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KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • KaiWa-Kona, Hawaii 96740
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January 3, 2006
Council Chairman Stacy Higa
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Higa and Council Members:
As you know, the County of Hawaii Planning Department has initiated the process for the Kona
Community Development Plan (CDP). The General Plan calls for the formation of a steering
committee who would be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council.
We would appreciate your attention on this matter as we would like to introduce the new
Community Development Plan Steering Committee at a community workshop to be held on
February 4, 2006 in Kona. Therefore, we are requesting that this be placed on the
January 19, 2005 Planning Committee Agenda for discussion and with confirmation of these
individuals on the February 1, 2006 full Council agenda.
The Kona CDPSC will consist of 15 members residing in Kona, whose primary purpose is to
ensure that the Kona CDP process has a broad base of community participation and is
prepared in the best interest of the health and welfare of the community. The Steering
Committee would in many ways serve as ambassadors for the planning process. Their term is
fora 2-year period and would be extended if necessary to run parallel with the CDP process.
It is my pleasure to inform you that I have appointed the following individuals to the newly
created Kona CDPSC:
1. Anne I. Young is a 30-year resident of Kona, and a lifelong resident of Hawaii, who is
presently retired. From 1996 - 2002, she worked at the Kona Family YMCA as an
Executive Assistant. She is presently a board member of the Hawaii Island YMCA, the
Kona Community Hospital Foundation, the Kona Historical Society, the Kona Outdoor
Circle and a life member of the Daughters of Hawaii. Ms. Young is also an alternate
member of the Hawaii Fisheries Council. She states that she has a very balanced view
of any progress in Hawaii, and a love of the land as well as the ocean.
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and Members of the County Council
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2. Roger P. Dilts, Jr., is a seven-year resident of Kona and is owner and operator of the
Aloha Farms, which is a bed and breakfast operation and a coffee and macadamia nut
farm. He is currently a board member on the Kona Soil and Water Conservation District
Council, is a member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce -Committee of
Environment and Natural Resources, Plan to Protect, and Kona Farmer's Alliance.
Roger states that he has a love for the aina and the community, and a respect for those
who came before us.
3. JoAnn Farnsworth is a 25-year resident of Kona and is self-employed as a consultant
for non-profit management focusing on children and family policy. She is presently Vice
President for the Habitat for Humanity-Kona and Treasurer of the Neighborhood Place of
Kona. JoAnn states that she truly believes it is important to engage as broad a segment
of the community as possible to find solutions and build our future. She has a deep
compassion for the challenges we face and continues to work in linking grassroots
issues and effective public policy.
4. Maralyn (Marni) Herkes is a 52-year resident of Kona and owns an Organizational and
Community Development consulting business. She is presently a board member of the
Kohala Center and Pulama la Kona Historical Corridor. Marni states that she has a
broad knowledge of many facets of the Kona community and has much to learn. She
has lots of energy, loves Kona and wants it to thrive and feel proud of itself.
5. Thomas Hickcox is a 30-year resident of Kona and is a retired Assistant Police Chief
formerly with the County of Hawaii Police Department. He has served as Vice
President of the West Hawaii Hawaiian Men's Golf Club and the West Hawaii Crime
Prevention Committee. Thomas states that his family has roots here that date back for
more than five generations. He cares about his community and wants to be a part of an
organization that will assure that growth in his community is done correctly.
6. Kate Jacobson is a four-year resident of Kona. She is aself-employed professional
ceramic artist and is currently contracted by Innovations Public Charter School as the
Capital Campaign Director. She has experience working with community involvement
projects and non-profit organizations in the State of Washington and Hawaii. Kate states
that she would eagerly participate in exploring the highest potential for balance between
the economic social, environmental and cultural assets of our island. Public
partnerships, collaboration and long-term planning is important to her.
7. Gretchen Lawson is a 10-year resident of Kona and is presently the PresidenUCEO of
The Arc of Kona, formerly Kona Crafts. She is also the Vice President of the
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Gretchen states that during her residency in
Kona, both her profession and private experience has helped her to develop
relationships with many people who have enriched her life. She would like to return the
favor by participating on this steering committee.
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and Members of the County Council
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January 3, 2006
8. Lydia Mahi has been a resident of Kona for more than 40 years and is presently West
Hawaii District Manager of Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council. She has
spent more than 30 years working an an educator, outreach counselor and facilitator in
Kona. She is also on the board of Directors for the West Hawaii Community Health
Center and the Na Kokua Kaloko-Honokohau. Lydia states that she learned how to
jump off the cliff at Ka Lae, and hung on to an ahi tied to the boat so that she could rest
before swimming back to the cliff... she has had a wonderful life growing up!
9. Stacie Mandaguit is a 13-year resident of Kona who is presently employed by the
Family Support Services of West Hawaii. She is presently a coach with the AYSO,
Assistant Coach of the Kealakehe High Varsity Soccer Team, and a member of the
Kahakai PTSA. Stacy states that being on this committee is her attempt to be part of the
solution to the inevitable growth in Kona. She believes we owe this to our youth/children
of Kona who will be calling Kona their home.
10. Michael Matsukawa is a 27-year resident of Kona, and is self-employed as an Attorney.
He is a past member of the Central Kona Union Church Council, Kona Adult Day Center
Board and Hawaii Conference Foundation Board. Mike states that his knowledge of
land use law, the community and leadership skills and abilities would make him a
valuable steering committee member.
11. Ken Melrose is a four-year resident of Kona and is presently Project Manager of
Paahana Enterprises, LLC, a land use project management firm. He is chairman of the
Hawaii Leeward Planning Council and a member of the Big Island Soccer Referees
Association. Ken states that he brings a career in real estate development and land use
and experience in community organization. He is willing to work with others of varying
backgrounds to balance public and private interests.
12. Janice Palma-Glennie is a 22-year resident of Kona and is self-employed as a
HorticulturalisULandscape Designer. She is a core group member of the Kohanaiki
Ohana, a task force member of Kekaha Kai State Park and a board member of the
Sierra Club. Janice states that her experience working with diverse groups, including
keiki and kupuna, has taught her that community planning needs to be inclusive because
it affects everyone's quality of life.
13. Ed Rapoza is a life-long resident of Kona and is presently self-employed as a realtor
and developer. He was involved in the collaborative effort between the County of Hawaii
which resulted in the purchase of Honl's Beach for the County. Ed states that he is a
native Big Island resident who grew up in Kona and is raising his family here. He is
interested in seeing diversified quality growth for our community.
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and Members of the County Council
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14. Curtis J. Tyler, III, is a 59-year resident of Kona and is presently self-employed as a
Cultural Resource Consultant and was amember/vice chair of the Hawaii County
Council. He is presently a member of the U.S. Army Cultural Advisory Committee,
Pohakuloa Training Area. Curtis states that he brings substantial experience in land use
planning, sustainable development and watershed management. He is aproblem-solver
who appreciates challenges, enjoys meeting new people and has a good sense of
humor.
15. Chrystal Yamasaki is a 26-year resident of Kona and is presently Chief Land Surveyor
and President of West Thomas Associates. She is also treasurer of the Hawaii Society
of Professional Engineers-Kona Kohala Chapter. Chrystal states that with good
planning and enforcement we can have a community we want and so desperately need
and deserve. Her background and perspectives are wide ranging and she wants to be a
part of shaping the future of Kona.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please call me at your convenience.
Your review and favorable confirmation of these names would be appreciated.
Aloha,
a ry Kim
MAYOR
cc: Christopher Yuen, Planning Department
Jane Testa, Research and Development
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel
Appointees