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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: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 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 Ms, Wendy Davis. Ms.Davis is a lifelong resident of Hawai'i.
She is the owner of Tropical Vending as well as 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 Empowerment 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.
A motion to approve the nomination was made by Mr.Onishi and seconded by Ms.David. Executive Assistant
to Mayor Kenoi, Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, introduced and provided background information on Nominee
Davis, expressed the Mayor's support, and requested Council's favorable action of this appointment.
During discussion, Your Committee expressed confident support and gratitude for Ms. Davis' interest in
serving on the Transportation Commission. When given the opportunity to speak.Ms.Davis mentioned in her
experience she has seen Hawai'i Island grow and continue to do so. With that growth,comes along the growth
of traffic concerns. Ms. Davis looks forward to playing a vital role as a commissioner in being part of making
a difference. Ms. Davis was informed by Your staff that she 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 Ms. Wendy Davis to the Hawai`i 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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IC.A.vLTIIA X
ONISHI x
PALEKA x DANNY PALE , CHAIR
POINDEXTER x PSMTC REPORT NO: 9
\ILLE x ADOPTED: JAN 2 2 2
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