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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
DATE: May 6, 2008 Re: Comm. No. 1198
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations, to which was referred
Communication No. 1198, reports as follows:
Communication No. 1198, from Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 16, 2008, nominates
Ms. Keawekane of Council District 4 to serve on the County of Hawaii Transportation
Commission.
Ms. Keawekane is a life-long resident of Hawaii. Since 1991, she has been employed by Alu
Like, Inc. as an island representative. Ms. Keawekane currently is a member of the Keaukaha
Panaewa Farm Association and the Keaukaha Community Association. She is the president and
head pastor of the Ka Uhane Hemolele O Ka Malamalama Church. Ms. Keawekane was a
former member of the Transportation Commission whose term expired in December 2005.
Ms. Keawekane states that she is a Democrat and, if confirmed, she will serve a term to expire
on December 31, 2012.
Deputy Corporation Counsel Bill Brilhante commended Ms. Keawekane for her willingness to
serve a second term. He spoke in favor of her nomination, and seeks the support of the Council
members.
The Committee thanked Ms. Keawekane and agreed she does not have to appear before the
Council for final confirmation.
PWIRC RPT NO. 70
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Your Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations recommends confirmation of
the appointment of Ms. Keawekane to the County of Hawaii Transportation Commission.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
FORD X
HIGA X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
HOFFMANN X INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
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JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X BRENDA J. FORD, CHAIR
PILAGO X
YAGONG X PWIRC REPORT NO. 70
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: MAY Z 0 2ana
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