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June 15, 2017
Council Chairwoman Valerie Poindexter
And Members of the County Council
County of Hawai'i
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairwoman Poindexter and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to nominate Micah Kamohoali'i of District 9 to the Hawai'i County's
Cultural Resource Commission. Mr. Kamohoali'i is the lead archaeologist and
researcher for Kihikihinuiakea &Associates, an archaeological consulting firm in
Waimea. He also serves as Kumu Hula and Executive Director for Halau Na
Kipu'upu'u.
Mr. Kamohoali'i holds a BA degree in Hawaiian Studies and Language and a BA in
Performing Arts from UH Hilo. He also has a MA degree in Cultural Heritage
Management and Archaeology from UH Hilo and Arizona State University..
As a native Hawaiian, Mr. Kamohoali'i believes it is his responsibility to preserve and
perpetuate his Hawaiian heritage and culture. His past employments and community
activities related to this subject include being a cultural teacher and specialist at the
Keauhou Beach Resort and UH Hilo, a Hawaiian Studies teacher at Hilo High, a cultural
advisor for the Waimea Hawaiian Homestead Association, and a Hawaiian culture
practice and protocol instructor.
Mr. Kamohoali'i states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he
will serve a term ending December 31, 2021.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Your
review and favorable confirmation is requested.
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MAYOR
Ref. To:
Cc: Mr. Micah Kamohoali I
Ref. Date JUN 2
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Council Chairwoman Valerie Poindexter
Cultural Resources Commission
June 16, 2017
Page 2 of 2
cc: Amy Selft, Esq, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Kim Tanaka, Contact person
County of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.