HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0401.002 2008-2010Murashige, Laura
From: Lois-ellin Datta [datta@ilhawaii.net]
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 7:38 AM
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Subject: OPPOSED to Resolution 200-09
Aloha, Mr. Chair and members of the Hawaii County Council:
First, please accept my appreciation to all who are willing to give up their time and take
on the important responsibilities of Council membership.
Second, I am OPPOSED to Resolution 200-09.
We hope our County can work together, eastside and westside, and perhaps avoid a split
into East Hawaii and West Hawaii.
To help make this so, it is important to have eastside and westside representation in one
of the County Council's two leadership positions.
Saying "I represent all Hawaii" may be true in hearts and intentions, but
(a) perceptions are reality and (b) the historical voting records across many years show a
tendency for Council members to represent their districts.
I write this with great respect for District 5 representative Emily Naeole and would be
happy indeed to see her in one of the two top leadership positions.
This issue, for me, is having one of the two top positions filled by a West Hawaii member.
I have greatest respect for Council member Pete Hoffmann of District 9 and would like to
see him continue to serve in a top leadership position.
Thus I am asking you to vote against Resolution 200-09.
Thank you for your consideration.
Lois-e11in Datta
Lois-ellin Datta
#1304 Keauhou Palena
78-7059 Kamehameha III
Kailua-Kona, HI. 96790
808 322 7494
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