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December 15, 2015 --
Council Chairman Dru Kanuha
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25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Kanuha and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to nominate the following individuals to the Hawai'i County
Transportation Commission:
Council District 1 — Michael L. Akau. Mr. Akau is a 26-year resident of Hawaii.
He was formerly a heavy equipment operator with Isemoto Contracting and is
presently a Business Representative with Local 3 Operating Engineers. Mr. Akau
has coached paddling at Parker School, volunteered with Keiki Motocross and he
is an AAU T-ball coach. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party.
If confirmed, Mr. Akau will serve a full term to expire on December 31, 2020. He
will replace Mr. Neal Herbert whose term expires on December 31, 2015.
Council District 2 — Kris L. K. Hoke. Ms. Hoke is a lifelong resident of Hawaii.
She was formerly employed with Hawaiian Electric Light Company and is
presently employed by IBEW L.U. 1260 as an Organizer/Representative.
Ms. Hoke volunteers with the Hawaii Island Food Bank, the American Cancer
Society and American Heart Association walks, and Labor Day Celebrations. She
also volunteers at clean ups at Mt. View School. Ms. Hoke states that she is a
Democrat. If confirmed, she fill a vacant term to end on December 31, 2019.
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December 15, 2015
Council District 3 — Radford Hirai. Mr. Hirai is a lifelong of Hawaii. He formerly
worked at the Hilo Medical Center as a Telemetry Technician and is presently
employed by the United Public Workers as a Business Agent. Mr. Hirai is a
member of CELC — Community Engagement Legislative Committee. He states
that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed he will fill a vacant term
to end on December 31, 2018.
Council District 5 —Wendy Davis. Ms. Davis is a lifelong resident of Hawai'i.
She is the owner of Tropical Vending, and is a community liaison with the
Department of Education. Ms. Davis is a member of the Puna Community Action
Team and also a member of Youth Impowerment Services. She is a former Girl
Scout troop leader. Ms. Davis states that she is not affiliated with any political
party. If confirmed, she will fill a vacant term to end on December 31, 2019.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Your review and favorable recommendation would be appreciated.
Aloha,
Billy Kenoi
MAYOR
cc: Nominees
Tiffany Kai, Transit Administrator
Molly Stebbins, Corporation Counsel
William Brilhante, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Sari Kogasaka-Cantor, Transportation Commission
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.