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September 28, 2018
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Council Chairwoman Valerie Poindexter
And Members of the County Council1.4
County of Hawai'i
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairwoman Poindexter and Council Members: ,
It is my pleasure to nominate Joan Obra of Council District 6 to the Police Commission.
Ms. Obra is a journalist turned small business owner who co-owns Rusty's Hawai'ian
Coffee farm and Isla Custom Coffees.
Prior to moving to Hawai'i approximately 7 years ago, Ms. Obra lived in Fresno
California where she worked as a reporter and a columnist for The Fresno Bee
newspaper. As a resident of Pahala, Ms. Obra is active in serving and organizing her
community in an effort to create a safe and healthy environment for its citizens. Her
primary focus is to support coffee farmers, support Hawai'i's agriculture industry and to
help keep Pahala informed in times of natural disasters.
Ms. Obra holds BA degrees in English Literature and Environmental Science from
Barnard College of Columbia University, and a Master's degree in Journalism from UC
Berkeley. She is a member of the Democratic party. If confirmed, she will serve a
term to end December 31, 2022.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Your
review and favorable confirmation is requested.
Aloha,
Harry Kim,
MAYOR
Council Action Due By: November 11 2018
c: Joan Obra Last Council Meeting: November , _T8—
Malia Ho Hall Deputy Corporation Counsel Comm. No.
Josie Pelayo, Secretary
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County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Ref. Date OCT 0/ 2 018