HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 140 2026-06-16 2024-2026REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: June 16, 2026
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:01 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 932
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 932, reports as follows:
Communication No. 932, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated May 28, 2026, requests
the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Eric Inouye to the Fire Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Mr. Inouye, who was also present in the Hilo Chambers.
Committee Members Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder and Ashley L. Kierkiewicz spoke in favor of the
appointment.
Committee Chair Jenn Kagiwada asked Mr. Inouye why he was interested in serving on this specific
commission. Mr. Inouye said that about 15 years ago he served on the Salary Commission and that was
an interesting experience. He said that during this process of hiring a new Fire Chief he believes he
would find that interesting and could learn a lot. Chair Kagiwada asked if he was prepared to attend
upcoming meetings to help their commission meet requirements regarding quorum. Mr. Inouye said,
"yes.,,
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. 932, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
of Eric hiouye 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
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
i EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JEKN KA IW CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 140
ADOPTED: JUL F 8 2026