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August 16, 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 Steven Hirakami to the County of Hawai'i Board of
Appeals. Mr. Hirakami is the current principal of Hawai'i Academy of Arts and Science
(HAAS) Public Charter School in Pahoa: He has been with HAAS since 2001. Mr.
Hirakami is also a former teacher at Pahoa High and Intermediate School, a student
coordinator for Waters of Life PCS, and a realtor associate with Pahoa Realty and Savio
Realty.
Mr. Hirakami received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University
of Hawai'i at MAnoa. He is an active member of our island community and has
volunteered his time with the Hawai'i Charter Schools Network, Hilo Y's Men &Women,
and the Hawai'i Island Corporate Board of the YMCA. He also served as a
Commissioner on the Public Open Space and Natural Resources Commission (PONC).
Mr. Hirakami has been a resident of Hawai'i for the past 43 years. He states he is not
affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, Mr. Hirakami will serve a vacant term
ending December 31, 2020.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Your
review and favorable confirmation is requested.
Aloh Council Action:` Due By: October 1, 2017 _
Last Council Meeting: September 20, 2017
Harry Kim
MAYOR Comm. No. 1/0s
c: Steven Hirakami Ref. To: PC--
Ref. Dote AUG 2 2 2017
J Yoshimoto, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Noriko Sauer, Secretary
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.