HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0014.001 2004-2006 Lincoln S.T. Ashida
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4262 (808) 961-8251 Fax (808) 961-8622
December 9, 2004
?Honorable Gary Safarik
Honorable Robert Jacobson
Honorable James Y. Arakaki
Honorable Stacy K. Higa
Honorable Peter S. Hoffmann
Honorable Fred Holschuh
Honorable Virginia Isbell
Honorable Donald Ikeda
Honorable Angel K. Pilago
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Council Members:
Pursuant to Article VI, Chapter 2, Section 6-2.2, Hawaii County Charter
(2000), I humbly seek reconfirmation as Corporation Counsel for the County of
Hawaii.
Over the past four years, our office administration has built a very strong
law office team, comprised of dedicated and professional individuals committed
to providing the very best legal support for our County clients.
Our Vision Statement, "We are the Answer," and core values of
professionalism, accountability and teamwork, support our Mission Statement:
The Office of the Corporation Counsel provides answers to the County's
challenges with professionalism and integrity by ordinary people achieving
extraordinary results.
Highlights over the past four years have included the following
accomplishments:
Development and implementation of a computerized records management
system, capable of tracking historical opinion and other data of our office,
tracking litigation history and costs, worker's compensation cases, all
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correspondence, and claims. This program was designed and implemented
within existing budgetary limitations by the County's Data Processing
Department, with an additional appropriated cost to our taxpayers of zero
dollars.
• Development of a comprehensive Risk Management Division for the County.
Upon final mayoral approval and the necessary financial appropriations by the
Hawaii County Council, this Division of the Finance Department will be
responsible for overseeing risk management within our County (internal and
external), with a goal of providing a safer and healthier environment for our
community, while maintaining adequate level of services.
• Development of an aggressive Litigation Division. Our present litigators are
second to none. Enough said.
For the future, our office will continue to pro-actively service our County
clients in a myriad of areas, highlighted by implementation of the following:
• Completion of standardizing all County contracts, including performance
measures, to ensure County projects and vendors stay on task, with minimal
additional financial burdens on our taxpayers.
Further enhancement of our existing training programs for our County clients.
• Further refinement of our office strategic plan. We recognize the commitment
level of our employees dictates the quality of service we deliver to our County
clients. To this end, our strategic plan is a fluid work in progress.
Enclosed is an updated curriculum vitae for your information. I thank you
for your consideration of my nomination, and respectfully seek your confirmation.
Very truly yours,
LINCOLN S. T. ASHIDA
Corporation Counsel
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LINCOLN S. T. ASHIDA
210 Kuikahi Street
Hilo, Hawai' i 96720
(808) 934-0306
e-mail. ashida100I @hawaii.rr.com
1 was born January 23, 1962, and am in excellent health. My wife Jonna and I
were married on September 2, 1989. Jonna works as a radiologic technician in MRI and
CT at Hilo Medical Center. 1 have two children, Scott (born February 13, 1994), and
Kaitlyn (born September 26, 1996).
1 have practiced law in the State of Hawaii since my graduation from Law School
and admission to the Hawaii State Bar in 1987. 1 have instructed at the Hawaii
Community College and the University of Hawaii at Hilo in criminal law, criminal
procedure, and constitutional law. I presently instruct at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
in the Political Science Department.
1 am proficient in the Japanese language. 1 enjoy cooking, basketball and other
sports, and my family. 1 was born and raised in Papaikou, and am very proud of my
hometown and Big Island of Hawaii.
Work Experience:
Office of the Corporation Counsel Appointed by Mayor Harry Kim as Corporation
County of Hawaii Counsel for the County of Hawaii, responsible
Hilo Lagoon Centre, Suite 325 for providing legal support for the Mayor, the
101 Aupuni Street Hawaii County Council, all County departments,
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 boards and commissions. Extensive
(808) 961-8251 administrative experience; responsible for three
offices in the County, employing a staff of 41.
December 2000 to Present.
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Deputy Prosecuting Attorney specializing in
County of Hawaii sexual assault and homicide cases; extensive
34 Rainbow Drive motions and trial experience. Promoted to
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 supervisor in 1991; supervised Sexual Assault,
(808) 961-0466 Domestic Violence, Family Court, District Court,
Circuit Court, and Violence Against Women and
Children Units and prosecutions.
November 1987 to December 2000.
Dwyer, Pohren, Wood, Heavey & Grimm Law clerk performing legal research and
1823 Harney Street, Suite 300 preparing legal memoranda, with primary
Omaha, Nebraska 68102 concentration in bankruptcy, federal and state
(402) 344-3802 tax, and business litigation.
September 1986 to June 1987.
Education:
University of Michigan Creighton University School of Law
Ann Arbor, Michigan Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, 1984 Juris Doctor, 1987
1 am also a graduate of Hilo High School (1980) and Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole
School (1977) in Papaikou.
Activities:
• Member of Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce (presently a Board of Director),
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii, and Portuguese
Chamber of Commerce.
• President of Kalanianaole School Foundation.
• Past President of Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Parent-Teacher'Ohana.
• Past President and current member of Hawaii County Bar Association.
• Member of the Hawaii State Bar Association.
• Member of University of Michigan Alumni Association.
• Arbitrator, Third Circuit Court Annexed Arbitration Program.
• Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award Recipient, 1980.
References, University of Michigan and Creighton University School of Law
academic transcripts available upon request