HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 128 2026-05-19 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: May 19, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 896
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 896, reports as follows:
Communication No. 896, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated April 30, 2026, requests
the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Jacob K. Andrews to the Leeward Planning
Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Andrews, who was also present via remote technology.
Committee Members Holeka Goro Inaba, Michelle M. Galimba, and Rebecca Villegas spoke in favor
of the appointment.
Committee Member James E. Hustace asked if Mr. Andrews had familiarity with what is currently
being discussed at the Leeward Planning Commission. Mr. Andrews said he was not but that he has
been reviewing documents that were sent to him by Mr. Alameda to review. Member Hustace asked if
he would be able to attend all the meetings to help make quorum. Mr. Andrews said that he has a
flexible job that would allow him to be in attendance for the meetings.
Pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 7, Section 6-7.4 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the
Leeward Planning 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. 896, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
of Jacob K. Andrews to the Leeward Planning 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
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JENl KAGI CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 128
ADOPTED: JUN 0 3 2026