings with Mr. MacNguyen, and he would be able to attend the meetings,
including the next meeting, which is May 13. Mr. Alameda clarified the spelling on Mr. MacNguyen's
last name and stated that he would be submitting a memo to correct an error that had been made.
Committee Member James E. Hustace asked Mr. MacNguyen why he was interested in serving on the
Board of Ethics. Mr. MacNguyen mentioned that he has both an interest in law and applying rules and a
financial background.
Committee Member Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder spoke in favor of the appointment.
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. 851, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
of Jason MacNguyen to the Board of Ethics.
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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 I CHAIR
GOEA PORT NO.: 117
ADOPTED: NAY 0 5 2026