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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> J YOSHIMOTO Phone: (808) 961-8272 <br /> Council Member ; FAX: (808) 961-8912 <br /> District 3 " . ` Email: jyoshimoto@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> <br /> <br /> HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> <br /> ~3 W rT <br /> <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM 3 ( 7 <br /> <br /> TO: Pete Hoffmann, Council Chair ' o <br /> r~ <br /> and Council Members <br /> FROM: J Yoshimoto, Council Member <br /> <br /> DATE: January 28, 2008 <br /> <br /> SUBJECT: Potential Conflict of Interest <br /> <br /> For the past five years, my wife, Tracie Yoshimoto, has been an independent contractor <br /> for both the Department of Health and the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii to <br /> coordinate the East Hawaii Tobacco-Free Coalition. The coalition works on addressing <br /> a number of tobacco control issues including policy and legislation. <br /> <br /> On October 19, 2007, I contacted Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida for his opinion on <br /> the potential conflict of interest regarding my proposed legislation (Bill 224) to create a <br /> smoke-free environment at all County parks and recreational facilities. Attached for your <br /> review is a copy of Mr. Ashida's response. <br /> <br /> Bill 224 has been referred to the Public Safety and Parks and Recreation Committee <br /> scheduled for February 5, 2008. At that time, as recommended by Mr. Ashida, I will <br /> publicly announce the potential conflict of interest. <br /> <br /> <br /> JY/dwe <br /> Attachment -Confidential <br /> cc: Casey Jarman, County Clerk <br /> Kenny Goodenow, Deputy County Clerk <br /> Levi Hookano, Legal Specialist <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Comm. No. <br /> Ref. To: Keseniew CG <br /> Ref. Dote rrn s 7008 <br /> <br /> Hawaii CountyIs An Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer <br /> Mailing Address: (Fortner County Building) 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Business Address: Ben Franklin Building, 2e° Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />