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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND MASS TRANSIT
DATE: January 5, 2016 Re: Comm.No. 608
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:02 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit,to which was referred Comm.No.608,reports as follows:
Communication 608, transmitted by Mayor William P.Kenoi, dated December 15, 2015, requests review and
favorable recommendation of the nomination of Mr. Michael L. Akau to the Hawai`i County Transportation
Commission. 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. Mr. Akau replaces Mr.Neal Herbert,whose term expired on December 31, 2015.
A motion to approve the nomination was made by Ms. Poindexter and seconded by Mr. Kanuha. Executive
Assistant to Mayor Kenai, Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, introduced and provided background information on
Nominee Akau, expressed the Mayor's support, and requested Council's favorable action of this appointment.
During discussion, Your Committee expressed confident support and gratitude for Mr. Akau`s interest in
serving on the Transportation Commission. When given the opportunity to speak,Mr.Akau briefly shared his
background in regards to his experience travelling around the island; reasons of interest and participation as a
commissioner and that he looks forward to serving the people of Hawaii within his capacity as a
commissioner. Mr. Akau was informed by Your staff that he is not required to be present at final confirmation
before the full Council.
Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication
No. 608, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Michael L. Akau to the Hawaii County
Transportation Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX REC Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID X COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
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