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Hury IGm Ted H. S. Hong Mayor Acang CorPoramn Camsel fa>auxct~ of ttii OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL 101 AupuN Stree4 9ulre J2J iruo, }i..W %7204262 (808) %1,8271 Pu (806) %1.8622 December 8, 2000 The Honorable James Y Arakaki and o Councihnembers ~i Hawan County Council 1 r _ 25 Aupuni Street _ Hilo, Hawau 96720 c= RE: Appointment and Contirmatlon of Lincoln S. T. Aahlda, Eaq., Corporatlon Counsel for the County of Hawall ' w Dear Chairperson Arakaki and Councilmembers - = cn I am privileged to recommend for your favorable consideration, the appointment and confirmation of Lincoln S T Ashida, Esq , to the position of Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaii I met Mr Ashida in 1991, when I moved to the Big Island We leave worked together on several occasions, socialized and I consider him a fnend Mayor Harry Kim selected an excellent nominee for the position of Corporation Counsel Mr Ashida's professionalism as an attorney and advocate are exemplary He is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate. He is well regarded by the civil and cnminal bar on the Big Island He is personable and hardworking He has taken on admtmstradve tasks and responsibilities in the Prosecutor's Office, advised the Police Departrnent on an ongoing basis and proven himself to be a strong and dedicated advocate for victims of cnme Mr Ashtda will bung new energy and focus to the Office of the Corporation Counsel He is an mtelhgent and articulate individual He will be instrumental in meeting the Administration and Council's need for legal sernces dunng this teem. I have every confidence in Mr Ashida's ability He is someone Mayor Kim and the Council can rely and depend on to handle the position in a responsible and professional manner In summary, it is a pleasure to recommend Mr. Lincoln Ashtda for the Council's approval Thank you for kind attention to this important matter Respectfully, Acting Corporanon Counsel cc Lincoln S T Ashida, Esq