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THE NINTH LEGISLATURE /r
STATE OF HAWAII i'� t,l,
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HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813 .. =PeQ•®.ea.moa?;,''
June, 12, 1979
Charter Commission
County. Of Hawaii
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Gentlemen:
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Re: Charter Amendments
Your indulgence is requestedin considering my belated suggestions to
Charter Amendments and more specifically, pertaining to the election of
Councilmen.
I suggest that five Councilmen be elected from four districts, follow-
ing the same division of districts followed the State House of Representa-
tives.
I also suggest that four.:Councilman be elected "At Large" but with the
"At Large" districts -divided into East and West Hawaii based on the popula-
tion; as equally as possible. These two Councilmen from their respective
East or West district would be elected by their respective constituents.
In this way, you would eliminate 'a dominance of Council representation by
the more populace districts as well as to provide better representation to
the people.
Furthermore, I suggest a two year term for a district councilman and
a four year term for. an "At Large" Councilman. First of all, this would
provide some form of continuity for four years and still allow for "new
blood" imput from two year district Councilmen. Secondly, the cost of
running for the "At Large" position will be at least twice the district
position and doubly time consuming to campaign as well as to properly
represent his constituents.
If there is no incentive to assure an "At Large" candidate at least
a four year term, very few people will consider running "At Large" and
prefer the district position. Moreover, you will probably attract only
the rich or ambitious candidates who have other aspirations to seek the
"At Large" Office.
I realize this may be a_.little late in submission, but feel I would
be remiss by not submitting this position at this time. Thank you for
your time and your serious consideration of this proposal.
Sincerely,
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Herbert A. Sega COMM. No.
Representative_
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