HomeMy WebLinkAboutPetition 2021-12 - Informal Advisory Opinion (11-02-21) (2)BEFORE THE BOARD OF ETHICS
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
In the Matter of the Petition by PETITION NO. 2021-12
Joaquin (Joe) Belisario,
Petitioner.
ORDER DISMISSING PETITION
Initial Review: September 13, 2021
ORDER DISMISSING PETITION
By Petition dated August 16, 2021, with the Hawaii County Board of Ethics (hereinafter
"the Board"), Petitioner Joaquin (Joe) Belisario (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioner") alleging
that a member of the County Council was in violation of the Hawaii County Code and Hawaii
County Charter, specifically, (1) "Sue Leeloy ignored the laws previously stated above and
should be held accountable for her actions to ensure the public's trust"; (2) "Leeloy failed to
make the required full disclosures of the above -mention instances to the council"; and (3)
"Leeloy's alleged affair with Neil Tanaka should also result in her removal of the Chair of the
Committee of Public Works and Mass Transit."
At its duly noticed meeting of September 13, 2021, the Board initially reviewed and
considered the above -captioned Petition pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules of Practice and
Procedure of the Board of Ethics. Petitioner appeared in person and provided his testimony to
the Board. The Board also received and reviewed evidence submitted by the Petitioner.
Respondent appeared in person and provided her testimony to the Board. The Board also
received and reviewed evidence submitted by the Respondent.
Board member Denise Nakanishi moved to dismiss Petition No. 2021-12 based on
Petitioner's failure to establish the allegations listed in his Petition. Board member Kelly
Valenzuela seconded the motion. The Board, having examined and weighed the record and files
in this case and the evidence submitted by the Petitioner, and having considered the relevant
information presented as well as the Hawai'i County Charter, the Hawai'i County Code, and the
Board's Rules of Practice and Procedure, unanimously approved the motion to dismiss Petition
2021-12 by a vote of 4-0. As such, there is no need for further hearings.
Based upon the foregoing, the Hawaii County Board of Ethics orders that Petition No.
2021-12 is hereby dismissed.
Pursuant to Board Rule 4.9, the Order Dismissing the Petition shall be filed and a copy
shall be sent to the Petitioner.
Dated: Hilo, Hawaii,
BOARD OF ETHICS, COUNTY OF HAWAPI
By.
DA ID ISEMAN
Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGALITY:
D A (TA K T NZ
Deputy Corporation Coinjel