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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-20 Letter to Aaron Chung re appointment of Roy Takemoto as Managing Director .'.NtYfUi ,' �o�• M.... Wilfred M.Okabe Managing Director Harry Kim _ Mayor art• o '.� F•N .: Barbara J.Kossow Deputy Managing Director C.oitztfu of thi zf`i Office of fir Atm 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 November 20, 2019 Honorable Chair Aaron Chung and Members of the Hawai'i County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Chung and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Roy Takemoto as Managing Director for the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to Section 6-1.2 of the Hawai'i County Charter. This appointment will be effective Monday, December 2, 2019. Roy Takemoto has the educational, administrative, and professional experience to serve as Managing Director. He holds Bachelors' degrees in philosophy and environmental studies, a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Roy has served as an Executive Assistant in my office since December 2016 and also served in my previous administration during 2000 — 2008, first as Deputy Planning Director and then as Executive Assistant. Roy Takemoto has also worked in the private sector as a planning consultant prior to 2000 and after 2008. His resume is attached for your information. Roy Takemoto will serve a term co-terminus with my tenure, ending on December 7, 2020. Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawai'i, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 4, 2019. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloh , Harry Kim Mayor Attachment County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Resume Roy R. Takemoto Summary of Qualifications Balanced experience in the private and public sectors dealing with development and environmental issues. Believes in leading by example, mission-driven innovation through brainstorming and testing, seeking ways to be a better person and creating a better place. Professional Experience December 2016- PRESENT County of Hawaii, Mayor’s Office Responsibilities included coordination among agencies and community members on priority initiatives such as:. Homeless-- developing and implementing a strategic plan Affordable housing-- controlling short-term vacation rentals; addressing permit issues Kilauea eruption recovery planning-- executive team addressing recovery planning, housing options, funding Transportation connectivity-- multi-modal trail projects, Puna roads connectivity January 2009- November 2016 PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc., Planning & Landscape Architectural Firm Responsibilities focused on Big Island, DHHL, and community planning projects such as: DHHL planning rules drafting Various environmental assessments Various community plans on Big Island and Kaua’i January 2001 - December 2008 County of Hawai’i, Planning Department & Mayor’s Office Appointed by Mayor Harry Kim as Deputy Planning Director and served in that capacity for Mayor Kim’s first term and the first year of his second term. Called upon by the Mayor to serve as Executive Assistant. Responsibilities as Deputy Planning Director in support of the Planning Director included: Managing the departmental budgeting process Managing human resources issues Representing the Director on the Planning Commission, as needed 2 Managing division responsibilities, primarily the ministerial and long-range planning divisions Upgrading the GIS capabilities Responsibilities as an Executive Assistant focused on: Assisting the Planning Department to initiate the community development planning process Coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Planning to address various road network issues Exploring public financing alternatives 1991 -December 2000 Self-Employed Planning Consultant Major projects included: Hamakua Housing Corporation-- managed the housing transition for the bankrupt Hamakua Sugar Company employees living in the six plantation camps Infrastructure study for the County General Plan update Various environmental assessments 1986 - 1991 TSA International, Inc., Hotel Developer Four Seasons Wailea-- land acquisition to grand opening 1978- 1983 William Hee & Associates; M&E Pacific, Inc., Private Engineering Firms Kaka’ako master planning as consultants to Hawaii Community Development Agency Various environmental impact statements Water quality sampling Education Earlham College, Indiana & University of Hawai’i University of Hawai’i University of Hawai’i Personal Raised near Wahiawa on Oahu; graduated from Leilehua High School. Married to Joan (Kodani) Takemoto. One son, Matthew.