STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3899

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 696

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 696, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District)

G.M. No. 696

MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Mikiʻala Lidstone for service on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District).

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mikiʻala Lidstone from the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Lidstone's experience, background, and dedication to the redevelopment of the Kalaeloa District qualify her for appointment to the Hawaii Community Development Authority as a member. Your Committee notes that since December 2014, Ms. Lidstone has been the Executive Director of Ulu Aʻe Learning Center where she manages and directs culturally grounded, place-based out-of-school and community programs and events in West Oahu. Before her employment at Ulu Aʻe, Ms. Lidstone was a Hawaiian Language and English teacher at Kapolei High School from 2004 to 2018. Ms. Lidstone is involved in her community and has volunteered as a Kumu Hula at Halau ʻO Kaululauaʻe since 2005. Your Committee finds that Ms. Lidstone thoroughly understands the role of board members and her knowledge, experience, and desire to nurture community engagement will be assets to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mikiʻala Lidstone be appointed to the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority for matters affecting the Kalaeloa District based on her knowledge, experience, and willingness to serve the public.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water and Land,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair