HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 028 2019/04/23 2018-2020 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: April 23, 2019 Re: Comm. No. 221
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:15 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Communication No. 221, reports as follows:
Communication No. 221, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 4, 2019, nominates
Isabella Hughes to the Merit Appeals Board.
Ms. Rose Bautista, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kim, introduced Ms. Hughes, who appeared in person.
Ms. Hughes graduated from Punahou School, attended Boston University where she obtained her
Bachelor's degree in Art History and also holds a Master's degree in Museum Studies from
John Hopkins University. Ms. Hughes is President and co-founder of Shaka Tea, which is a company
that bottles and flavors mamaki tea drinks. Ms. Hughes is also an independent curator and Director
Emeritus and board member of Honolulu Biennial Foundation.
Ms. Hughes was present in Hilo and expressed her willingness to serve on the Merit Appeals Board.
Council Members and Chair David commented in favor of the appointment. Chair David stated that
Ms. Hughes does not need to appear at the next Council meeting for confirmation of her appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 1, Section 7.1.2, Hawai`i County Charter, there is established a Merit
Appeals.Board, which shall consist of five members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
Council.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 221, and
recommends confirmation of the appointment of Isabella Hughes to the Merit Appeals Board.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID x COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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RICHARDS X FC REPORT NO.: 28
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: MAY 0 8 2019