HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM. 062 Gomes, DI SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING CHECKED AMENDMENTS:
X I do NOT support. 4-YEAR COUNCIL TERMS: The actions by our current infantile Council
members is sufficient reason.
X I support Impeachment and Recall for the same reason.
X I do NOT support automatic 2% LAND FUND during difficult economic times,
especially if there is no land which is currently endangered of being misdeveloped.
However, as the economy improves, these funds, if borrowed by the county, should be
restored to the fund.
X VACANCIES- I support this amendment, because voters should have some say in this process. if
an elected official dies, resigns, is recalled or impeached, the 2nd highest vote getter in the last
election could serve OR the public should be able to have a "say " who shall serve for the rest of the
term by a special election by mail.
X APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS- I support this amendment because it gives
the council members the right to nominate people for boards and commissions, the Mayor can give
comments and the public has a time to weigh in. Council members know who is qualified and
involved in their districts better than the Mayor.
X AMENDING THE CHARTER- I support using the same process and procedure as Initiative and
Referendum to amend the charter as was written by the League of Women Voters and approved by
voters in 2008.
X FUNDING FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE- I support providing the legislative
auditor's office with funding that is independent of the budget process, so they are not beholden to the
council and they can do their work independently.
X COUNCIL COMMITTEES- I support having set standing committees for the County council. I
support that notices should be sent 6 calendar days before committee and council meetings and that
council matters can only be delayed by one meeting and that each council member shall have one
vote on each committee.
X REDISTRICTING- it is important to have each council district to have approximately the same
amount of people and the island to be divided into 9 equal districts. Federal guidelines should be
followed, the process clearly defined and a report made to the people in an open and transparent
manner.
No gerrymandering
OUR CHARTER IS THE HIGHEST LAW OF HAWAII COUNTY.
I support open and transparent government.
Mahalo!
David B. Gomes
65-1243 La’e La’e Place
Kamuela, HI 96743
dbgomes@hawaii.rr.com